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Sydney McLaughlin sets new world record: 5 unknown facts and records of US champion - In Pics
US Track and Field star Sydney McLaughlin made headlines around the world she broke the women's 400 hurdles world record at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday (In Indian Time Zone). McLaughlin, who is a Double Olympic champion, timed 50.68 seconds to break own world record of 51.41 seconds which was set earlier in June on the same track. As she breaks the world record, we bring you some unknown facts and records of hers. Take a look below.
Sydney McLaughlin - Youngest American to compete in track and field at Olympics
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Sydney McLaughlin was just 17 when she featured at the Rio Olympics 2016m becoming the youngest US Olympian. At that she was in high school and did not even have a driving license.
Sydney McLaughlin is married to Andre Levrone Jr.
Sydney McLaughlin married former NFL star in Madison, Virginia, in May 2022. She was engaged to him since August 2021.
Sydney McLaughlin - Has a junior record in 400m hurdles
Sydney had set a junior world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials, breaking a record that had been held for over 30 years.
Sydney McLaughlin - Track and Field family
Sydney's brother, Taylor, was a hurdler at the University of Michigan, and her father, Willie, ran in the 1984 Olympic trials, where he made it to the semifinals.
Sydney McLaughlin - Motivation as a kid to run
Sydney’s dad would treat her with a chocolate whenever she completed a reace. Till date, she celebrated her big wins with a cheeseburger.
Sydney McLaughlin - A juggler
When she was in high school, Sydney started a juggling club in New Jersey. She can juggle balls and bowling pins while riding a unicycle
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