Noah Lyles claimed victory in the men’s 200m at the US Olympic Trials, while Sha’Carri Richardson failed to secure a spot in the women’s 200m final, ending her hopes for an Olympic sprint double. Lyles, the reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m, showcased his dominance with a world-leading time of 19.53 seconds. Meanwhile, Richardson, the reigning world champion in the 100m, finished fourth in the women’s 200m after a poor start. Gabby Thomas emerged victorious in the women’s 200m, securing her place on the US Olympic team.
Results for: US Olympic Trials
Sha’Carri Richardson showcased her speed in the 200m at the US Olympic Trials, while Noah Lyles dominated the men’s 200m. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas also advanced in their respective events, with McLaughlin-Levrone proving her dominance in the 400 hurdles despite a recent injury. Meanwhile, Tara Davis-Woodhall secured her spot in the long jump final with a strong opening round performance.
The US Olympic Trials saw a mix of expected and unexpected results, with Athing Mu crashing out of the 800m, Quincy Hall winning the men’s 400m in a stunning upset, and Grant Holloway dominating the 110m hurdles. Anna Hall dominated the heptathlon, and several other athletes booked their tickets to Paris.
Reigning world 100-meter champion Noah Lyles secured his spot in the semifinals of the US Olympic trials, winning his preliminary heat in 9.92 seconds. Lyles, who struggled with depression leading up to the Tokyo Olympics, is aiming for redemption in Paris, where he hopes to add to his collection of gold medals.
Delaney Schnell and Andrew Capobianco emerged as frontrunners in the women’s 10-meter platform and men’s 3-meter springboard events, respectively, at the US Olympic diving trials on Friday night. Schnell, a silver medalist in synchronized 10-meter at the Tokyo Games, is aiming to secure a spot in both events in Paris, while Capobianco holds a commanding lead in the springboard competition.
Caeleb Dressel, the five-time Olympic gold medalist, showcased his return to form at the US Olympic Trials, securing his spot in the men’s 50-meter freestyle for the Paris Games. Meanwhile, Chris Guiliano solidified his place as a rising star with three individual event qualifications, including the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle. Regan Smith and Kate Douglass also dominated with multiple individual event wins, highlighting a thrilling US Olympic Trials.
Sarah Bacon and Carson Tyler emerged as top contenders in the women’s 3-meter springboard and men’s 10-meter platform, respectively, during the U.S. Olympic diving trials semifinals. Bacon secured a spot in synchronized 3-meter, while Tyler aims for a solo berth in Paris.
Ryan Murphy secured his spot in the Paris Olympics with a dominant win in the 200m backstroke at the US Olympic trials. He joins Regan Smith and Kate Douglass, who also secured double events in Paris. Murphy, Smith, and Douglass all delivered impressive performances, showcasing their talent and determination for the upcoming Olympics.
The US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, kicked off with a bang, featuring a highly competitive men’s 100m and 200m with Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, and Christian Miller leading the pack. On the women’s side, Sha’Carri Richardson looks to make her Olympic return after missing Tokyo due to a cannabis violation, facing tough competition in both the 100m and 200m. Other notable athletes include Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m hurdles, Athing Mu in the 800m, and Michael Norman in the 400m.