​Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her husband Andre Levrone announced the birth of their daughter, Savannah, on Sunday. Their social media post read, “Our blessing and our joy is finally here! So grateful for everyone who supported us through the pregnancy journey. Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for our little girl!!”
McLaughlin-Levrone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 400-meter hurdles, last competed at the September 2025 World Championships. She ran the flat 400 meters there, posting a time of 47.78 seconds, the second-fastest in history, just shy of the 47.60 world record set in 1985. It was her first appearance at the distance in a global championship, and she delivered a performance that underscored her versatility and elite speed.
Looking ahead, McLaughlin-Levrone has expressed a desire to return to competition as a mother and to pursue a fourth Olympic appearance in Los Angeles in 2028. She has not yet specified which events she might contest at the LA Games, though she does not expect to race both the flat 400 meters and the 400-meter hurdles. “We’ll see how pregnancy goes and postpartum and all of those different things,” she told USA Today Sports. “It’s going to be a slow progression back. I’m not rushing anything, but for sure that’s an exciting time that everyone’s looking forward to, which is the LA Games. I really hope to be back there with the USA on my chest representing our country.”
The headlines around track and field leading into the 2028 Los Angeles Games highlight the sport’s depth and breadth, with fans eager to see which athletes will compete across the event guide, venues, and daily schedule as preparations intensify. Olympic track and field fans are already anticipating how the return of elite competitors like McLaughlin-Levrone could shape the competition, whether she focuses on the 400 meters, the 400-meter hurdles, or a strategic combination tailored to the LA Games. The Los Angeles Olympics are poised to showcase a wide array of events, from sprint dashes to distance races, with athletes navigating the evolving landscape of training, recovery, and strategic planning after welcoming new additions to their families.