It surely pays to be an athlete.

At just 21, Olympic athlete Sydney McLaughlin has amassed a large fortune from her talents and skill.

So much so that her success allowed her to stand out in a crowd quite effortlessly.

Sydney McLaughlin smiling

She toldL’Officielthat her parents signed her up for running at the age of six.

“Running was just fun,” she explained.

As she got older, McLaughlin continued to run, collecting awards and accolades at nearly every single meet.

Sydney McLaughlin crouching down, covering her mouth

So how much is the impressive athlete worth?

According toCelebrity Net Worth, Sydney McLaughlin predicts a whopping $2 million.

This means she qualifies to represent America at theTokyo Olympicsfor the second time (viaSports Spectrum).

How much can an Olympic athlete expect to make as a result of their athlete prowess?