Thanks to the parents of the 22-year-old American Athlete who is currently on top of the world at the moment.

Sydney McLaughlin set a new world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Championships in Eugene, breaking her own mark by nearly three-quarters of a second.

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Sydney McLaughlin parents: Willie McLaughlin, Mary McLaughlin

The 22-year-old American crushed her initial record of 51.41 seconds set in June as she crossed the finish line in 50.68 seconds, leaving her competitors in the dust.

However, McLaughlin has now run five of the six fastest times in history after bettering that mark four times in the previous 13 months.

Her winning time was faster than the times for seventh and eighth in the women’s flat 400-meter final, which was run 30 minutes earlier on the same track.

After the Covid pandemic forced the sport to be played behind closed doors, McLaughlin claimed that the support of her family and fans helped motivate her to reach new heights.

Sydney McLaughlin parents nationality and ethnicity

Mary McLaughlin and Willie McLaughlin(American nationals) happen to be biological parents of Sydney.

Sydney was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Her father, Willie McLaughlin, is said to have competed in the 400 m semifinals of the 1984 Olympic Trials. Her mother as well ran track in high school.

Are Sydney McLaughlin parents still together?

Thanks to the accounts of the 22-year-old they currently enjoying their union.

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