It seems Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone just can’t be stopped. Why? Because if dominating the Olympics last year wasn’t enough, she has already continued her spell with the GST. With 4 golds in back-to-back Olympics, one might think of slowing down, but not Sydney. Because once the million-dollar event in the Jamaican capital came calling, McLaughlin-Levrone brought her otherworldly best. But while she is redefining greatness in Kingston, one track legend might have something to say. So who is it?
Well, it is none other than former Olympian and gold medalist Justin Gatlin. But it’s no surprise, looking at Sydney’s form. After all, she secured one of the best finishes in her trademark 400m hurdles, annihilating her opponents with a whopping time of 52.76s. But she wasn’t just done yet, as she also clocked a smooth 50.32 to win the 400m as well, taking home a nifty 100 grand.
But while she will be enjoying all the caveats, Justin Gatlin made a detailed analysis of her performance. In a recent episode of the Tidal League podcast, Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green discussed everything Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. “Listen, it’d be hard. It’d be very, very difficult to bet against Sydney, especially in her premier event or any other event that she steps into, cuz Sydney is the kind of person who’s not going to throw herself into a competition,” Gatlin opined.
But he also had reasons to justify his take. Gatlin elaborated that McLaughlin-Levrone does some intense research before coming into a meeting. He was further astounded by how easily the Olympic gold medalist dropped a 50 like it was nothing! But while she was unstoppable in the Jamaican heartland, it doesn’t mean she didn’t have any competition. No, one of her oldest rivals was right there to get her company.
And Gatlin was quick to point that out as he also discussed Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s rivalry with Dalilah Muhammad. At the time McLaughlin-Levrone came in, Muhammad was the queen in the category. However, with her relentless pursuit of greatness, the US track star soon dethroned Muhammad. And now, when she is ruling the division herself, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is preparing herself for new goals.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set to test her speed in 100m and hurdles at Philly
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has always been a force on the track. But now she’s eyeing a whole new speed zone. Fresh off her Grand Slam Track double in the 400 mH and 400m, the Olympic gold medalist dropped a surprise that could reshape her legacy. She’s setting her sights on the 100 meters and the 100m hurdles. And yes, that’s happening sooner than expected.
Sydney revealed, “We might do the hundred-meter hurdles. We might do the two or four. So, it’s going to be a little of everything.” She made it clear she’s far from content with just dominating the 400 m H. Her ambitions are expanding, and she’s not tiptoeing into this transition. The track star confirmed that fans can expect her in the short sprints at the upcoming Philly meet.
“But right now we’re looking at the hundred hurdles for Philly,” she said, adding fuel to the buzz building around her potential sprint showdown. The move isn’t just experimental. It’s rather a bold statement. “I just want to kind of test myself over a range of events and kind of see where I fare up with the best of the best,” she explained. If her past is any indicator, McLaughlin-Levrone isn’t just testing the waters—she’s coming to make waves.
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