Reigning world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has expressed her belief in the young athletic sensation Quincy Wilson. The teenage sprinter recently revealed that McLaughlin-Levrone has been one of his biggest inspirations throughout his incredible journey in athletics.

In an exclusive chat segment shared by the Olympics channel on their Instagram page, Wilson spoke about how the current world record holder in the women’s 400m hurdles motivated him to strive for greatness. He also highlighted how he admires her transition from a teenage sensation to a formidable world champion.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone quickly responded to Wilson’s heartfelt comments, showing her affection for the young sprinter in the comments section. She wrote, “🙏🏽😊 aww I’m honored Quincy!! You up next!!!! @_quincy_wilson”

Quincy Wilson further shared in his conversation with the Olympics channel, “And now I want to be as [inspired] as a man growing up into who I am. Thank you Sydney.”

Wilson made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where McLaughlin-Levrone dominated in both the women’s 400m hurdles and the women’s 4x400m relay events. The teenage sprinter participated in the preliminary stage of the men’s 4x400m relay, which earned him the distinction of becoming the youngest track and field gold medalist from the USA, after Team USA went on to win the finals.

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### Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Opens Up About Overcoming Fatigue

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has also been open about the challenges she faces, including overcoming fatigue and the occasional lack of motivation for training. During a conversation with her fans at the TCS New York Marathon, the Olympic champion shared her approach:

“It can definitely be tiring for sure after long practices, but I think just sleeping and recovery is very helpful for that. Eating enough, drinking enough, getting enough sleep. But I think sometimes when I start to feel tired and fatigued mentally, I just remind myself that it is one day at a time and just taking one moment at a time, not getting overwhelmed, and ultimately I am grateful that I pushed through that moment.”

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### Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400m Debut

This year, McLaughlin-Levrone experimented with the women’s 400m event, making her debut at the World Championships in Tokyo. The reigning world record holder in the women’s 400m hurdles nearly broke the world record in the women’s 400m, setting a new Championship record of 47.78 seconds in the finals.

Her incredible versatility and dominance continue to inspire many, including rising stars like Quincy Wilson, as both athletes look to make their mark on the world stage.
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