After winning her third Olympic gold medal, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone used her platform to glorify God.
When asked who she credits for her success, the American track star put God front and centre.
"I credit all that I do to God," said McLaughlin-Levrone during a press conference after her win. "He's given me a gift. He's given me a drive. I just want to continue to improve upon myself. I have a platform, and I want to use it to glorify him."
During the press conference, she also mentioned how she starts every race with a prayer.
“Whenever I step on the track it’s always the prayer of, ‘God, let me be the vessel in which You’re glorified, whatever the result is,'" said McLaughlin-Lerone. "It's just freedom in knowing that regardless of what happens, he's going to get the praise through me. That's why I do what I do."
Sydney took home gold in the 400-metre hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday, finishing in 50.37 seconds, breaking her previous world record of 50.65 seconds.