As the countdown begins to the highly anticipated Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, all eyes are once again on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Known for her grace on the track and her unwavering faith off it, Sydney is gearing up for what promises to be a landmark weekend in her 2025 season.
This meet is special—it marks her professional debut in the 100-meter sprint, a significant step for an athlete known primarily for redefining the 400-meter hurdles. With two major wins already under her belt this year (including a blazing 52.07 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the Miami Slam—the fastest time ever recorded before June), Sydney isn’t just participating; she’s dominating.
But what sets her apart isn’t just her athleticism. It’s her mindset. In a recent feature, she revealed that prayer is at the center of her preparation. “Right before I run, I say, ‘God’s got you.’ And when I cross that line, the first thing I say is, ‘Thank you, God,’” she shared. For Sydney, faith isn’t a pre-race ritual—it’s her foundation.
Her training has been intense but measured, balancing speed work with technical drills as she prepares to face elite sprinters in a new event. Unlike the rhythm and endurance of the 400m hurdles, the 100m sprint demands explosive power and razor-sharp focus from the gun. Still, if her track record is anything to go by, Sydney is more than ready.
Here’s what her schedule looks like:
Saturday, May 31 at 6:22 p.m. – 100m sprint
Sunday, June 1 at 4:18 p.m. and 5:13 p.m. – Additional events
As Sydney steps onto the track in Philadelphia, she brings with her a quiet confidence, a champion’s discipline, and the hopes of fans who’ve followed her from Olympic glory to world records. Whether it’s over hurdles or down a straightaway, one thing is certain: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone runs with purpose—and tomorrow, she runs to make history once again.