Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin Wants Zendaya To Play Her In a Biopic

Olympic gold medal winning track star Sydney McLaughlin chatted with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans about winning the 400-meter hurdles at the Tokyo Games as well as making a world record while competing. She also talks about how important her faith is to her as well as her family.
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[@georgec2069]

I am so impressed with Sydney McLaughlin, she is humble, beautiful, talented and loyal to friends, family and especially God. Congratulations to her for the win's.

[@savenacadegei9968]

And she acknowledged Delilah as well saying " Everytime they race, it is fast and that they broke World Records in four championship, whilst saying 'we'. So humble.

[@brettengelbrecht2167]

She is such a Beautiful Gurl 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇🥇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sonnyca]

She’s barely started her career and she’s already thinking Hollywood.

[@davidzly]

@@sonnyca She was asked a question and she answered it? why are you salty?

[@sonnyca]

@@davidzly She has my admiration but having a movie made is something done after one has experienced the trials and tribulations of a lifetime. A movie based on the life of Aretha Franklin is more appropriate. A documentary on Sydney where she plays herself maybe but a movie?? For crying out loud, she’s a kid. Other good examples of movies based on athletes: Pele, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Kobe, US women’s gymnastics from past to present, Tonya Harding, John McEnroe, Usain Bolt and many others.

[@jamesrowe2383]

She obviously was raised extremely well props to good parenting...

[@deaneng8540]

Agreed. Lots of credit to her parents!

[@nadiyalarry7093]

Agreed

[@kambarron4971]

extremely well.

[@ganesha7674]

The relationship between Sydney and Delilah is a very unique and beautiful one in modern sport. They are fellow competitors with mutual respect for each other. They don't perceive themselves as rivals, opponents, combatants. They are there to uplift each other. Sydney set a new WR on 26 June 2021 at 51.90. At Tokyo, both ran under this "new" record: Sydney 51.46 and Dalilah 51.58. That race was a spectacle. Kudos to both of them. We hope more of these will come in the future.

[@efisgpr]

Dalilah sets the WR at US Trials in 2019: 52.34 --> 52.20 Then, at the World Championships in Doha about three months later, Syd also broke the old WR, running 52.23. She was barely a senior competitor. Even though she didn't break the 52.20 that Dalilah had just set, they still both broke a 16-year-old record within about 3 months of each other. Dalilah hit us with a 52.16, though. After COVID happened, they hit us with another two-piece at the Trials and another global championship -- this time, the Olympics.

[@jericoba]

Relaxed and funny interview. Sydney seems like a cool girl. She's gonna go far - and fast.

[@annemulcahy6215]

Great person

[@dxwallace55]

I've actually never seen her so chill. Every time I see her she is all business. She's a closet comedian...

[@jordonvaughn8277]

@@dxwallace55 cuz U don’t know her personally😂

[@yjk5737]

What an amazing woman. Wouldn't even name a celebrity crush over her boyfriend.

[@alysiahuang2494]

man she’s so humble.. “i wouldn’t call it an icon, just someone to look up to. and i just wanna set a good example, let people know they can do it.” love this girl

[@alysiahuang2494]

@Jj Dillon love that abt her

[@naturallygorg85]

She is so headstrong, humble yet confident. Love her!! God has placed you on this platform for such a time as this!! All Glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@MariaPolov]

Amen

[@naturallygorg85]

@@kg225 praise Yeshua, Jesus Christ!

[@lovegrace3719]

Jesus Christ is Lord forever! Amen.

[@jhonny2chains788]

Ther is no God but me! Donald!

[@lovegrace3719]

@@jhonny2chains788 Blasphemy and Lies! Repent!

[@kenbina]

This is a remarkable young woman. God Bless, Sydney! 🙏🙏🙏

[@beyourself2444]

Great for Sydney, hope you'll interview Athing Mu because she's 19 in the first Olympics and she has a gold. She will be the queen of middle distance for sure.

[@martinpazienza1816]

Athing will break the 400 and 800 world records She could easily even be a great 400 hurdles. Give her two years we now have the best She needs more praise for being so talented and a great humble human being. Yes Sydney is a great talent but the 31 year old will set another world record.

[@martinpazienza1816]

Paul that's a good comment we will see at the world championships.

[@k.7.l.m]

She has such an endearing personality, authentic, incredible stamina. She’s def. my fav athlete who I look up to.

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

I need Zendaya and Sydney to link up. They are both so pretty omg

[@katy1282]

What an amazing young woman ! Giving glory to God with all her actions and achievements. So proud of her.

[@user-zg9bt6eb2r]

She knows whose she is

[@parismarie220]

He’s got to be one of my favorite reporters! He is so great at interview. He naturally has the conversation style of speaking and not to many people have that!

[@msdoty04]

I remember him fondly as a reporter on Channel One years ago. No doubt that he’d move on to larger forums in the future!

[@SirCentex]

Between Sydney, Gaby, Ah Thing, Raevyn, the future of American track and field is in good hands 🙌🏾

[@SirCentex]

@Paul Kryder nope all track and field haha if you think about Alyson has been the face of American track and field for the longest the women’s always do it best haha

[@DocMatthews0311]

So proud of our Black female athletes. Very focused, very professional, very accomplished. Go USA 🇺🇸. Sydney is beautiful inside and out. Awesome interview, Scottie.

[@DocMatthews0311]

@MR LEXX ask those who built the American System built on institutional racism and those in power who continue to perpetuate two different Americas that we are forced to live in. I’ll wait for you to come back with the answer…

[@serenitybeats1677]

Not black

[@jenniferrivera8627]

She is so amazing. God has placed her here to def represent the kingdom. She is beautiful on the inside n out

[@pablofonseca13411]

The best feeling I have for her is that she is showing who she is.. And to be honest I am truly proud of her.. My hope is that she remains humble... I really want the best for her and her family.. She represented the United States with grace and beauty.. And lastly strength and courage

[@sweetsam2209]

I've been watching some of her videos. I just learned of her today.. Wow, she's so humble and intelligent. You can see the Godliness in her.. She will go far!

[@claytonchristian4863]

"I DON'T HAVE A CELEBRITY CRUSH BECAUSE I HAVE A BOYFRIEND!"" I LOVE 💘 THIS CHICK! He is one Lucky fella!!

[@generationsofjesus]

I love her personality and how humble she is and how she represents God. She’s definitely confident. When you have a relationship with God it definitely shows.

[@beyourself2444]

She's right, there's no celebrity who's that great anymore than anyone should crush on...

[@rickyali1228]

It is so beautiful to hear Sydney humbly give all the praise to her Lord and savior, a relationship with God is everything and all flows from that "so true." Sydney even quoted scripture proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron." Truly a blessing how God placed her first so she can show the world, He is first; Amen. What a beautiful young lady.

[@claubit32]

She’s incredible!!✝️❤️

[@trinjuwan4422]

Well said.

[@alicia28noel]

same !! i love how she quoted scripture!!

[@abrahammusonda3173]

Our spirits were quicken and recognize when we immediately heard Sydney smoothly quoted the Word! It was a subtle yet beautiful way of her communicating she is a Believer!

[@matthewkaram9615]

Fr

[@emerald637]

Sydney McLaughlin is a beautiful, Godly woman and an American patriot. Congratulations Sydney, for representing, respecting, and honoring the USA with such dignity and grace.

[@xristianikididaxi685]

How mature and composed for her age. Beautiful inside and out. May God keep blessing her hard work and her faith. Our love from Athens Greece

[@SarahLyoness]

He is a great interviewer. This was fun to watch. I love her. She's so poised, cool, calm, and collected.

[@dxwallace55]

Yeah it had a sort of BET "Teen Summit" kinda flava'. They should do more like it. It gets the athletes relaxed....

[@audspod1]

I love this girl! What a role model for our young people, God bless her now and in the future.

[@corysanon7084]

Her and Zendaya kinda look alike too so I think it would be perfect casting!

[@83roadstar]

Sydney is a class act , as well as Scott! Such a great interview!

[@audspod1]

Is she? With the name McLaughlin, I wondered if Sydney could have Northern Irish heritage?!

[@fazsicle]

I think the comment referred to the interviewer, whose name is Scott. (I know nothing about whether she has Northern Irish or Scottish in her though! Cool question.)

[@ms.inspiration385]

Sydney is such a wonderful lady. She is intelligent, beautiful, talented & most importantly, a Woman Of God. May God Continue To Order Her Steps & may her future be filled with so many Blessings she will not have room to receive. Congratulations to her on the win!!!

[@heathernewbold406]

She has wonderful priorities! Congrats to her success!

[@ezekielrizzo1751]

AMEN!!! May God Continue to Bless this young lady!

[@jaybush6111]

The interviewer did a great job! I enjoyed the interview a lot. She clearly enjoyed it too.

[@bobswanson8464]

Felt like a few of his questions were a bit weird, but she handled them so confidently and with tons of humility. Gave glory to God. She really loves her boyfriend, tons of respect to her. Would love to see the movie.

[@mstyles2667]

Awe! She is such a JERSEY GIRL!!! You make us so PROUD! Congrats Sydney your future is bright!

[@terrify2745]

Shout out to Jersey!! Syndey appears to be beautiful young lady, & I wish much success in all her future endeavors.

[@fonz112goss4]

I saw this headline and loved it!! Pure confidence, and knowing she has a story to be told!!! I'm old and hopefully will not be around but you live loudly and continue to get yours!!!

[@9188tennisgirl]

The most important thing is that She gives all the glory to GOD

[@weepingz]

To everyone that's talking negatively about the interviewer, He's not flirty, he's not creepy, he's not awkward. This is journalism today. It's called conversational. You have a conversation with the one that you are interviewing. You don't sit there like Barbara Walters did 20 years ago with a Stern face and ask questions. Long gone are those days.

[@kjhghhff]

He is awkward. The interviewer should not speak more than the one being interviewed and not inject their ideas and opinions looking for agreement from the person being interviewed. It's not about him.

[@weepingz]

@@kjhghhff I think he did great. He definitely covered for her and kept the conversation exciting.

[@asam3054]

Yeah, I thought it was a bit awkward too. I think he was more interested in getting his thoughts expressed versus letting her share her thoughts/experiences. I would have loved to hear more from her versus him boast about her the entire time. She kept bringing it back to staying grounded, focused, and honoring God. Incredible young woman!

[@weepingz]

@@asam3054 Are you a young and budding journalist? Apparently not!

[@Crunkboy415]

@@asam3054 It's Access Hollywood, basically tabloid journalism like E.T., where the journalists are just as much the celebrities as the celebrities themselves. Celebrities like that "conversational" style because it puts them at ease and not feel like they are being probed. This is why they like going on these shows to promote themselves.

[@michellejackson7010]

She's so inspirational and so humble! Such a role model but underrated.

[@nerolpeterson884]

Great interview! Go Sydney! It IS your time! So happy for you! Love from the Caribbean.

[@wahoonate]

"What's important to you these days?" (No hesitation) "My relationship with God" Heavenly Father, if it's Your will for me to marry, let it be to someone who answers just, Like, THIS!!! ⬆️

[@jenniferrivera8627]

Amen add me to that list. We need someone in our lives that loves christ

[@Brave-828]

It is God’s will for you to have the desires of your heart

[@l2ebel96]

Amen and amen

[@candace4404]

Amen

[@aleftav12]

Amen!🙏 liked your “no hesitation!” Yes unequivocal!!🙏🔥🙌🏾

[@thisopinionwillexpire]

Love how off-the-cuff this interviewer is. True conversation. Sydney bringing it too.

[@dxwallace55]

Yeah it had a sort of BET "Teen Summit" kinda flava'. They should do more like it. It gets the athletes relaxed....

[@Smile-uwokeup-2day]

Amazing super here is Sydney n all USA medal winners in Tokyo 2020/21 n to all my Jamaica winners congrats

[@DL.29]

"Iron sharpening iron" ⚔️🥇🇺🇸

[@alicia28noel]

Sydney is such a sweet girl. Shes so humble and kind, and funny too. I love how she gives all the glory to God, and says that her number one goal in her life is her relationship with God!! And she even quotes Proverbs 27:17 by saying iron sharpens iron!!!

[@TooMuchNutz]

Big ass smile

[@jovieangel17]

What a great role model for young women ! Glory to God indeed!!!!

[@marinae.3504]

Amen sis! Glory and praise to The Almighty for blessing this woman 💛🙏🏼

[@ottohonkala6861]

She friggin' DOMINATES the 400m....2 world records in 2 weeks....and she is beautiful too!

[@sheismebysarahlee6208]

Sydney, my best friend in my head. I am so happy for her. To God be the Glory.

[@KCNwokoye]

Phenomenal athlete.

[@judetheman1562]

Great interview Scott got her to open up and speak.

[@The26skeet]

SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN!!!!! GOD BROKE THE MODE WITH HER.

[@dxwallace55]

The world is "Broke the MOLD", but you cool, I ain't starting no trouble, that was just funny.....

[@kantricedorsey8142]

Her humbleness is just so beautiful. It just makes her all that much more AWESOME! That's it Ms. Sydney....give God all the Praise!!!!

[@pharoahmonk50]

Sydney is so well grounded. Such a great role model for youngsters. America is so proud of her! Congratulations to her proud parents! Great job, mom and dad!

[@delrey874]

While the American track athletes at the Tokyo Olympics were not doing so well, she was very impressive.

[@carlmorrow1600]

What do you mean not doing well? They all did great. You don’t know what you’re talking about

[@delrey874]

@@carlmorrow1600 You should check the number of gold medals for the USA in track and other events. The number is significantly lower than the Rio Olympics.

[@calebenos808]

@@delrey874 But not doing well means not getting a medal. If im not mistaken, a lot of them got medals and i think currently, US has the most gold medals and overall medals in track and field.

[@winterhug4331]

@@carlmorrow1600 August 6, 2021 @CarlMorrow @03AI is right, America has NOT done well in Track and Field this Olympics. Sydney McLaughlin in 400M hurdles, Ryan Crouser in shot put, Katie Nageotte in pole vault. USA has only won 3 GOLD medals in track and field. Articles have also been written about it. An American male STILL has NOT won a GOLD medal on the track. That has not happened since 1980 when there was a boycott of the Olympics.. So you Carl Morrow don't know what YOU are talking about

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@winterhug4331 Athing Mu won gold in the 800m. Also we won the women's discus.

[@dianehawthorne1493]

Intelligent, beautiful and talented. Thank you for setting the example for little girls following behind you. We are proud of you!!!!

[@bigsisandlittlesiscarter6746]

She is so pretty

[@truthab2892]

#My boyfriend is pastor, so I may pastor too *My relationship with God * Love you 😘 You are honouring your God Glory to be living Lord Jesus God bless you

[@shan9453]

Felix has to get her biopic first. She's the best athlete in history❗❗

[@Nya48506]

Right! Straight from HS to Olympian. What about Mu?

[@GVvoltaire]

Amazing interview!

[@deaneng8540]

Great personality! A joy to watch and listen to. Way to go Sydney God bless you! The interviewer did an excellent job.

[@mikec1865]

"Sydney McLaughlin" Too give Glory to God is the Greatest thing an Athlete can do upon achievement of Victory! Hallelujah!!🕊️🔥✝️

[@certifiedchaos4643]

She is a great young woman. She is creating her own path. But I do see Alyson Felix passing her the torch. Dominate yet graceful.

[@Brave-828]

Felix too is a Christian woman

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@Brave-828 oh yea they carry themselves the same. I’m assuming she’s a mentor to her considering her brother is her agent

[@michellebartholomew3730]

I could tell there was something different about this young lady, so humble and calm even before I saw this interview, It's a Christ like character.. keep it up and may you continue on the journey making having a relationship with the Lord first priority...God bless you Sydney.

[@redtesta]

watched her when she was in high school. So happy for her. she is such a sweet young woman

[@jonathanvijongarth]

Now that's class and maturity! Such a good role model for others...will be praying for this young woman!

[@stevenbest6470]

Congratulations to this lovely and talented lady . She makes all of us very very proud. She is bright, thoughtful and likeable and same is true of her biggest competitor Mohammad. God Bless both these ladies.

[@caleb6590]

That was too wholesome for this god forsaken world🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@donnacole-cadogan4272]

I know..wow...loved it....just Beau tiful in all respects

[@keithwalker5078]

leading off the 4x400 she was amazing and to have her friends felix and delilah in there as well? awesome!

[@mosis6262]

Amazingly blessed young woman.

[@samuelsprings7245]

The first time that Zendaya playing someone in a biopic would actually be realistic and make sense. 🤣

[@spinorman]

Scott, that was an interview well done.

[@otineb5]

Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin is probably one of the most beautiful athletes, to compete in an Olympics. Good for her, and may she continue to break records and be able to participate in more than one Olympics.

[@madman1rug]

Sydney is gorgeous, but so is Gabrielle Thomas.

[@otineb5]

@@madman1rug yes, she's very attractive as well, I forgot about her, so thank you for reminding me, and she's a bright student as well. I just happen to prefer Sydney more. On another note, it's too bad that

[@paulosahon1643]

She said she would like to be a pastor's wife. This is great humility.

[@fazsicle]

She said pastor, not pastor's wife. But I agree she seems humble and wonderful!

[@PB-xr6yi]

@@fazsicle she said pastor wife

[@davidmobley5907]

Love the Godliness & humble spirit, not following the example of the world. She don't look at herself as an icon but just wanna set a good example, now that's how it supposed to be. She's beautiful inside & out & fast on the track; breaking records with ease. Hope her boyfriend become a pastor & spread the Word of God & you get into ministry yourself; this is what the world needs.

[@JS-wl3gi]

These last races breaking WR is so incrediable, the 400m hurdles is cross between endurance and speed.

[@DA-bp8lf]

The most beautiful women alive! In every way! Looking forward to watching her set more world records in the future!

[@GyariSan1]

A sensible, humble, and confident champion. She talks with common sense and clearly just goes about her own business. Very impressive. The parents did a fantastic job raising her.

[@TheAlexisLovesme]

Talented, Beautiful and full of faith! So deserving!! And that boyfriend need to propose asap bc she mentioned him about 3-4 times! lol I kept showing my Daughter her running and I'm like that's gonna be you!

[@jashanestone]

Shoutout Middlesex and Union County NJ!!

[@koolkeithultra1715]

Big up from the UK 👊🏽

[@angelfish6236]

Love your poise, confidence and humility. You are on top beautiful!

[@mercyapolot7757]

She's so relaxed and she's so beautiful.

[@beautyan5309]

Zendaya and her have similar background that would be perfect person

[@electric8668]

Nice interview but was the camera man standing on a balance ball as he recorded?

[@troystclair474]

Proud of you, Stay Strong !!!!

[@abrahamaugusthy1963]

A women of essence, true brilliance, and with real abilities and talents.

[@carolynwoods4562]

Broke Flo Jo's record however I know Flo Jo is smiling from heaven!!! So Proud!!!

[@mrcori2649]

That was the Jamaican woman in the 100 meter that broke Flo Jo's record.

[@vp3970]

A free beautiful bird when being interviewed but serious focused game face when running.

[@nyayirukannan4084]

The whole world likes you Sidney.

[@zzpick]

A slackline trick shot? SYDNEY!!

[@youtubecommenter37]

Zendaya can totally play her. Very strong resemblance

[@truth8508]

Such character and integrity. 5:50 Grounded. Unreal future ahead.

[@lorenaruiz8147]

Love how Scott interviews. He always gets the person to open up. The girl rocks! She’s loud and proud about her relationship with the Lord. Bonus she’s breaking records as an Olympic Athlete!

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Sydney is definately a class act! Wow. I am a fan

[@adcisla5112]

Congratulations Sydney! You're amazing!

[@An-eb8uk]

Can someone link me to Dalilah’s interview in the background

[@Moving_Forward247]

She obviously is not into celebrity culture. She has too much going on with winning Gold, giving glory to God and investing in her relationship with her boyfriend. It is refreshing to see someone who is not wooed by the spotlight but understands the importance of staying grounded in Christ and being loyal to the people who have been with you before fame. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30.

[@joelvalentin7851]

From: New jersey too you, congrats!! Is a very special Lady who respect and honor OUR LORD and SAVIOR. Please stay humble and direct as you are. Many many many blessings to you and your family, to finalize if you and your boyfriend become Pastors you will lead with honor and respect no doubt! GBU...

[@fredanderson5278]

I love this godly, intelligent, humble, and talented young woman. Lord, may you continue to bless and use her for Your glory.

[@fideliagaba2146]

I’m mad they didn’t insert the clip 😂