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Olympic Trials
Making the U.S. Olympic track and field team is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the sport. Each country has its own way of choosing its athletes—and the way in which Team USA is selected is among the most exciting to follow. Find all the latest news and athlete profiles here.
How Steeplechaser Courtney Frerichs Keeps Composure at the Olympics
She’s a world championships silver medalist, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t get nervous.
Does Elise Cranny Represent a Changing of the Guard?
Elise Cranny won the 5,000 meters at the Olympic Trials to make the Tokyo Games. She got there by celebrating every step forward.
Running Longer After Getting Stronger: How Rachel Schneider Made the Olympic Team
Moving up from her first love, the 1500 meters, Rachel Schneider will compete in the 5,000 meters at the 2021 Olympics.
When the Pressure’s On, Raevyn Rogers Leans on Faith
The world championships 800-meter silver medalist has changed coaches and coasts—and now she's competing at her first Olympics.
At 19, 800-Meter Star Athing Mu Says She’s “Made for This”
Athing Mu has shattered collegiate records and heading into the Olympics, she's fastest woman for 800 meters in the world this year.
The Summer of Kate Grace Continues
The 2016 Olympian is proving there’s a whole lot to be excited about when it comes to track and field.
How Hot Is Too Hot to Run?
As events as big as the Olympic Trials get rescheduled because of heat, we went to the science to find out how you should decide when it is too hot to run safely.
Sha’Carri Richardson Will Not Compete at Tokyo Games
Sha'Carri Richardson, who won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, tested positive for THC and accepted a one-month suspension from competition. Officials declined to offer her a relay spot.
We Can Learn a Lot From the Women Who Didn’t Make the Olympic Team
Falling short doesn’t mean failing.
Just Say Cheese: One of My Favorite Olympic Trials Post-Race Interviews Happened at the Local Grocery Store
When COVID-19 takes away so much human interaction, the Eugene grocery store is the place where you probably know everybody’s name.
10 Inspirational Running Quotes from the U.S. Olympic Trials
During one of the hottest Trials in recent history, the country's best athletes made us laugh, made us smile, and delivered up some A+ quotes on what it means to push past our believed limits.
Sydney McLaughlin Sets a World Record in the 400-Meter Hurdles at the Olympic Trials
Dalilah Muhammad and Anna Cockrell were second and third to round out the Olympic team going to the Tokyo Games.
Athing Mu, 19, Wins the 800 Meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Record Time
Raevyn Rogers and Ajee' Wilson also make the 2021 Olympic team in one of the final events of the Trials.
Gabby Thomas Makes Olympic Team, Becoming Second-Fastest Woman Ever at 200 Meters
Jenna Prandini and Anavia Battle also qualify for the Games in the women's 200 meters.
Emily Sisson, Karissa Schweizer, Alicia Monson Qualify for the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team in the 10,000 Meters
Sisson, a first-time Olympian and two-time world championships finalist in the 10,000 meters, set a new Olympic Trials record.
Ending on a Fast Note: The 800-Meter Final Caps the Women’s Middle Distance Events at the 2021 Olympic Trials
All eyes will be on Athing Mu, the teenaged pro, to see if she can make her first Olympic team.
Who Will Make the Women’s 10,000-Meter Olympic Team?
The 100-degree forecast at Hayward Field pushed the event to Saturday morning. Here’s how to watch and who’s competing.
Her Reign Continues: Emma Coburn Wins the 3,000-Meter Steeplechase at the 2021 Olympic Trials
Courtney Frerichs was second and first-time Olympian Val Constien was third.
Steeple People Race on Thursday for the Tokyo Games
On day seven at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field finals, Emma Coburn goes for her third Olympic berth.