Athlete: Sydney McLaughlin
School: Union Catholic, NJ
Graduation Year: 2017
Event: 400m hurdles, 400m, 4x400m relay
School: Union Catholic, NJ
Graduation Year: 2017
Event: 400m hurdles, 400m, 4x400m relay
McLaughlin's standout year saw her break two national high school records: the 400m hurdles (54.15) and indoor 400m (51.84). The rising high school senior placed third in the 400m hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials to become the youngest American track and field Olympian since 1972.
The 17-year-old advanced to the semi-final round in Rio, where she placed fifth in 56.22.
With one Olympic experience under her belt, a 21-year-old McLaughlin will be more mature for the Tokyo Games in 2020. We see her branching out to the 400m and representing Team USA on the 4x400m relay as well as both individual events.
