Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins Gold, Sets Sights on New Records

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the 400-meter world title on Sept. 15, coming within .18 of a second of breaking the 40-year-old world record.

What's next for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone?

She and her coach, Bobby Kersee, are considering a double, with options still open. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has become world-class in the 200 meters, broadening the possibilities for a potential double.

How has Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone performed recently?

Since April 2021, she is 42-1 when racing either the 200 meters, 400 meters or 400-meter hurdles. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been unbeaten while winning a combined eight gold medals, including relays, at the Olympics and track and field's world championships.

What are Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's goals?

She wants to "pursue that a little bit more" after realizing how close she was to breaking the 400-meter world record in September. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is considering running more 200s in the future, hoping to dip under 22 seconds. She may also return to the hurdles or try the long jump, an event she hasn't competed in since high school. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is close with the American record-holder, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, whose husband, Bobby Kersee, has coached her since 2020. Improving her "personal scorecard" continues to fuel Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's ambitions.