By Stig Editor 
McLaughlin-Levrone Smashes 400m Record as Husband Andre Levrone Jr. Steals Spotlight With Wild Celebration
In a rain-soaked finale at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered another chapter in her remarkable career and an unforgettable viral moment.
The 26-year-old sprint superstar blazed to victory in the women’s 400m, stopping the clock at 47.78 seconds, the second-fastest time in history. Her run set a new championship record, finally eclipsing Jarmila Kratochvilova’s 42-year-old mark. Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino claimed silver with 47.98, while Salwa Eid Naser settled for bronze in 48.19.
But the electricity on the track was almost matched by the scene in the stands. As McLaughlin-Levrone powered through the finish line, her husband former NFL wide receiver Andre Levrone Jr. erupted in a display of unfiltered pride.
Levrone leapt skyward, fists pumping, yelling “Yes!” over and over while cameras captured his infectious joy. The usually calm and polished ex-athlete, who spent time with the Ravens, Panthers, and Jaguars before retiring in 2020, suddenly became the night’s most animated fan.
The couple’s love story is well known among track devotees. They met via Instagram DMs in 2021 and tied the knot at a picturesque vineyard wedding a year later. Since then, Levrone has been a steadfast presence at her meets, but this was a side fans had rarely seen.
“I’ve never seen him like that,” McLaughlin-Levrone laughed in her post-race interview. “He’s my biggest hype man he understands what it takes to get here.”
Already an Olympic champion and world-record holder in the 400m hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone’s flat 400m triumph underscores her astonishing range. Her 47.78 places her within striking distance of Marita Koch’s legendary 47.60 world record from 1985 and hints that the barrier might not last much longer.
Yet beyond the stats, it was a moment of pure connection: an elite athlete celebrating history while the person who knows her journey best couldn’t contain his pride.
For Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the race was about speed. For Andre Levrone Jr., it was about love, loyalty, and the thrill of watching someone you cherish conquer the world.