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Updated May 15, 2024Inside Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Love Story With Andre Levrone
The Knot's former cover star tied the knot on a vineyard in 2022.
It all began in the DMs for track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her husband, Andre Levrone. Following their very modern meet cute, the star athletes embarked on a beautiful love story together—and it keeps getting better every year.
While you might know this Olympian as the world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles, we know her as The Knot Magzine's 2022 cover star. When we caught up with the two-time gold medalist, she got candid about her love story with her then-fiancé and how their faith supports their romance in the public eye. So, who is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's husband? We break down this power couple's swoon-worthy love story here, from the moment they met to the dreamiest details from their Virginia wedding.
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's husband is Andre Levrone, a former NFL player.
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone connected over Instagram DMs and took their relationship public in 2021.
- Following their 2021 engagement, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone got married on May 5, 2022, in Virginia.
In this article:
- Who is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Husband, Andre Levrone?
- How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone Met
- Inside Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone's Engagement
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Wedding Photos & Details
Who is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's Husband, Andre Levrone?
Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is married to former NFL player Andre Levrone. The 29-year-old Maryland native played football throughout his childhood and went on to attend the University of Virginia. After he graduated in 2017, he went undrafted in the NFL—but he ultimately signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Throughout his NFL career, he played for the Ravens, the Carolina Panthers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He retired in 2020 after three seasons.
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How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone Met
In our cover story interview, McLaughlin-Levrone revealed that, as a hopeless romantic, she long dreamt of the day she'd find her soul mate. "Ever since I was very young, I always looked forward to the day when I would get married," she explained. "I've made that such a big part of my life. I was constantly looking throughout my teenage years, throughout college, into early adulthood. A big part of meeting my fiancé had to do with the evolution of my faith, finding who I am in Christ and submitting all my plans to God. Not long after I did that, I met Andre."
The connection came through a mutual friend who McLaughlin-Levrone knew from high school. (That friend later went to college with Levrone.) "We didn't interact until he slid into my DMs. We started off as friends," the track star recalled. "He asked me to do Bible study with him and introduced me to a group of really great people who were encouraging and very mature. It was the first time I was in a relationship with a man who I felt could lead me in my faith to a place where I wanted to be."
Thanks to their similar outlook on dating and love, the athletes knew their connection was the real deal from the very beginning. "We both knew early on that we liked each other and what our intentions were. If I could say the one thing about our relationship, it's that it was always very intentional," she continued. "Honestly, I knew the fourth day we ever talked."
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Looking back, McLaughlin-Levrone considered the early days of their romance to be "perfect"—including a second date that didn't go according to plan. "We went to the beach, brought food and realized we forgot forks," she recalled. "We ate salmon with our bare hands! It's become an inside joke now—I carry forks with me everywhere I go. But it was such a bonding moment for us."
Inside Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone's Engagement
Considering their seriousness from the start, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her husband did not shy away from planning their future. "We had lots of conversations about getting married," she recalled. "I even made a Pinterest board and added him!"
Alas, their spring 2021 proposal wasn't a complete surprise for the Olympian. "I was in Arizona celebrating my birthday with a group of girlfriends and I was very suspicious that he was going to just pop in," she remembers, adding, "I wasn't sure why."
When she left her room just before dinner and saw a videographer nearby, her curiosity was piqued. "I paused and thought, what? My friend jumps in and says, I saw you did a birthday vlog a couple of years ago and it was terrible so we're gonna make a new one. So we made a vlog on the way to dinner. We get to the front desk of the hotel and I'm handed a card that says, 'I'm sorry I can't be there to celebrate with you but I have a surprise for you on the lawn.'"
Of course, when she went outside, she was met by Levrone, who got down on one knee. "I honestly don't remember what we talked about," she says. "I kept thinking, don't fall. Don't look ugly in these pictures. It was so sweet and very surreal."
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Andre Levrone's Wedding Photos & Details
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her husband Andre Levrone got married on May 5, 2022, at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia. The rustic wedding was planned by Amore Events Co. and featured an earthy aesthetic. "I think we want something rustic and elegant, with lots of white and olive green," the bride told us ahead of the big day. "I really love the idea of a backdrop of greenery, maybe a neon sign we can all take pictures in front of—classy."
The couple's florist, Sophie Felts Floral Design, decorated the vineyard with ethereal white blooms and installations to give the venue a cozy, romantic feel. The bride stunned in a long sleeve lace Pallas Couture dress, which she styled with Jimmy Choo heels, a Vera Wang veil, and jewelry from Zales. Levrone opted for a classic black suit from Brian Alexander and accessorized with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and a Tag Heuer watch.
During the reception, McLaughlin-Levrone changed into a slinky ivory cowl-neck dress. Gauzy white draping and clusters of candles transformed the intimate space. After slicing into a four-tier wedding cake covered in shimmery gold flecks, the newlyweds spent the evening dancing with their loved ones. Recapping the wedding day on Instagram, McLaughlin-Levrone wrote, "I pray one day our children can look at these and see that our love has only gotten better…by the grace of God."
Lauren Kay contributed to the reporting of this article.
