Sydney McLaughlin named Gatorade Athletes of Year

Sydney McLaughlin named Gatorade Athletes of Year

Sydney McLaughlin, a 16-year-old junior at Union Catholic High in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, accepted her trophy two days after earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the Rio Games in the 400-meter hurdles. She qualified for the World Junior Championships later...

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Union Catholic’s McLaughlin Going to Rio

Union Catholic’s McLaughlin Going to Rio

Sydney McLaughlin almost didn't run the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Now, after setting a world junior record in the 400-meter hurdles, she'll be the youngest American track athlete to compete in an Olympics since 1972, the Wall Street Journal reports....

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