Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reveals one virtue that cemented her love story
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The couple’s romance began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they attribute their union to a shared virtue: faith
Two-time Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recently opened up on the cornerstone of her love story with her husband, former NFL player Andre Levrone.
The couple’s romance began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they attribute their union to a shared virtue: faith.
The story begins with a bold move from Andre, like many connections formed during the pandemic, the initial spark came through social media. Andre slid into Sydney’s Instagram DMs, a leap of faith that would change their lives forever.
Speaking during an episode of Life, Books, and Everything with De Young, Andre recalled the message that changed everything.
“I DMed her, yes, I did during COVID-19. When I reached out to Sydney, she was like, ‘Tue never heard of you.’ I did think that she was warming the call-up, but it was still a cold call,” he said with a light laugh.
On her side, it was Andre’s spiritual side that caught Sydney’s attention.
"I was going through his pictures and just some of his videos and captions sharing the Gospel on his page, and I think that's definitely what caught my attention more than anything else.
So I was like, ‘Hmm, interesting. I think I'll see where this goes,” Sydney recalled.
The pair started dating in 2020, a relationship that blossomed quickly. By August 2021, they were engaged, and less than a year later, in May 2022, they exchanged vows in a picturesque ceremony at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia.
Together, they have since built a partnership rooted in shared beliefs and mutual support.
While their love story is inspiring, Sydney’s athletic achievements remain equally awe-inspiring.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she defended her 400m hurdles title, setting a world record with an astonishing time of 50.37 seconds. She also clinched gold in the 4x400m relay.
Discussing her race-day mindset, Sydney shared insights into her preparation and focus.
“It's just like kind of locked in the zone. My coach and I, we've practiced what we were trying to execute. He just was like, ‘This is no different than being at UCLA's track on a Tuesday’.
I'm just measuring how much of a lead or how much behind people are in front of me and then waiting for the moment when I make my moves,” she explained.
