Olympian Sydney McLaughlin greeted at airport by classmates

Sydney McLaughlin, the 16-year-old Olympian from Union Catholic High School, was greeted by her classmates and faculty as she arrived at Newark Airport after qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics. 7/14/2016 (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

[@socman3988]

Whaouh! How incredible is that ! 16 year old high school girl Olympian !! Like how many high schoolers do you know that are Olympians in this planet ? A handful I’m sure

[@angelrivera-gonzalez3844]

She's so humble and adorable!!

[@highendservicesbarrieont8347]

Your fourth in the world.......well I saw Tokyo Olympics..haha....champions have talent...but have the mental..long before...God bless her parents...coaches..teammates and friends..and supporters ...was magic to watch...gonna like much other other and older comments...just so we all feel good...

[@michaelhartman683]

I expect big things from her in 2020 at Tokyo.

[@PatrickWagz]

Yes!

[@toddbrown242]

A world record and a couple golds seems pretty big

[@michaelhartman683]

@@toddbrown242 Couldn't agree more. And she has AT LEAST 3 more Olympics in her barring anything unforseen.

[@lamster70]

I think Sydney has exceeded your expectation at Tokyo.

[@michaelhartman683]

@@lamster70 I agree

[@b617_3]

she so cute

[@jaylamckay9795]

Her face after that students was talking to her 😂😂

[@starburstsolaris6805]

This is her real hair.

[@sheraadsheraad2523]

Go Sydney,go Sydney,go Sydney

[@dongee9668]

Sh is proof NJ breed PURE ATHLETES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexandraborik545]

The two gingers in the back are definitely a thing

[@Johnrap]

Good luck! Give it 99%. Save 1% to surprise them on final straightaway.

[@nkel6111]

very attractive girl. great black and irish genes

[@hume7171]

I agree!!

[@admustvelchr3418]

kuhBaam--WHEEEE!!!👻🤪😱😝🤑👀☣️😜

[@Hungergamesboy]

She seems a little annoyed while those kids are talking to her.

[@kamikazepiloot100]

Mostly embarassed. Not because of her friends, rather because she revealed her personal side. She tries to come across professional.

[@lionelhowell4972]

she is beautiful, but not yet ready for a medal yet. but she will be ready god given when it'ts time for Tokyo.

[@PatrickWagz]

Yes!

[@shellsopinion5837]

Wow, now she owns the world record after breaking her own record from the Olympic trials.

[@lionelhowell4972]

@@shellsopinion5837 we all saw the Talent a few years back, but the Coaching, DISCIPLINE, maturity was not there. BUT LOOK AT HER NOW!!!! a world class CHAMPION...

[@highendservicesbarrieont8347]

Haha..yup...God is good......replied after Tokyo results...bless your visions