Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, one of the most gifted athletes in track and field history, continues to showcase her incredible range and versatility. As the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships approach, it has been confirmed that McLaughlin-Levrone has met the minimum qualifying standards in every sprint event—from the 100m dash to the 400m hurdles.
Yes, you read that correctly. The reigning world and Olympic champion has qualified for all of the following:
- 100m flat
- 100m hurdles
- 200m
- 400m flat
- 400m hurdles
It’s a rare and impressive feat for any sprinter, but it’s even more astonishing considering McLaughlin-Levrone’s status as the world record holder and reigning champion in the grueling 400m hurdles. While most elite athletes focus on one or two events at the national level, McLaughlin-Levrone has left the door wide open for a historic multi-event campaign—if she chooses to pursue it.
Fans and analysts have been buzzing with speculation about which event or combination of events she will compete in during the championships. Will she return to her signature 400m hurdles to defend her dominance? Will she continue exploring the 400m flat, as she’s done throughout the 2025 season? Or could she shock the world by testing herself in the shorter sprints like the 100m or 100m hurdles?
According to USATF guidelines, final event declarations must be made by tomorrow at midnight, and only then will we know what McLaughlin-Levrone’s true intentions are. The anticipation is palpable across the track and field community, and with the championships serving as the final major qualifier for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, her decision will carry enormous weight.
McLaughlin-Levrone has been closely watched all season, especially after her decision earlier this summer to skip the 400m hurdles at the USATF trials—a move that sparked questions about whether she is shifting her focus to the flat 400 or preparing for a bold attempt to double (or triple) on the world stage.
No matter what she decides, she has positioned herself as one of the most versatile and dangerous athletes in the sport. Her ability to qualify across all sprint distances speaks not only to her raw speed but also to her elite training, discipline, and drive for greatness.
Her inclusion in multiple events would dramatically raise the level of competition and potentially reshape the U.S. team’s roster heading into Tokyo. It could also create fascinating head-to-head matchups with other American stars, including Britton Wilson, Talitha Diggs, and Athing Mu, depending on how the event schedule aligns.
For now, the track and field world waits with bated breath. With less than 24 hours left before the deadline, all eyes are on McLaughlin-Levrone as she prepares to unveil her competitive plans.
No matter which events she chooses to run, one thing is certain—Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a once-in-a-generation talent, and wherever she lines up, history could be made.
Stay tuned. Tomorrow’s announcement could change everything.