Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been absolutely on fire this season! In 2024, she’s been breaking her world records like it’s no big deal and snagging double gold at the Paris Olympics. Total queen status. But, despite all the epicness, some fans were feeling a little left out—she wasn’t hitting up the Diamond League events as they hoped. To make up for it, organizers threw in some special invitational races to celebrate her Paris success, and let’s just say… reactions were mixed.

There’s no denying Sydney’s made some serious waves with her performances. After her jaw-dropping win in Tokyo, she’s kept a low-key vibe, only racing in a few select events, leaving fans constantly craving more of the hurdles queen. When she does show up, she’s always cool, calm, and professional—giving off major boss energy. But there’s one journalist who knows how to break through that chill exterior and get Sydney to show her playful, goofy side. Yup, they even had her cracking jokes about her toes! The track and field world is here for it! Even a fellow star couldn’t help but praise her vibe.

The Ready Set Go podcast got lively with guest Tiara Williams, aka Real Talk with Tee. The star in focus in their chat? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone! And the host and Olympic champion, Justin Gatlin, couldn’t hide his excitement, raving about one of his favorite episodes from Tiara’s show. Justin shared how Tiara has this magic touch with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, pulling out a side of her no one else seems to reach.

Gatlin couldn’t help but laugh as he said, “I love your interaction with Sydney because I feel like no one brings out a side of Sydney like you bring out and I be sitting like, what is going on here? You got Sydney over here dancing. What’s going on there?” Tiara didn’t waste any time spilling the secret sauce behind her bond with Sydney. She said it all comes down to trust. “You know, I think it’s just a level of trust,” Tiara shared. 

She recalled a memorable moment back in 2022 when she and Sydney went live on Instagram, something Sydney hadn’t done in ages. Tiara explained how she set the stage to make her feel at ease. “I sent her the questions ahead of time. I was like, do you want the comments on? Do you want them off? She was like let’s turn them off. Cool.”

Tiara emphasized how important it is to respect the athletes she works with, saying that Sydney really gets that vibe. She feels like they’ve built this solid trust, and now Sydney knows she can just be herself around her. With a grin, Tiara declared, “That’s my girl. I love Syd!” In her chat with Tiara Williams after the US Olympic Trials, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was all smiles, saying she felt “blessed” and “grateful.”

Things got hilarious when Tiara asked if there was anything fans should know before the Paris Olympics, and Sydney joked about losing both her toenails! Then, when Sydney mentioned her birthday was right before the finals, they broke out into a fun celebration dance, lighting up the moment as the crowd cheered them on! So, who’s the journalist who brings out the goofy side of Sydney and other athletes?

Who is the journalist uncovering the hidden layers of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and other athletes?

Tiara Williams isn’t just your typical content creator; she’s a dynamic stadium announcer, a savvy broadcaster, and a journalist who hosts her own podcast, ‘realtalkwithtee.’ On her show, she gets into the nitty-gritty, uncovering the unique personalities of track and field athletes. You might have seen her making a splash all over the US Olympic Trials and the Games in Paris, bringing her infectious energy and insightful conversations to the forefront!

Tiara’s not just cracking jokes with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone; she’s also vibing with big names like Mondo Duplantis, Fred Kerley, Alana Reid, and tons of other track stars from all over the world. Her fun energy really brings out their personalities, making for some awesome conversations. Plus, she’s popped up on CitiusMag, where she revealed how she built ‘realtalkwithtee.’

Tiara spilled the tea to Chris Chavez, saying, “It’s really a chance to let fans get to know them off the track. I feel like a lot of people know you from the track but for them to really support you and follow you throughout the season, they need to know about you off the track.” And Tiara’s got a real knack for this, making the whole track and field experience way more fun and personal!