For a lot of women—whether they’re celebrities, athletes, or just regular folks—the dream of starting a family is something that eventually creeps into the picture. And when you have a loving partner like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone does with Andre Levrone Jr., well, that dream starts feeling pretty real. But here’s the thing: Sydney isn’t just any athlete. She’s a four-time Olympic gold medalist, a world record-breaker, and, let’s be honest, an absolute force on the track. Yet, even in the middle of all this success, she’s been thinking about life beyond track and field. And fans? They’ve noticed.

“When I think about my life after the track, I dream of starting a family,” Sydney shared in her book, Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith. She dreams of being a mother once she hangs her boots. But she is not making any hasty decisions regarding motherhood. At the age of 25, she aims to reach top status among Olympic legends such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who showed that even mothers can excel at elite athletics.

But as soon as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone mentioned this, track and field fans went full detective mode. Will LA28 be her last Olympics? Well, last year she expressed her desire to be part of the LA-28 Olympics. She mentions, “It’s super exciting to be able to have the games in LA, where I’m training right now… I hope LA is going to be prepared for that moment. I know it will be. It’s a really special opportunity to have the Olympics in our backyard.” But is she going to retire and trade spikes for strollers?

Should we start preparing for a future where she’s coaching her kid to run below 50-second 400m hurdles before kindergarten? Sydney herself isn’t giving a timeline. But she’s making it clear that she’s thought this through. “Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Nia Ali, and a host of other women have shown that not only can you compete again after becoming a mom, but you can come back to the sport stronger,” she wrote. So, could she pull a Shelly-Ann and return even faster than before? Maybe. But she’s leaving it up to a higher power.

“If and when that happens, I will leave to the Lord’s timing. But the desire is strong in my heart.” And honestly? Fair enough. Fraser-Pryce faced a tough comeback after having her son in 2017. But she smoked the competition by clinching yet another world title in 2919. And by 2021, she was still winning Olympic golds. So there is no doubt that if Sydney tries, she could too.

But for now, the track and field community is buzzing. Is Sydney about to hang up her spikes after LA28? Or will she take a break and come back stronger, just like her idols? Fans are debating, speculating, and probably overanalyzing every little thing she says.

Will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone pass the baton or keep running the show?

Track and field fans are deep in speculation mode over Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s future, especially after LA28. One fan on Reddit confidently predicted, “She gonna start a family afterward. She’ll be a three-time Olympic champion if it all goes well.” Another chimed in, “I could see them wanting to get a family started sooner rather than later.” And honestly? They might be onto something.

Sydney, who married former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. in May 2022, has been open about her desire to start a family. The two first connected in a way that feels straight out of a rom-com: Andre slid into her DMs after she posted a selfie with the caption “Attention.” His response? “You have my attention. How can I get yours?” Smooth.

It turns out they had a mutual friend. And what started as a simple message led to Bible studies, deep conversations, and an intentional relationship that had both of them thinking long-term almost immediately. Now, nearly three years into their marriage, fans can’t help but wonder if Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s next big chapter will be motherhood.

She expressed her feelings in her book about how her faith and Andre’s support have transformed her life. “I’m so grateful for Andre because he understands the athlete life, the day-to-day, what it takes, and all the little things. We’re very similar just in how we’re wired because of that, which helps us understand each other.” While she hasn’t confirmed any retirement plans, her comments about starting a family have only added to the buzz.

Another fan weighed in, “That’s young to retire…” while another speculated, “I could see it. She’s obviously a beast, but she’s also built for commentating. I’d love to see her stay involved in track/the Olympics in that capacity.” And at just 25, the fan is absolutely right that Sydney is years away from retirement. After all, even assuming 2028 will be her last, she will still be only 28. Not to mention Sydney is already focused on her next big target. And it is breaking the 50-second barrier in the 400-meter hurdles.

Another fan chimed in, “Shelly-Ann didn’t retire after Athens 2004, so maybe not?” while another added, “No, I don’t think having kids would stop her either.” Well, that’s the big question, isn’t it? Will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone step away after LA28, or will she pull a comeback like so many legends before her? Only time will tell. But if there’s one thing we know, she’s got the talent, determination, and faith to make whatever decision feels right for her.