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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was honored with a hometown track dedication after her record-breaking 2020 Tokyo Olympics success.
Four years ago, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone etched her name into the history books with an unforgettable performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning gold in the 400m hurdles in a world-record time of 51.46 seconds.
Alongside this iconic win, McLaughlin-Levrone also secured another gold medal in the 4x400m relay, contributing to Team USA’s dominance.
Following her success on the world stage, McLaughlin-Levrone received a special tribute from her hometown of Dunellen, New Jersey.
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In August 2021, the track where she trained as a young athlete was named in her honor.
The ceremony, held shortly after the Olympics, was a celebration not only of her incredible achievements but also of the community that supported her journey from a small-town runner to an international superstar.
"My sister was livestreaming my races on Instagram, screaming with my aunt at the TV like I could hear her. My town was changing signs every single day," McLaughlin-Levrone said.
"It takes a support system. It takes a fiancé who doesn’t sleep because of the time change, and I’m constantly calling him at work because I’m stressed and nervous."
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At just 22 years old, McLaughlin-Levrone was already a track and field icon, but her words during the ceremony highlighted the importance of the people who stood by her throughout her career.
She acknowledged the love and dedication of her hometown, emphasizing that her success was the result of a collective effort.
“I stand on that track and I stand on that podium as one person, but there are thousands and thousands behind me who are on my team,” she said.
“I truly appreciate every single one of you for being here and supporting and screaming and just being a part of this community. Because at the end of the day, people may not know where Dunellen is, and I may have to tell them some landmarks so that they know, but we know.”
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McLaughlin-Levrone’s connection to Dunellen has always been a key part of her journey.
It was on that very track, now bearing her name, where she first began to hone the talent that would eventually take her to the global stage.
Her rise to prominence began at the age of 16 when she qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics, setting a world junior record of 54.15 seconds in the 400m hurdles.
By 2021, McLaughlin-Levrone had shattered the world record in the 400m hurdles for the first time at the U.S. Olympic Trials, dethroning fellow American hurdler Dalilah Muhammad.
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Her Tokyo victory was another step in what has been an extraordinary career. Now, with a hometown track named after her, McLaughlin-Levrone’s legacy is etched into the fabric of her community.
As she continues to dominate her sport—winning another pair of gold medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and remaining undefeated in the 400m hurdles since 2021—McLaughlin-Levrone has begun exploring new challenges.
Most recently, she tested her speed in the 200m and 400m flat races at the Brussels Diamond League, showing her versatility as a sprinter.
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But for McLaughlin-Levrone, the journey always leads back to Dunellen, the place where it all started. "We know," she said, and now, the world knows too.
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