The U.S. 2024 Olympic Trials had some amazing talent and heart from the women. Held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, the athletes were vying to make their Olympic teams for Paris 2024. The Trials are the final test for athletes to make the Olympic team. This year we had events from sprints to hurdles to distance and field. It was intense and the performances were amazing. The greatest of the best are these athletes. This article has all the top performances and records of women.
Women’s 20K Racewalk-Final
Top Performers:
- Robyn Stevens: 1:37:38
- Miranda Melville: 1:39:38
- Michelle Rohl: 1:42:27
Robyn Stevens won the women’s 20K racewalk in 1:37:38. She paced and endured her way to the top spot with Miranda Melville and Michelle Rohl also having great runs.
Women’s Long Jump-Final
Top Performers:
- Tara Davis-Woodhall: 7.00m
- Jasmine Moore: 6.98m (Season Best)
- Monae’ Nichols: 6.86m (Season Best)
Tara Davis-Woodhall jumped 7.00m to win the women’s long jump. Jasmine Moore and Monae’ Nichols had season bests and showed lots of power and technique.
Women’s 200m-Final
Top Performers:
- Gabby Thomas: 21.81
- Brittany Brown: 21.90 (Personal Best)
- McKenzie Long: 21.91
Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200m in 21.81 seconds. She’s a sprinter. Brittany Brown and McKenzie Long also had great runs, Brown with a personal best.
Women’s Shot Put-Final
Top Performers:
- Chase Jackson: 20.10m (Season Best)
- Raven Saunders: 19.90m (Season Best)
- Jaida Ross: 19.60m
Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put with a season best 20.10m. Raven Saunders and Jaida Ross also had great throws, Saunders with a season best.
Women’s 10000m-Final
Top Performers:
- Weini Kelati: 31:41.07
- Parker Valby: 31:41.56
- Karissa Schweizer: 31:41.56
In a tightly contested women’s 10000m, Weini Kelati claimed first place with a time of 31:41.07. Parker Valby and Karissa Schweizer finished in a dead heat for second, both clocking in at 31:41.56.
Women’s Pole Vault-Final
Top Performers:
- Bridget Williams, Katie Moon, Brynn King: 4.73m (Brynn King’s Personal Best)
The women’s pole vault was a three way tie for first with Bridget Williams, Katie Moon and Brynn King all clearing 4.73m. Brynn King had a personal best.
Women’s Javelin Throw-Final
Top Performers:
- Maggie Malone Hardin: 64.58m (Meeting Record)
- Kara Winger: 62.94m
- Madison Wiltrout: 61.17m (Personal Best)
Maggie Malone Hardin set the meeting record in the women’s javelin throw with 64.58m. Kara Winger and Madison Wiltrout had great throws, Wiltrout with a personal best.
Women’s 100m Hurdles-Final
Top Performers:
- Masai Russell: 12.25 (Personal Best, World Leading, Meeting Record)
- Alaysha Johnson: 12.31 (Personal Best)
- Maggie Malone Hardin: 12.31 (Personal Best)
Masai Russell broke the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.25, the world best for the year and the meeting record. Alaysha Johnson and Maggie Malone Hardin also had personal bests.
Women’s 1500m-Final
Top Performers:
- Nikki Hiltz: 3:55.33 (meeting record, Personal Best)
- Emily Mackay: 3:55.90 (Personal Best)
- Elle St. Pierre: 3:55.99 (Personal Best)
Nikki Hiltz broke the women’s 1500m in 3:55.33, an meeting record and personal best. Emily Mackay and Elle St. Pierre also had personal bests.
Women’s 400m Hurdles-Final
Top Performers:
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: 50.65 (World Record)
- Anna Cockrell: 52.64 (Personal Best)
- Jasmine Jones: 52.77 (Personal Best)
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record in the women’s 400m hurdles in 50.65. Anna Cockrell and Jasmine Jones had personal bests and are now world-ranking top performers.
Conclusion
The U.S. 2024 Olympic Trials for track and field showed what amazing athletes the women are. Many personal bests and world records were set across the events. These top performers will make a big impact at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The trials not only found the champions but also celebrated the sport and the pursuit of excellence.
FAQs
Who won the women’s 20K racewalk at the 2024 Olympic Trials?
Robyn Stevens won the women’s 20K racewalk with a time of 1:37:38.
What was Gabby Thomas’ time in the women’s 200m final?
Gabby Thomas clocked 21.81 seconds in the women’s 200m final.
Who set the world record in the women’s 400m hurdles at the 2024 Olympic Trials?
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a world record in the women’s 400m hurdles with a time of 50.65 seconds.
Which athlete won the women’s long jump final?
Tara Davis-Woodhall won the women’s long jump final with a leap of 7.00 meters.
What was the distance achieved by Chase Jackson in the women’s shot put?
Chase Jackson achieved a season-best throw of 20.10 meters in the women’s shot put.
Who were the top three performers in the women’s 1500m final?
Nikki Hiltz, Emily Mackay, and Elle St. Pierre were the top three performers in the women’s 1500m final, with Hiltz setting an meeting record of 3:55.33.
Where were the 2024 Olympic Trials for track and field held?
Track & field competitions for the 2024 Summer Olympics took place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
