Both Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas are poised to compete at the 2025 inaugural Grand Slam Track.
Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is gearing up for an action-packed season following her triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 25-year-old, known for her versatility on the track, is set to make her season debut at the first event of the Grand Slam Track series in Kingston, Jamaica, in April.
Looking ahead to her 2025 campaign, McLaughlin-Levrone is eager to build on her success and capitalize on the strengths that give her a competitive edge.
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“I really feel like I’m very versatile—I can do a plethora of events, from sprinting to the 400, to the hurdles, to the short hurdles. I really feel like that’s one of my strengths, that I am very dynamic,” she shared in an interview with Grand Slam Track.
As for her event lineup this season, McLaughlin-Levrone is keeping her options open, hinting at a mix of competitions that showcase her range.
“So, slam events—400 hurdles, then 400, and maybe some other stuff. Oh, I don’t know. I can run the hurdles, I can run the 400m, I can run the 200m, I can run the short hurdles, I can run the one. I think you guys will see a little bit of all of it,” she added.
One of her notable rivals, 200m Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, is also expected to make her season opener at Grand Slam Track.
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The two American athletes shared a historic moment at the 2024 Olympics as members of Team USA’s gold-medal-winning 4x400m relay team.
McLaughlin-Levrone ran the third leg, handing off to Thomas, who anchored the team to victory.
Their collective and individual achievements made them strong contenders for the Athlete of the Year honors, though Thomas ultimately won the 2024 USATF Female Athlete of the Year award.
Despite the natural competitiveness in track and field, McLaughlin-Levrone remains focused on respect and sportsmanship.
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“I respect all of my competitors, and I know there are some very fast women in this sport. Some of the rivalry talk sometimes gets to a point where it almost turns into hatred, and that’s what I don’t like. If you saw the conversations behind closed doors, it’s nothing but respect,” she stated.
As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on McLaughlin-Levrone as she seeks to extend her dominance across multiple events, testing her versatility against some of the world’s best athletes.
