)
Discover Team USA's women athletes ready for Paris 2024, featuring new talent and seasoned champions aiming for Olympic glory.
The Olympic track and field trials have concluded and the roster for the USA Women’s Athletics Team heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is set.
This year’s team is a powerful mix of returning champions and new faces, each ready to leave their mark on the grandest stage in sports.
Pulse Sports dives into the details of each event and the athletes representing the United States.
)
17:12 - 16.04.2024
Gabby Thomas: American sprinter predicts record-breaking race in Paris Olympics
American sprinter Gabby Thomas heads to Paris Olympics eyeing top performance amidst fierce competition and historic anticipation in the 200m event.
Marathon
The USA women’s marathon team sees a complete refresh from the last Olympics, introducing Dakotah Lindwurm, Fiona O’Keeffe, and Emily Sisson.
O’Keeffe leads this group, having clinched her spot by winning this year's Olympic marathon trials in an impressive 2:22.10.
The team looks to build on the bronze medal performance from three years ago with this new, dynamic lineup.
100m
Sha'Carri Richardson is making a much-anticipated return to the Olympics in the 100m dash after missing the previous games.
Her trial time of 10.71 seconds shows she’s back with blazing speed and ready to compete on the Olympic track.
Joining her are Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, both formidable sprinters who have proven their prowess to secure their spots in this highly competitive event.
100m Hurdles
The 100m hurdles will feature an entirely new USA trio: Masai Russell, Alaysha Johnson, and Grace Stark.
Russell dominated at the trials with a swift 12.25 seconds, while Johnson and Stark showed exceptional skill, each clocking in at 12.31 seconds.
)
15:54 - 01.07.2024
Wycliffe Kinyamal reveals ambitious goal ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
Wycliffe Kinyamal has revealed what he aims to achieve at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This team replaces the previous Olympic medalists and aims to bring a new energy to the hurdles.
200m
Gabby Thomas returns to the 200m, having won a bronze in Tokyo and posting even better times since.
Alongside her are Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long, both just hundredths of a second apart at the trials, setting the stage for a strong competition in Paris.
Notably, Sha'Carri Richardson, despite high expectations, will not compete in this event after finishing fourth at the trials.
400m
Kendall Ellis, Aaliyah Butler, and Alexis Holmes are the new faces for the 400m, each having run sub-50 seconds at the trials—a benchmark not met by the previous Olympic team.
Their performances suggest that they are serious contenders for the podium in Paris.
400m Hurdles
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone returns after setting a world record at the trials, clearly positioning herself as the favorite to defend her Olympic title.
She is joined by Anna Cockrell and newcomer Jasmine Jones, rounding out a team that mixes experience with fresh talent.
800m
With Athing Mu absent due to a fall at the trials, Nia Akins took the lead, winning the women's 800m in a commanding 1:57.36.
Allie Wilson and Juliette Whittaker also qualified bringing new energy to an event that saw unexpected twists during the trials.
)
09:13 - 01.07.2024
Fans react as Sha'Carri Richardson narrowly misses out on 200m Olympic team
Fans have reacted to Sha'Carri Richardson's fourth-place finish in the 200m at the US Olympic trials that saw her narrowly miss out on the team.
5000m and 10,000m
Elle St. Pierre narrowly outpaced Elise Cranny in the 5000m, with Karissa Schweizer also making the team.
Schweizer and Parker Valby are waiting on world rankings to confirm their spots in the 10,000m, adding an element of suspense as they aim to compete in both distances.
Discus
Valarie Allman is set to defend her Olympic title in the discus throw, having dominated the trials with a throw of 70.73 meters.
Veronica Fraley, joining her, also showed strong form, ensuring that Team USA remains a top contender in this event.
Hammer
Annette Echikunwoke and DeAnna Price, both meeting the Olympic standard, are ready to improve upon their previous Olympic performances.
Their impressive throws at the trials indicate they are in peak form.
Heptathlon
Anna Hall, Chari Hawkins, and Taliyah Brooks are set for the heptathlon, each with their own story of redemption and debut at the Olympics.
Their diverse skills across multiple events make them versatile and formidable competitors.
High Jump
Vashti Cunningham and Rachel Glenn, both clearing the Olympic standard, aim to surpass their previous performances.
)
23:00 - 30.06.2024
Christian Coleman leaves US Olympics trials as the biggest loser after back-to-back heartbreaks
Christian Coleman came into the US Olympics trials as one of the athletes in good form but it counted for nothing as he leaves disappointed after failing to secure a ticket to Paris.
Their consistent top-three finishes at trials underscore their capabilities and medal potential.
Javelin
Maggie Malone Hardin is the sole qualifier for the javelin throw, her victory at the trials marking her as a key athlete to watch in this discipline.
Long Jump
Tara Davis-Woodhall, Jasmine Moore, and Monae' Nichols are set to represent the USA in the long jump.
Davis-Woodhall's recent silver at the world championships positions her as a favorite for gold in Paris.
Pole Vault
Bridget Williams, Katie Moon, and Brynn King, each having cleared impressive heights at the trials, are the pole vaulters heading to Paris.
Their collective performances suggest a strong potential for medal finishes.
3,000m Steeplechase
Valerie Constien, Courtney Wayment, and Marisa Howard, each having excelled at the trials, are prepared to make their mark in the steeplechase.
Their exceptional times are indicative of their strong conditioning and competitive spirit.
Shot Put
Chase Jackson, Raven Saunders, and Jaida Ross form a powerful trio in shot put.
Jackson's leading throw at the trials sets her up as a medal hopeful, while Saunders looks to add to her Tokyo silver.
)
12:52 - 30.06.2024
‘I can’t be fazed’ - Kenny Bednarek blows his own trumpet after sealing Olympics qualification in 200m
Olympics 200m silver medallist Kenny Bednarek has fired back at his critics for giving him little attention when he is performing better than his rivals who are singled out for praise.
Triple Jump
Jasmine Moore, Keturah Orji, and Tori Franklin are ready to challenge the distances that will be seen in Paris.
Moore's standout performance at the trials signals great potential for an impactful showing.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
![[WATCH] Letsile Tebogo’s hilarious reaction to ‘crazy times’ posted by Ferdinand Omanyala, Kishane Thompson and Co](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/16042024/9cf90241-2d7b-4848-9d6d-f4329f32904b.jpg?operations=fit(600:))
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)