Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has named Sha’Carri Richardson among the U.S. women’s track team she’d share her success with. After her dominant victory in the women’s 400m hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone was presented with a crown by her sister-in-law.
If she were to divide the crown, McLaughlin-Levrone indicated she’d share a piece with Richardson, the reigning Olympic 100m silver medalist. She acknowledged the challenges her teammate faced but praised Richardson for overcoming them to anchor Team USA to a gold medal in the 4x100m relay.
McLaughlin-Levrone added that she would give another piece to Gabby Thomas, the reigning Olympic 200m champion. The newly crowned Olympic 400m hurdles champion also praised Elle St. Pierre, calling her a “beast” of 1500m.
Additionally, McLaughlin-Levrone acknowledged Jasmine Moore, who doubled in the long jump and triple jump, promising her a share of the crown. The 25-year-old also made a mention of Tara Davis.
“My sister-in-law brought a crown for me last night. She told me, months ago, that she was going to bring it and she gave it to me after the race but if I had to break off pieces, and give it to other women on Team USA, this is who I give it to. I would give a piece of that to Gabby Thomas in the 200m. Tara Davis for sure,” McLaughlin-Levrone said.
“Sha’Carri, I know there were some issues going on, but she still went out there and did her thing. Elle St. Pierre, she’s a beast, I absolutely love watching her run. Gosh, there are so many names I could name. I honestly could name everybody. Jasmine Moore doubling in both the long jump and the triple jump. There are just so many women who are represented super well,” she added.
The 25-year-old noted that the dynamics of track and field have evolved, making it a special time to be running against quality athletes.
She added that, as a young girl watching the Olympics, she envisioned herself on the global stage and is grateful to have gotten the opportunity to represent her country in three editions of the quadrennial event. McLaughlin-Levrone made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“It’s amazing, it’s like a new era of track and field, and it’s been super special just to see names that I grew up with in high school and no we are competing at this stage. It’s just an amazing generation right now,” McLaughlin-Levrone said.
“I remember watching the Olympics as a young girl and just envisioning myself here, being able to have that full-circle moment. I hope I inspire young women all over to go after whatever they are chasing. I would tell a young girl coming up in sports to honestly run her race, not looking left or right because everyone’s journey is different,” she added.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shatters world record to win second successive Olympic title at Paris Olympics 2024
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone oozed class throughout her Olympic campaign, culminating in a world-record-breaking performance in the 400m hurdles final.
She advanced to the semifinals with an impressive first-round victory in 53.60 seconds. The former world champion continued her dominance in the semifinals, securing a spot in the final with a winning time of 52.13 seconds.
In the final, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone dominated the race, shattering her own world record with a stunning time of 50.37 seconds. Fellow American Anna Cockrell claimed second place in 51.87, and Femke Bol of the Netherlands rounded out the podium with a time of 52.15.
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