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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Announces Pregnancy, Eyes 2028 Olympics

1/22/2026

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world record holder in the 400m hurdles, announced on January 22, 2026, via Instagram that she is pregnant.
McLaughlin-Levrone is a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
She recently ran the 400m flat at the 2025 World Championships, breaking the 48-second barrier.
With no major global championships in 2026, she plans to return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world record holder in the 400m hurdles, announced on January 22, 2026, via Instagram that she is pregnant.
McLaughlin-Levrone is a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
She recently ran the 400m flat at the 2025 World Championships, breaking the 48-second barrier.
With no major global championships in 2026, she plans to return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.