The 2024 Olympic Trials were a showcase of athletic greatness with the teams of top athletes across many track and field events. From sprints to middle distance to hurdles to field events to jumps to multi-events the trials found the best of the best. Let’s see who clinched the championships of track and field in the 2024 Olympics.
Men’s 20K Racewalk-Final
Top Males:
- Nick Christie: 1:24:46
- Emmanuel Corvera: 1:30:15
- Jordan Crawford: 1:30:52
Nick Christie won the men’s 20K racewalk in 1:24:46 following by Emmanuel Corvera and Jordan Crawford, respectively in 1:30:15 and 1:30:52. Christie’s performance was a result of his hard training and smart pacing. He dominated the competition in this endurance event and sets himself up well for the Olympics.
Men’s Discus-Final
Top Males:
- Andrew Evans: 66.61m
- Sam Mattis: 66.07m (Season Best)
- Joseph Brown: 65.79m
Andrew Evans won the men’s discus with a 66.61m throw. He’s been consistent and working on his technique. Sam Mattis threw a season best and Joseph Brown was 3rd with a 66.07m throw and a 65.79m throw.
Men’s 200-Final
Top Males:
- Noah Lyles: 19.53 (World Leading)
- Kenny Bednarek: 19.59 (Personal Best)
- Erriyon Knighton: 19.77 (Season Best)
- Christian Coleman: 19.89 (Season Best)
Noah Lyles was fast in the men’s 200 with a 19.53. His explosive and perfect brought him a superior score. Kenny Bednarek, with 19.59, and Erriyon Knighton, with 19.77 both threw down personal bests and Christian Coleman was 4th with a season best.
Men’s Hammer-Final
Top Males:
- Daniel Haugh: 79.51m (Season Best)
- Rudy Winkler: 78.89m (Season Best)
- Justin Stafford: 77.07m (Personal Best)
- Tyler Williams: 76.55m (Personal Best)
- Jordan Geist: 76.30m (Personal Best)
Daniel Haugh won the men’s hammer with a season best 79.51m. Rudy Winkler and Justin Stafford also threw season and personal bests with 78.89m and 77.07m. Tyler Williams and Jordan Geist also acquired their best grades in this season.
Men’s High Jump-Final
Top Males:
- Shelby McEwen: 2.30m
- Caleb Snowden: 2.27m (Personal Best)
Shelby McEwen won the men’s high jump with a 2.30m jump which show his perfect technique and mentally tough. Caleb Snowden was 2nd with a personal best 2.27m. Snowden’s 2.27m is a career best we can guess that he’s ready for a bigger jump.
Men’s Triple Jump-Final
Top Males:
- Salif Mane: 17.52m (Personal Best)
- Russell Robinson: 17.01m
- Donald Scott: 16.87m
Salif Mane won the men’s triple jump with a personal best 17.52m by his powerful and precise and took. Russell Robinson and Donald Scott were 2nd and 3rd.
Men’s 5000-Final
Top Males:
- Grant Fisher: 13:08.85 (Meeting Record)
- Abdihamid Nur: 13:09.01
- Parker Wolfe: 13:10.75 (Personal Best)
Grant Fisher set the meeting record in the men’s 5000 with a 13:08.85. His perfect endurance and strategy helped him broke the old meeting record. Abdihamid Nur and Parker Wolfe were 2nd and 3rd with personal bests in 13:09.01 and 13:10.75.
Men’s 800-Final
Top Males:
- Bryce Hoppel: 1:42.77 (Meeting Record, Personal Best)
- Hobbs Kessler: 1:43.64 (Personal Best)
- Brandon Miller: 1:43.97
Bryce Hoppel was the star of the men’s 800 with a personal best and meeting record 1:42.77. He was fast and tactical. Hobbs Kessler ranked 2, throw a personal best in 1:43.64, and Brandon Miller ranked 3 in 1:43.97.
Men’s 400m Hurdles-Final
Top Males:
- Rai Benjamin: 46.46 (World Leading, Personal Best)
- C J Allen: 47.81 (Season Best)
- Trevor Bassitt: 47.82 (Season Best)
Rai Benjamin become the fatest man this year in the men’s 400m hurdles with a 46.46 which is a big time and a testament to his hard work and talent and shows that he was fast, technical and mentally tough. C J Allen and Trevor Bassitt were 2nd and 3rd both with season bests.
Overall
The U.S. 2024 Olympic Trials for track and field showed the depth and dedication of the Olympic Team. The significance of men’s competitions was highlighted, especially in events like the men’s 200m and men’s 20K Racewalk. With medals, world records, and personal bests across many events, these top males and world champions are set to make a big impact at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The trials not only crowned the champions but also showed the sport and the pursuit of excellence.
