“The days that almost killed me, and the ones I killed” – Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone thanks her team with a powerful message following Olympic success
Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone made her mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning two gold medals. In a heartfelt message, she has dedicated her success to her team.
She clinched the women’s 400m hurdles gold medal with a new world record time of 50.37 seconds. It was the fifth time she broke her own world record. She also became the first woman to win back-to-back titles in the event at the Olympics since its debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
Later, she teamed up with Gabby Thomas, Alexis Holmes, and Alexis Holmes to win the gold medal in the women’s 4×400 relay. The quartet clocked an American record 3:15.27 to win the title. Netherlands (3:19.50) and Great Britain (3:19.72) won the silver and bronze, respectively.
With the Olympics done and dusted, Mclaughlin-Levrone took to social media to thank her team for their efforts and stated that her success wouldn’t be possible without them.
“This post is dedicated to my team. My people. The people who stood with me through it all. All the sweat, blood, tears. The days that almost killed me, and the ones I killed. Every detail. Everyone did their part. Executed their role,” she said.
“Not one variable overlooked. That’s what it takes to get here. That’s what it will take to stay here. Literally could not do it without them. It takes a village. I love you all! We did it.
To all those not pictured, we love you!” she added.
Sebastian Coe calls Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s performance “most outstanding” at Paris Olympics
Four-time Olympic medalist Sebastian Coe has stated that Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the most outstanding performer at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
McLaughlin-Levrone blew the field away in both the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay to take home two gold medals from the French capital. Coe, who currently serves as the president of World Athletics, hailed the American and
“There is no outstanding performance for me and it’s invidious to pick one. But I think (if) just for (her) physical and mental supremacy on the day, then Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. It’s difficult for me to look beyond that,” he said.
The 25-year-old’s record-breaking performance in the 400m hurdles has prompted Coe to consider the idea of raising the hurdles’ height. This has not been met with unanimous approval, with many, including former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, stating that it was an unfair reaction.
