Sydney Michelle McLaughlin is an American hurdler and sprinter by her profession. She is the World Record holder in the 400m hurdles. Furthermore, Sydney is also the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, and also the current world and Olympic records holder with 51.46s and 50.68s.
Sydney is active on social media platforms. She has more than 1m followers on her Instagram account, and nearly 163k followers on her official Twitter account. Likewise, she has 48k followers on her Facebook page.
Who Is Sydney McLaughlin? Wikipedia, Bio & Age
Sydney McLaughlin is a profession hurdler, sprinter, and social media influencer. McLaughlin came into the media attention after breaking a record and was also became the first woman to break 52s in the 400m hurdles, when she sets a world record of 51.90s at the 2020 USA Olympic trails.
Furthermore, she qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics at the 2016 Summer Olympics at the age of 16, and also became the world’s youngest athlete to qualify for the Olympics.
Sydney Michelle McLaughlin was born on 7 August 1999 in New Brunswick, New York. She is currently 22 years of age, and has a zodiac sign is Leo. Likewise, McLaughlin holds an American nationality, and she belongs to a mixed ethnicity. Similarly, she believes in her faith in the Christianity religion.
Regarding her educational background, Michelle completes her elementary education at Union Catholic Regional High School, and she completes her higher level education at the University of Kentucky.
Her height is 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 m tall, and she has an average weight of around 132 lbs.
Who Are Sydney McLaughlin’s Parents?
Sydney McLaughlin was born to her loving parents in 1999 in New Brunswick, New York. Her father’s name is Willie McLaughlin, and her mother name is May McLaughlin. Her father was a former Olympian in the 400 m at 1984 Olympics Semi-Finalist.
Her mother used to be the high school runner. Likewise, the athlete grew up with her sibling brother namely Taylor McLaughlin. Her brother has won the Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World U20 championships at 400m hurdle. Moreover, one of her younger brother name is Ryan McLaughlin.
Is Sydney McLaughlin Dating Anyone?
Yes, the American hurdle, Sydney McLaughlin is dating her longtime boyfriend Andre Levrone Jr. since 2020. Her boyfriend is the NFL Wide receiver by his profession. They began their dating in 2020, after meeting each other on the social media platforms.
The couple loved each other a lot, and often showcased their romantic picture on their social media platforms especially on Instagram. Sydney made a reveals about her partner in December 2020, and also says that, she is in a serious relationship with Andre.
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The couple surprised everyone and they got married on 6 May 2022, which Sydney has shared it on Instagram post on 9 May 2022. She has uploads a series of picture of their wedding days with her husband on her Instagram account.
When Did Sydney McLaughlin Start Her Career?
Sydney McLaughlin was passionate about sports since her early days. Eventually, she grew up in the sports background, and she follows the footsteps of her father.
Sydney began her professional career as an athletics, when she was just 14, in the 2014 in the National Junior Championships. In 2015, IAAF World Youth Championship matches, she made two records including the 400m hurdle and 100m hurdle, but unable to qualify in the next round due too early age restriction.
Likewise, in 2016, she made it to #1 and won the Gatorade National Girls Athlete of the Year award. Furthermore, Sydney has qualified for the Olympics at Rio de Janeiro.
Afterward, McLaughlin made a record of NCAA Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2018. The 22 years old athlete appeared in the SEC when she broke the record at NCAA 400m hurdles. Sydney made her appearance in the Tokyo Olympics 2021, and reached to final 400m hurdles.
How Much Is Sydney McLaughlin’s Net Worth?
Many fans and followers are excited to know about Sydney McLaughlin’s net worth and salary. The celebritynetworth.com reports that, the American sprinter has an approximate net worth of $2 million, which she earns from her professional career.