Shericka Jackson, the reigning two-time world champion in the 200m, delivered an impressive performance in Saturday’s qualifying heats at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, securing the fastest time of the day. Fresh off her victory in the 100m event on Friday, which earned her a spot at the Paris Olympics, Jackson clocked a season-best 22.67 seconds despite a -0.9 m/sec headwind at Kingston's National Stadium.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gave a breathtaking performance at Hayward Field, kneeling just past the finish line, her hand covering her mouth in shock as her eyes locked onto the television screen. She has just shattered her own 400-meter hurdles world record—her fifth since June 2021.
Brisbane, Australia; 1 July 2024 – The future stars of Australian athletics will take centre stage in the very city that will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, with Tourism and Events Queensland and the Brisbane Economic Development Agency today announcing Brisbane as the location for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships.
Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old standout from Bullis School near Washington D.C., showcased his exceptional skill at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, finishing sixth in the 400-meter final with a time of 44.94. The top spot went to Quincy Hall with a time of 44.17, followed closely by Michael Norman at 44.41 and Chris Bailey at 44.42, securing their spots on the team headed to Paris.
British Athletics has announced that Zharnel Hughes, renowned as Britain's fastest sprinter in both the 100m and 200m categories, will not be participating in the upcoming UK Athletics Championships in Manchester due to a medical exemption. Despite his absence, the 28-year-old athlete remains in contention for a discretionary place on Team GB for the Paris Olympics later this summer.
Athing Mu, one of America's most promising runners, saw her Olympic dreams slip away after a fall during the 800-meter race. The 22-year-old New Jersey native tumbled to the ground, her bright pink shoes pointed towards the sky, signaling a premature end to her quest for consecutive Olympic titles.
Douala, Cameroon – In an exciting turn of events at the African Championships, Sarah Moraa, cousin of renowned athlete Mary Moraa, captured Kenya's first gold medal in the women's 800 meters. Despite her triumph, Sarah narrowly missed the Olympic qualifying time, with the deadline looming.
EUGENE, OREGON – World champion Noah Lyles has earned his spot in the Paris Olympics by winning the 100m at the US Olympic trials, tying his personal record of 9.83 seconds. This victory comes three years after he failed to qualify for the 100m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he finished seventh.
EUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carri Richardson appears poised for Olympic glory after a commanding performance at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. She surged to victory in the women’s 100 meters with a world-leading time of 10.71 seconds, showcasing her readiness for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
EUGENE, Ore. — Grant Fisher triumphed in the men’s 10,000-meter race at Hayward Field on Friday, becoming the first American track and field athlete to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics.
