Sydney McLaughlin: HS Star To World Record Holder

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When Sydney McLaughlin made the Olympics for Team USA as a sixteen-year-old in 2016, she became the youngest track and field athlete to do so in more than 40 years. The game-changer may become the best 400m hurdler the world has ever seen but right now, she’s very much still a normal teenager-most of the time. McLaughlin gave FloTrack a tour of her New Jersey high school and reflected on her past and future in the sport of track and field in this exclusive documentary.
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[@sagatparkes]

It’s interesting to hear her talk about Dalilah being so dominant at the 2016 trials and then 2 years later pushing Dalilah to 2 world records. And now 5 years later she beat Dalilah at trials and set a new WR herself.

[@citlalliovando8819]

Ik it’s absolutely crazy yet amazing and inspiring to see!!

[@Yieyay]

And then a month later she wins a gold medal with dalilah winning silver at the Olympics

[@sagatparkes]

@@Yieyay I know, what a race!!!

[@picsbyshrey]

and she's obliterated it herself yet again

[@ADoseofTola]

And now she just ran 50.68s at Oregon 22 babayyy!! What a graceful young athlete! Can’t wait for her to break her own record again ! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@barbarajemedy2657]

Right! Just watched it and stumbled upon this. She manifested it

[@cudgee7144]

Genuine Superstar. Her last leg in the 4x4 just blew any chance Jamaica had out of the stadium. A lot of the American mens team should take a good look at her and how to conduct themselves. This woman could be anything if she stays injury free, hope she does so we can see her talent for the next decade. I will repeat it, " Genuine Superstar ".🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@dennisrobinson8008]

A year ago the WR was 51.90 and it was phenominal!....

[@matthewkaram9615]

49 soon!🥇

[@paultwiss199]

She will likely switch to the 400m flat because she is still young so needs at least a couple of years to get up to the highest levels. After that she is a dream come true for broadcasters. Talented, experienced intelligent, articulate and beautiful.

[@antidoteforlife9460]

The confidence she has is so rare in awkward teens, getting your kids in athletics young may save their lives and make a well rounded person

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Not may. It will

[@kjburkley2367]

Well you can get your kid in something that rewards them, drives them and brings positivity and joy to themselves and others. It doesn't just have to be sports🙏🏾

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

@@kjburkley2367 cage fighting

[@kjburkley2367]

@@An_Enraged_Pig I was thinking along the lines of the arts or education route, but if cage fighting does it for you then I guess🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

Helps to be an attractive track star in high school versus getting bullied for being fat. Confidence is easy when you look like she does.

[@jcw9396]

Looks, beauty, brains ,talent and humble ! What a great person ……….

[@trwent]

Looks and beauty are essentially the same thing so for you to mention both is redundant. Also, humble is an adjective and does not belong on a list with four nouns. The proper way to phrase your first sentence would have been as follows: “Beauty, brains, talent, and humility!”

[@Eric-lx8hp]

Almost as pretty as Steiner

[@Jiggy609]

@@Eric-lx8hp Syd is wayyy better

[@banksj54]

@@Eric-lx8hp drugs are a powerful thing you should stay off them

[@kuladoma3]

us mix babies are that way:)

[@IfbbProRolandcHazard]

Oh she's going to be a star, super talent and extremely beautiful.

[@tomasitotortaquemada405]

She has been a star Star always.

[@MegaCityOne]

Yes, extremely pretty

[@tomsawyer9403]

Agreed. Talented and VERY beautiful. Not a bad combination.

[@TheMrtony7]

This was AWESOME, and she's so down to Earth. God Bless you young lady.

[@slowhypno]

Beautiful , well grounded, talented, well spoken, humble, how can anyone not love this woman.

[@moctezuma_2]

In case anyone is wondering, this is a reupload. She's not 16 anymore lol

[@TooMuchNutz]

She was 17 here

[@moctezuma_2]

@@TooMuchNutz 7:45

[@TooMuchNutz]

@@moctezuma_2 she was 16 turning 17 at the 2016 olympics which is what her coach was referencing. this video is from 2017 aka the year after. You’re not a good listener or just bad at math

[@moctezuma_2]

@@TooMuchNutz thanks for the info

[@jordonvaughn8277]

We know

[@Kipchoge475]

She has such a nice personality.

[@tomsawyer9403]

Yeah, that, too.

[@nix8260]

@@tomsawyer9403 👀

[@kyloren4716]

@PinkSnake bro she’s actually super sweet in real life calm down

[@22424]

@@kyloren4716 she is a good Christian girl.

[@22424]

@PinkSnake do some shadow work and face your own demons so you don't have to project it on others

[@RusselNguyen]

For everyone mentioning her age, she was born August 7, 1999 making her 21 as of this upload date. However, this documentary was originally posted in May of 2017, making her 17 at the absolute oldest at the time. So yes, she was still in high school and this was her everyday life at the time of filming. “But right now, she’s very much still a teenager-most of the time.” Even the caption was copy/pasted of the description from when this came out in 2017.

[@mnkpop5858]

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[@teehee8101]

this is what I love about olympics! No MAGA! No republican trash who divides the country with white only people for america!

[@teehee8101]

are you vietnamese I bet your family are trumo supporters ans epoch times supporters!

[@Paiadakine]

This is one of the great things about the olympics, you get to see how these athletes grew up and became interested in sports. Thousands of kid are in sports but few make it to the olympics. As long as they have fun.

[@dustinbarnes778]

She acts like she is way older!

[@willowwillis7374]

I love how these interviews personalize and show you a different side of these athletes. We see them for the few seconds or minutes they perform on the track but in these interviews you hear their fears, dreams, goals, etc. Sydney is exceptional and I love how the fierce competition between her and Dalilah Muhammad brings out the best in each of them. They will be putting on a great show in Tokyo. Best of luck!!

[@robertbruce1552]

It's good to have supporting and loving parents.

[@indracodone4422]

Very underrated

[@lesseirgpapers9245]

When will she turn her back on America.

[@Regimeshifts]

@@lesseirgpapers9245 huh??

[@lesseirgpapers9245]

@@Regimeshifts Todays athletes are disgusting.

[@strikingitrich7630]

@@lesseirgpapers9245 Colby Covington is making America great again

[@georgepatterson2737]

Even at the original date of this video, shes a role model whether she likes it or not. She seems like a natural leader, very charismatic and a beast on the track.

[@MrPanggs]

She's so fine, I got her setting the WR tonight in the 400m hurdles

[@miller10]

She did, 51.90 seconds

[@MrPanggs]

@@miller10 just came here to comment! She's insane!!

[@infini_apex]

great call

[@benruns9650]

You a time traveler?

[@jacklee6679]

Smart prediction

[@jojomargaux9295]

From the way she ran as a 16 yr old girl at the previous championships, you cannot say you didn’t see her emerging as a WR holder one day and a champion too. She’s phenomenal and very talented. I love her because she’s so humble and nonchalant, she’s so poise and she’s unproblematic too.

[@fivefiveqt214]

She did not look like a teenager at all!! At first I thought this was the 21 yr old Sydney just taking us on a tour of her HS until she sat down at lunch.

[@swagman770]

Yea same

[@truebut3243]

Thought she was atleast 30

[@canaris32]

Lol, that's exactly what I thought too! Then I scrolled down to see if I there were any comments like that, glad I'm not the only one who was bamboozled.

[@subtitleslegendas1147]

High level athletes have the appearence of older people for sure, the amount of stress and early development of their body due to traning makes that to them. Just check other modalities? Gimnastics is brutal ragarding this topic.

[@teranells8483]

She's 21 now during the doc, they are talking about her going to Rio at 16 for the 2016 Olympics

[@curtisgrindahl446]

What a lovely young woman with a wonderful family who seems to have been in a great high school. Amazing what happens when we are loved and supported from the beginning of our lives. Good luck this time around Sydney!

[@michelleclark7031]

My son went to the same school, graduated a year after she did… Decent school

[@HH.M]

Congratulations Ms. Sydney McLaughlin on your win of a Gold Medal 2021 Olympic in Japan.

[@teranells8483]

In case some folks don't know: During 2016 Rio Olympics, she was 16, that's the period of time they are talking about in the doc. Right now, during the doc she is 21

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

It's always nice to see where these athletes come from. The fact that she currently has the world record in the 400m hurdles and basically destroyed he previous record, then you see her and she's just a regular kid (now 21) is pretty cool.

[@gp7405]

There’s just something about her. Her presence is stronger than the way she breezes through those hurdles

[@kevinkline7242]

Is anyone buying this regular person who went to high school in New Jersey story. It is a smokescreen to cover up the fact that she is an alien. She is now learning how to run so fast she goes through a wormhole and finish a race before it even started because her only competition is time.

[@gp7405]

@@kevinkline7242 she’s too pretty to be an alien

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

And that jaw line, gotta love steroids 😂

[@gp7405]

@@Youcallthesebagels_ you’re an idiot. But for the sake of your stupid argument, give all her peers the same steroids and she would still beat everyone. Steroids don’t give you technique. Just like Barry bonds and Mark and Sammy, sure they were taking steroids. So was everyone else, but not everyone was hitting 60+ homeruns. Like you still have to go out there and perform on a daily basis. Lance Armstrong another one, has he not taken steroids, he would’ve been the only cyclist not taking them. And he would’ve been at a disadvantage. But it was fair because he wasn’t the only one. Going back to Sydney, you’re just envious

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Incredible athletic talent, a great grounded personality, and stunning movie star good looks.

[@naijainnit]

The last few seconds show much of her personality. Love it! Rooting for you Sydney!!!!

[@richsr.7589]

Go Sydney! Congratulations on your incredible 2020 Olympic world record performance. You remind me of my daughter when she was running track. Humble, focused and a great competitor. So of course I was cheering you on. I am very happy for you.

[@marywarren9264]

We're so proud of you and your family Sydney. And everyone that helped you along the way congratulations.

[@rundmm]

3 world records later, one word, CLASSY. She is a US treasure.

[@chloeratchford4854]

Awesome clip, she seems so humble and appreciative. It's like she never left high school. ❣⭐

[@ZeeButsog]

Sydney McLaughlin wins 400m Hurdles final 7//22/22 at Oregon World Athletic Champion!!! Congrats Sydney McLaughlin on VICTORY🏆👏👏👏💪💪Gold World Champion World Record 👏👏👏50.68🏆Congrats

[@MrBjorn6]

Looking like a cover girl?

[@thugitz1990]

LOL loved this. thank you for putting it together. She seems mad genuine.

[@sharrensattar5027]

Wow, watched her set the world record, awesome! Love this piece here of getting to know her more, she is really well grounded.

[@dmills06]

Glad they did this video because had to assume she had a great and humorous personality somewhat..lol…being she was so serious on the track. Love the video! Yo go girl!!!!

[@c4411]

God bless her in her journey in life . She going to be an amazing role model to so many. 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@nanstone_]

Who else is watching after Oregon’s world championships 2022?

[@GetToughOrDie]

I can't believe that they were able to train like that when those hallways and do so AMAZING. I mean we ran in hallways when it was raining or snowing, since Pennsylvania weather could be a little crazy come spring. But to think of all we had!! I NEVER even realized how LUCKY I was! We just had a brand Track and Feild Stadium built my junior year(2000). BUT for A LONG TIME we didn't have a legitimate home T&F Stadium so for like 20 years we couldn't have home meets. But at least we had a good place to practice. It's so crazy to watch this after I just watched her and what she did at Worlds in Oregon! So PROUD of those Women!!

[@iiiii655]

Pretty on the outside and beautiful in the inside, and oh yeah amazing runner too!!!

[@tomsawyer9403]

Um, pretty?? No. STUNNING. .

[@jamalabu-dayyeh9639]

How do you know about her inside??

[@22424]

@@jamalabu-dayyeh9639 when you know your own inside, you know someone's inside

[@sandyrichardson551]

She’s a beautiful spirit, so humble a absolutely STAR. I enjoyed watching her growth.

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

We are about to witness an Olympic superstar about to blossom in 2021 ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gdub713]

We will be rooting for you in tokyo!! Hope you get gold, nothing would make us happier than seeing you in the middle of the medal podium, with our National Anthem playing!!! USA USA USA!!!

[@joco2826]

And she got it

[@NiniBonita]

I hope the school invest in its track and field’s for the students to use

[@charlesmclaughlin7235]

So proud of her! Since we share last names I will consider her part of the family! McLaughlin rules!

[@playgirl7305]

Then you are excluded from dating her!

[@ericschermerhorn2813]

Having supportive parents at home is so important

[@justanotherjackleg7073]

She seems like a super sweet and humble young lady. Plllleeeease stay humble Sydney.

[@dannyjacobs6734]

Nothing but congratulations to this young woman! I'm looking forward to watching her in Tokyo!

[@jamesnelson3521]

What is amazing is that she is training on a track laid down in the halls of the school

[@delrey874]

She was amazing at the Tokyo Olympics 💪💪

[@zoeyblagrove7771]

New Jersey represent‼️‼️‼️

[@elderstaceyp.zanders6928]

Love the video it is always good to see the human side of people we look up to. #KeepGoingHigher

[@coachoconnor1]

uncommon greatness ,great documentary

[@tomkucharski8275]

As a UC graduate, I both proud of Sydney... and embarrassed that the school hasn't changed the color of those hallways! :D

[@wintrszn]

She’s so freaking beautiful 😍

[@WolfHowl71]

So refreshing to see someone in her position is so down to earth.

[@timmellin2815]

Oh, great to see all that footage of UCHS, after all these years ! I always felt at home around the place, even though I was not a track guy...but UC has been a track school from Day One. Martine Av. getting some publicity run in this world. Nice to keep up w/ Sydney as her life progresses...good inspiration. Tim Mellin....class of 68.....JV baseball team manager and general average guy in a school of above average persons.

[@obalaaa]

Genieße dein Talent! Nur einer Handvoll aus vielen Millionen ist es vergönnt so außergewöhnlich zu sein wie Du es bist!

[@RedDevilDog1207]

Smart kid asking her to Prom. Gorgeous down to earth young woman and a brilliant athlete.

[@danschronicles]

She's gorgeous!

[@FWill-yl9ev]

Bruh.....on God!!!

[@am1lee]

She's so ashamed of her head and she will be there in about an hour to get these together for her birthday and then you will have her and she can get it done right after you go and get it done right

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@am1lee what

[@rogerramjet7567]

This gal is AWESOME!!!! Been watching her the whole way. Great sense of humor as well. 👍👍

[@leroydias5075]

Congratulations on your achievements and I wish you continued success, though my heart is with my Jamaican ladies :-). Your a GEM and I love your grounded personality. I punched the air when you included soccer (football) as one of your sports because that is my number one sport. Big up yuself!!!!!!!

[@stinaaaaaa3403]

Fr now… Flotrack be interviewing those athletes and only wait for the right moment to post them

[@kasanova3056]

Beautiful young lady I definitely see her standing on the podium in Japan..

[@shanvikki553]

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[@splash8429]

Ohh she did by breaking the world record

[@Eyesaiah777]

She's so lovable !! Absolutely ADORE you Sydney!!

[@marvelharris9540]

What a beauty..... and congrats on the new world record!

[@LK-bz9sk]

What a charming young lady and what a brilliant athlete 🙏🏿

[@teekay3983]

Amazing to hear and see so much maturity at such young age. 🙌 kudos to her great parents. A wonderful, beautiful and matured young lady you are Sydney!

[@jamesmatheson5115]

She has the name, she was born at the time of the SYDNEY 2000 Olympics, she will do good.

[@thetruth1622]

Kid is so humble 🙌

[@Lukebarca]

This was an awesome video. Go get gold Sydney!

[@davidhenry8137]

Sydney is a beautiful human being. A gift and role model to 🇺🇸 America. Thank you! For this wonderful video on this beautiful young lady very inspiring. Wonderful.

[@gregmccarter3243]

tonight she just set a world record 51.90 400 hurdles and of course she just got a huge nike contract....

[@teekay3983]

Thought she is with New Balance?

[@brentwalker3300]

This little piece was so interesting given how subdued Sydney is on camera during track competitions. She is a lot more animated outside of the limelight. Congratulations to Sydney on breaking her own WR in the hurdles at the Worlds in Eugene.

[@FedericoGPena]

This is SO GREAT!! Sydney seems so sweet and down to Earth....and goofy!! She reminds me of my niece a little bit....What a wonderful athlete and beautiful human being. Refreshing to see and hear.

[@neilarmogum7022]

You are a GEM keep up the good work lots of GOLD TO COME

[@solodad7999]

She is a blast of fresh air. Smart, funny, confident, a natural born leader. Bless her, her family and thank god she is American. You will go far, please be safe and thank you for being you.

[@larrylem3582]

That must have been interesting deciding to continue training and competing at high school track after being on the Olympic team.

[@MyCardsNeverLieTarotLLC522]

yessss beauty ,brains and a track star ⭐ 🙌🏾

[@virgilrobertsjr7870]

Sydney is a very inspirational young lady! 💖

[@carsonmcmanus7121]

4:43 This guy is an absolute LEGEND

[@christianstrickland2512]

She has to have the best milesplit interview ever

[@jeffreykicia6534]

She has made New Jersey proud and being born and raised in this State is a further deep appreciation.**(Former World Class Athlete)**JJK

[@chicocash]

I am proud of this Yonge lady!💯%🔥

[@battbro]

A true child of the sport. Great job kid!

[@Texas500]

And today. All that hard work she put in and denying herself greatness at first paid off . With a world record of 51.90. She chose the right path. She is the greatest 400m hurdler ever!

[@kentexican5844]

'Glad she's had good people in her circle.

[@stuartbrittain7835]

Really? Better than Ed Moses? It's too early to make these claims about her - she's great but steady on!

[@Texas500]

@@stuartbrittain7835 how is it to early. She is the fastest in her event ever in history. Yes she's that chick

[@u.s.a.citizen5590]

Just amazing!

[@goosefarm3602]

she seems so humble.....beautiful inside and out

[@ratimaat9397]

Really enjoyed watching your videos

[@umami0247]

You have great form. The look in your eye before you start says it all. Good luck in your future.

[@Wjohnson8437]

What a catch? The total package. Fellas, fellas...wow.

[@raymonddesilva831]

Dear Sydney, Congrats on your World Record Breaking Run in US Olympics Trials. I wish to share my observation on you clearing the hurdles over the 2nd 100meters. Check your footing and clearing all the hurdles with your same leg will give you a much improved time in Tokyo, since you are aware now there is someone close behind your heels. All the Best to you. Raymond Malaysia

[@WowDaniX]

Her parents did an excellent job raising such a cool azz human being.

[@stevencuffee8115]

Love this amazing video ❤️.

[@mindright9771]

Sidney is mature well beyond her years. I hope she keeps moving forward but at the same time keeps that youthful, beautifully strong personality. Many young girls will be looking up to her and will want to follow in her footsteps. May she be the best not only on the track but also in this competition we call life.

[@josebasterrica3358]

Excelente reportaje gracias

[@davisginn1298]

Phenomenal dedication and amazing run this week too!! Also, you gotta be kidding me at 10:40, hoooo boy she's gorgeous haha

[@Celluloidwatcher]

I'm very impressed with Sydney, both athletically and as a person, especially when she said what her parents told her about being careful with what she says in public and dealing with those who approach her about her track exploits and celebrity status, just living with the fame and its inconveniences. My hope for her is to not only succeed in Tokyo at the Olympics, but, also, to not fall into temptation like other young athletes (illegal drugs to enhance performance, fall out of line with her regimen and slack off, etc.). Just be the best person God made you to be, follow your heart, and achieve your goals. Make your family proud, and your country proud. I think she's on her way.

[@IraqiSniper107]

Excellent! Keep up the good work young lady 👍

[@donwyates]

This young woman may have potential. ;-) Incredible athlete, impressive maturity & focus, good sense of humor w/ a healthy dose of humility - and to me, a healthy amount of gratitude. Get out of this woman's way!

[@michaelkrentzin]

Very impressive young woman.

[@Anth4044]

What a beautiful talented young lady WOW!!!

[@abrahamkandathil-6036]

This girl is so much more than a champion athlete...she is a star in every sense of the word.. shes drop dead gorgeous and classy in many ways ..God bless her ..hope she has a great future in track and in life ! ❤️

[@spatzfam2001]

Class act. Great job by her parents. Gives me a little hope for the future

[@ucevrim]

She’s just perfect