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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone expressed her thoughts about pushing her boundaries and achieving greater heights in her sport. The American athlete shared her goal of continued improvement and becoming her best self as she aimed for multiple goals in the upcoming season.
The 2025 season witnessed a massive change for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as she competed in a wide range of events and chose to compete in the 400m at the World Athletics Championships instead of her pet event, the 400m hurdles. She broke the long-standing American record in the 400m and even became the first woman to run the race in under 48 seconds in 40 years. McLaughlin-Levrone missed the world record that was set in 1985 by a small margin and shared her ambition to break it in the future.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone spoke about her approach while setting goals and training for the upcoming season in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. The American athlete shared that she focuses on pushing herself to her utmost limits without being worried about any boundaries, as she believes that the track as a sport is limitless. Moreover, the Olympic gold medalist expressed how she applies the principle in her regular life and said:
“It’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Breaking the 52 barrier, the 51, the 48 — it’s all about what’s next. And not looking to the person to the right or left, just focusing on me, my lane, what’s in front of me. Even in life, the boundaries I’m pushing now are things like learning how to manage finances, being a young woman, growing into that next phase. Boundaries aren’t meant to scare me; they’re meant to be pushed through.”
She expressed that this mindset helps her to excel in all her endeavors and work on her shortcomings.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up about her idea of a perfect race
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone spoke about her idea of a perfect race in an interview with Vanity Fair. The American shared that, according to her, a perfect race does not exist as there is always room for improvement.
The Olympic gold medalist shared that the 400m hurdles is her favorite race, and despite setting the world record in the event six times, she still feels that multiple aspects of her performance could be even better.
"I don't think it exists. Maybe the one in which the world record is made. I love all the races, the 200 and the 400 meters, and the obstacles. I would say that the 400 obstacles is my favorite race, and I don't think I've done the perfect race yet. I know I can do better in my speed, in my strength, and in my obstacle jumping technique. I haven't made the perfect race yet," she said.
McLaughlin-Levrone hopes to improve and return with more zeal to achieve greatness in the upcoming season.
