The Olympic Trials have recently finished in Eugene, Oregon. Through the Trials, the top runners have raced to earn their spots to represent Team USA and wear stars and stripes in Paris later on in July/August.
This article provides the complete roster for Team USA’s Track and Field team, including short biographies of all of the runners.
Women’s Team
100 Meter:
Sha'Carri Richardson: Sha'Carri Richardson is a fiery American sprinter who rose to fame in 2019, then roared back in 2023 to claim the World Championship title in the 100 meters.
Melissa Jefferson: Rising American sprint star Melissa Jefferson is a Coastal Carolina University athlete who rocketed to the top in 2022, winning the NCAA indoor 60m and the US outdoor 100m before claiming gold in the 4x100m relay at both the World Championships.
Twanisha Terry: Double World Champion sprinter Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry anchors USC's record-breaking relays and specializes in the 100-meter dash.
200 Meter:
Gabby Thomas: Harvard grad and sprinting sensation Gabby Thomas leaves opponents in the dust, boasting Olympic and World Championship medals in the 100m and 200m.
Brittany Brown: Brittany Brown is either a government official leading USAID's conflict prevention efforts or a decorated American sprinter with a World Championship silver medal in the 200 meters.
McKenzie Long: A rising American sprint star, McKenzie Long recently claimed the NCAA championship title in both the 100m and 200m.
400 Meter:
Kendall Ellis: Olympic and multi-time NCAA champion Kendall Ellis is a force on the track, specializing in the 400 meters and starring in victorious relay teams.
Aaliyah Butler: University of Georgia sophomore Aaliyah Butler is a rising star in sprinting, racking up top finishes in the 200m, 400m, and relays.
Alexis Homes: American 400-meter specialist Alexis Holmes holds a national title and helped shatter the mixed 4x400m relay world record in 2023.
800 Meter:
Nia Akins: America's reigning 800-meter champion, Nia Akins secured her spot at the 2024 Olympics with a blazing victory at the U.S. Trials.
Allie Wilson: After a coaching change and fierce determination, Allie Wilson secured her first national title in the 800m and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Juliette Whittaker: A Stanford sophomore, Juliette Whittaker is a rising star in middle-distance running, claiming the 2024 NCAA indoor 800m title and a World U20 Championships bronze medal.
5,000 Meter (5k):
Elle St. Pierre: Vermont's Elle Purrier St. Pierre is a dairy farmer and Olympian who dominates middle-distance races, recently winning the 1500m at the U.S. Trials for Paris.
Elisa Cranny: American distance runner Elisa Cranny, a four-time national champion, holds the indoor 5,000m American record and recently snagged gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the US Championships.
Karissa Schweizer: American middle-distance runner Karissa Schweizer boasts an indoor 3000m American record, an Olympic appearance, and a World Record in the women's 4x1500 meters relay.
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10,000 Meters (10k):
Weini Kelati: Enduring a remarkable journey, Eritrean-born Weini Kelati became a U.S. citizen and American record holder in the half marathon, recently securing a spot on the 2024 Olympic team in the 10,000 meters.
Parker Valby*: Reigning NCAA champion Parker Valby is a distance running prodigy, shattering collegiate records in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and indoor 3,000m.
Parissa Scheweizer*: Parissa Scheweizer's Olympic fate rests on world ranking after a strong showing in the U.S. Trials for the 10,000 meters.
100 Meters Hurdles:
Masai Russell: U.S. hurdler Masai Russell holds the NCAA record in the 100m hurdles and is ranked #4 all-time with a blistering personal best of 12.25 seconds.
Alaysha Johnson: Overcoming challenges, hurdler Alaysha Johnson secured second place at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, earning a spot on the team to Paris.
Grace Stark: Soaring to victory, hurdler Grace Stark is the reigning NCAA champion in the 100m hurdles, clocking a personal best of 12.31 seconds.
400 Meters Hurdles:
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: Dominating the 400m hurdles with a world record and Olympic gold, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is redefining the sport.
Anna Cockrell: Two-time Olympian Anna Cockrell is a force to be reckoned with, medaling in the 400m hurdles at the Pan American Games and returning to Paris in 2024.
Jasmine Jones: Daughter of a former NFL player, Jasmine Jones secured her spot on the 2024 Olympic team with a personal best time in the 400m hurdles.
Men’s Team:
100 Meter:
Noah Lyles: American sprinting star Noah Lyles boasts an Olympic bronze, three World Championship titles, and the third-fastest 200m time ever recorded.
Kenny Bednarek: Silver medalist in the 200m at both the Olympics and World Championships, Kenny Bednarek is a rising star in American sprinting.
Fred Kerley: Fred Kerley, the reigning 100m World Champion, transitioned from the 400m to sprint dominance, also sharing the title of 6th fastest man ever in the 100 meters.
200 Meter:
Noah Lyles: American sprinting star Noah Lyles boasts an Olympic bronze, three World Championship titles, and the third-fastest 200m time ever recorded.
Kenny Bednarek: A double World Championship silver medalist in the 200m, Kenny Bednarek is a young American sprinter poised for the podium.
Erriyon Knighton: Teen sprinting sensation Erriyon Knighton burst onto the scene with a world junior record in the 200m and is already challenging veterans in the 100m.
400 Meter:
Quincy Hall: American track star Quincy Hall uses his blazing speed in both the 400m and 400m hurdles, securing a World Championship gold in the 4x400m relay.
Michael Norman: World indoor 400m record holder and two-time USA champion, Michael Norman is a force on the track, specializing in the 400 meters.
Chris Bailey: A rising American star, Christopher Bailey anchors relay teams and excels in the 400 meters, recently setting a school record and securing a World Indoor Championship silver medal.
800 Meter:
Bryce Hoppel: Reigning 800m World Indoor Champion Bryce Hoppel is a rising American star with a 1:42.77 personal best, the second-fastest indoor time in U.S. history.
Hobbs Kessler: American middle-distance runner Hobbs Kessler, a former national-caliber rock climber, holds the North American U20 record in the 1500m and recently secured his spot at the 2024 Olympics in both the 800m and 1500m.
Brandon Miller: An American middle-distance runner who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics with a personal best time in the 800m.
1,500 Meter:
Cole Hocker: American middle-distance star Cole Hocker boasts multiple national titles and a World Indoor Championship silver medal in the 1500m.
Yared Nuguse: American middle-distance ace Yared Nuguse is the North American record holder in the 1500m and a 2019 NCAA champion in the event.
Hobbs Kessler: American middle-distance runner Hobbs Kessler, a former national-caliber rock climber, holds the North American U20 record in the 1500m and recently secured his spot at the 2024 Olympics in both the 800m and 1500m.
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5,000 Meter (5k)
Grant Fisher: American distance runner Grant Fisher owns the national records in the 5,000m and 10,000m and recently completed a grueling 10,000m-5,000m double victory at the U.S.
Abdihamid Nur: Somali-born American distance runner Abdihamid Nur, a collegiate record holder in the 5000m, secured his spot at the 2024 Olympics with a second-place finish in the U.S. Trials.
10,000 Meter (10k)
Grant Fisher: American distance runner Grant Fisher owns the national records in the 5,000m and 10,000m and recently completed a grueling 10,000m-5,000m double victory at the U.S.
Woody Kincaid: American distance runner Woody Kincaid, a two-time national champion in the 10,000m, also holds the North American indoor record in the 5,000m and represented the U.S. at multiple Olympics and World Championships.
Nico Young: Two-time NCAA champion Nico Young is a rising American star, dominating collegiate distance running with records in the 5,000m and 10,000m.
110m Hurdles:
Grant Holloway: The second-fastest man ever in the 110m hurdles, American Grant Holloway is a three-time World Champion with a blistering personal best of 12.81 seconds.
Freddie Crittenden: Securing his first Olympic berth at 29, American hurdler Freddie Crittenden is a silver medalist in the Pan American Games and boasts a personal best of 12.93 seconds in the 110m hurdles.
Daniel Roberts: American hurdler Daniel Roberts soared to bronze at the 2023 World Championships in the 110m hurdles, ranking among the top collegians of all time.
400m Hurdles:
Raj Benjamin: Hurdler Rai Benjamin, the second-fastest man ever in the 400m hurdles, holds a silver medal from the Olympics and two from the World Championships.
CJ Allen: CJ Allen, a sophomore linebacker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, is a rising star known for his 41 tackles and two tackles for a loss in his 2023 season.
Trevor Bassitt: American unsponsored athlete Trevor Bassitt overcame coaching loss to win the 2022 US Indoor 400m title and secured a World Championship bronze in the 400m hurdles.
Men's Marathon:
Conner Mantz: American distance runner Conner Mantz, a former NCAA champion in cross country, rose to marathon stardom with a victory at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Clayton Young: Clayton Young, a former NCAA champion, overcame knee surgery to secure his spot on the 2024 U.S. Olympic marathon team with a personal best time of 2:08:00.
Leonard Korir: Soldier and American long-distance runner Leonard Korir, a two-time NCAA champion, secured his spot on the 2024 Olympic marathon team after a bronze medal finish at the U.S. Trials.
Women's Marathon:
Fiona O'Keeffe: In a marathon debut shocker, American long-distance runner Fiona O'Keeffe won the 2024 U.S. Trials, setting a new event record and qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
Emily Sisson: American record-holder in the marathon (2:18:29), Emily Sisson is a powerhouse distance runner who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics.
Dakotah Lindwurm: Minnesota's marathon marvel, Dakotah Lindwurm, rose to fame with back-to-back Grandma's Marathon wins and qualified for the 2024 Olympics with a personal best of 2:24:20.
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Field Events:
Men's:
Decathlon:
Heath Baldwin
Zach Ziemek
Harrison Williams
Discus:
Andrew Evans
Joseph Brown
Hammer:
Daniel Haugh
Rudy Winkler
High Jump:
Shelby McEwen
JuVaughn Harrison
Javelin:
Curtis Thompson
Capers Williamson*
Donavon Banks*
*World rankings will determine Olympic status
Long Jump:
Malcolm Clemons
Jarrion Lawson
Pole Vault:
Sam Kendricks
Chris Nilsen
Jacob Wooten
Shot Put:
Ryan Crouser
Joe Kovacs
Payton Otterdahl
Triple Jump:
Salif Mane
Donald Scott
Women's:
Heptathlon:
Anna Hall
Chari Hawkins
Taliyah Brooks
Discus:
Valarie Allman
Jayden Ulrich
Veronica Fraley
Hammer:
Annette Echikunwoke
DeAnna Price
Erin Reese
High Jump:
Rachel Glenn
Vashti Cunningham
Javelin:
Maggie Malone Hardin
Long Jump:
Tara Davis-Woodhall
Jasmine Moore
Monae' Nichols
Pole Vault:
Bridget Williams
Katie Moon
Brynn King
Shot Put:
Chase Jackson
Raven Saunders
Jaida Ross
Triple Jump:
Jasmine Moore
Keturah Orji
Tori Franklin
Team USA is looking very strong coming into the Olympics in Paris. Athletes have time for a few more instrumental workouts and a final tune-up before tapering for race week. During this time, recovery will be even more important than ever. That's why many athletes choose to use Speed Hound's Pro Performance Recovery System to accelerate their recovery process.
You can see the athletes' bios, schedule of events, and replays on the Team USA website.