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U.S. Olympic Trials: Track and Field Stars Vie for Paris 2024 Spots

Top athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles must secure their places through rigorous competition at Hayward Field.

  • Only the top three finishers in each event qualify, provided they meet the Olympic standard.
  • The trials feature multiple rounds for sprints and middle-distance races, with some finals held on the same day as semifinals.
  • Relay team members are partly chosen from individual event qualifiers, with additional selections made by committee.
  • Athletes failing to meet the standard may still qualify based on world rankings.
  • The trials run from June 21 to June 30, with the Olympics set to begin on August 1.
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