The men’s 110-meter hurdles was the only event final scheduled for Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. On Day 8 of the trials, however, the action continued at Hayward Field in Eugene with plenty of stars and intrigue.
The 200-meter sprint studs Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles made a comeback to the track for their respective semifinals. The women’s 1,500 and men’s 800 final heats also saw tremendous action.
Jaida Ross, the Oregon Ducks’ NCAA champion shot-putter, was among the contenders as the women’s shot put began with its qualifying rounds and came away with third place, throwing for 63 feet, 10 ¼ inches
After taking a break from competition to win the silver medal at the world championships in Eugene, javelin thrower Kara Winger made a comeback and led women’s javelin qualifying. Additionally, Grant Holloway dominated the track in the 110 hurdles event final, clocking in under 13 seconds.
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Men’s 110 hurdles final
In the finals, Grant Holloway, Freddie Crittenden, and Daniel Roberts all managed to achieve performances under 13 seconds; Holloway won with a time of 12.86, Crittenden placed second with a time of 12.93, and Roberts finished third with a time of 12.96.
Women’s shot put qualifying:
With a throw of 64 feet, 6 inches, Chase Jackson wins the competition, ahead of Jaida Ross with a throw of 63 feet, 10 ¼ inches and Raven Saunders with 64 feet, 1 ¼ inches.
Men’s 200 meters, semifinals
With a time of 19.6, Noah Lyles wins and gains automatic qualification. He is followed by Christian Coleman (19.89), Erriyon Knighton (19.9), Kenny Bednarek (19.96), Robert Gregory (19.98), Courtney Lindsey (20.05), and Kyree King (20.25).
Qualification round results for men’s triple jump
Russell Robinson cleared 56 feet, 2 ¾ inches on his second attempt, good for first place. Salif Mane, who made his third jump of 55 feet, 8 ½ inches, comes in second. Third place went to Donald Scott, who jumped 55 feet, 0.5 inches on his second attempt.
Women’s 200-meter semifinal
Sha’Carri Richardson set a new personal best in the opening heat with a timing of 21.92. In the second heat, McKenzie Long eventually crossed the finish line at 22.01. After hitting 21.78 in the third heat, Gabby Thomas finished with the fastest time overall. Abby Steiner finished fourth overall with a timing of 22.03. Brittany Brown’s time of 22.08 put her in fifth position.
Men’s 800 meters, semifinals
Hobbs Kessler finished first, two tenths of a second ahead of Brandon Miller (1:43.71 and 1:43.73, respectively). At 1:44.01, Bryce Hoppel, Abraham Alvarado, and Jonah Koech trailed behind them. The final five go through.
Women’s qualifying pole vault
Eight women, including Marissa Kalsey, Kristen Leland, Gabriela Leon, Hana Moll, Sandi Morris, Katie Moon, and Chloe Timberg, tied for first place. The pole was raised to a height of 14 feet, 9 inches. Along with Emily Grove and Riley Felts, Amanda Moll also cleared it.
Men’s 400 hurdles, semifinals
Rai Benjamin won the men’s 400-hurdles semifinals in 47.97 seconds, besting CJ Allen’s 48.16 seconds. Aldrich Bailey finished in third position with a time of 48.69, ahead of Trevor Bassitt’s 49.02 and Caleb Dean’s 48.92.
Men’s hammer throw qualifying
Rudy Winkler won first place with a throw of 252 feet, 11 inches, better than Justin Stafford’s 249 feet, 9 inches. Third place went to Daniel Haugh, who measured 245 feet, 10 inches.
Women’s 1,500 meters, semifinals
Nikki Hiltz claimed first place at 4:01.40 with Sinclaire Johnson at her heels, recording a 4:01.68. In third place was Heather MacLean at 4:02.082, beating out Cory McGee’s 4:02.087 by a hair.
Round 1 of the women’s 100 hurdles
Masai Russell set the fastest time, clocking in at 12.35. Alaysha Johnson finished in second place with a time of 12.37. Following her were Keni Harrison in 12.49, Tonea Marshall at 12.41, and Grace Stark at 12.52.
Women’s javelin qualifying: Kara Winger won the competition with a throw of 206 feet, 8 inches in her second round and 201 feet, 8 inches in her third. After throwing 194 feet, 9 inches, Avione Allgood finished in second place, and Maggie Malone Hardin placed third with a throw of 204 feet, 9 inches.
