The athletics trials for the Olympics have revealed many talents. In the women's finals, the athletes gave their all, from the 200 meters to the 5000 meters. Some secured the spots they deserved. Let's take a look at the athletes who stood out and earned their places for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
- Robyn Stevens
Although Robyn Stevens did not achieve the Olympic standard time of 1:29:20, she still successfully defended her title in the women's 20,000-meter race walk. On Saturday morning, during the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Springfield, she clocked a time of 1:37:38. Therefore, despite not hitting the qualifying time, her performance demonstrated her competence and resilience.
- Tara Davis
The women's long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall jumped 7.00 meters. She and her husband have a romantic love story that they share with journalists, always supporting each other. They have become the most powerful couple in athletics.
- Gabby Thomas
Gabby Thomas has become one of the strongest athletes in the Olympic Trials for the 200 meters. She won the women's 200m championship in 21.81 seconds, making her a potential medal contender for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
- Chase Jackson
Chase Jackson clinched victory with the best distance of the season, reaching 20.10 meters in the Women's Shot Put, thus securing her spot for the Paris Olympics in 2024. However, shortly after, she encountered an issue with the incorrect kit size. As a result, she expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, which sparked quite a controversy among her fans. Despite revealing that this left her deeply upset, we hope that, despite this setback, she can stay focused and deliver a strong performance in the final competition.
- Weini Kelati
Weini Kelati won the women's 10,000-meter race with a highly contested time of 31:41.07. She is an American newcomer and will represent Team USA in the 10,000 meters at the Paris Olympics.
- Bridget Williams, Katie Moon, and Brynn King
In the women's pole vault, Bridget Williams, Katie Moon, and Brynn King cleared 4.73 meters to share first place. Brynn King achieved her highest mark to date.
- Masai Russell
Masai Russell set a meet record with a time of 12.25. The mark is also the best this year in the women's 100 meters hurdles, making her one of the most anticipated runners in the crowd.
- Nikki Hiltz
Nikki Hiltz, the trans and non-binary runner, set a personal record and achieved the competition record in the women's 1500m with 3:55.33. She will compete alongside Emily Mackay and Elle Purrier St. Pierre at the Paris Olympics 2024.
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone secured the title in the women's 400 meters hurdles with an impressive time of 50.65, setting a world record that amazed the crowd. Moreover, she easily passed the sixth hurdle in her Olympic debut. Thus, both she and Femke Bol are the only athletes to finish the event in under 51 seconds.
Conclusion
The Mant Excellent qualified for the 2024 Olympic Athletics Championships, which is scheduled to take place in June. I believe each of them will showcase their best qualities and provide us with an incredible sporting experience.
