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Discover Team USA's men's track and field roster for Paris 2024, featuring stars like Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin aiming for gold.
The Olympics are once again upon us, and Team USA is ready to make a mark at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With a mix of returning medalists and fresh faces, the American men's track and field roster boasts exceptional talent across a variety of events.
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100m
The face of USA track and field Noah Lyles confirmed his top-tier status with a scorching 9.83 seconds in the men’s 100-meter final at the trials.
Alongside him, Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley, who previously clinched a silver medal in Tokyo, are all set to bring their explosive speed to the Paris tracks.
This trio’s combination of experience and raw power forms a formidable front for the U.S. in one of the Olympics' most iconic events.
110m hurdles
A familiar name in the hurdles Grant Holloway is eyeing gold after a near miss in Tokyo, where he took home silver.
At the trials, he showcased his readiness by clocking in at 12.86 seconds, a time that would have won him gold in the previous Olympics.
Joining him are Freddie Crittenden and Daniel Roberts, the former making his Olympic debut, and the latter bringing experience from Tokyo, setting up a strong team for this high-stakes event.
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200m
Noah Lyles demonstrated his versatility and sheer pace by also clinching the 200-meter at the trials with an impressive 19.53 seconds, narrowly edging out Kenny Bednarek.
With Erriyon Knighton rounding out the team, this event is likely to be a highlight for the U.S., with all three runners previously finishing in the top four at Tokyo 2021 behind Canada’s Andre De Grasse.
400m
Michael Norman returns with hopes of improving on his fifth-place finish in Tokyo.
He is joined by Quincy Hall, whose commanding win at the trials with a time of 44.17 seconds positions him as a strong medal contender.
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Chris Bailey rounds out the team bringing fresh energy to the mix.
400m hurdles
Rai Benjamin, who captured silver in Tokyo, solidified his Paris bid with an impressive sub-47-second finish at the trials.
CJ Allen and Trevor Bassitt, both first-time Olympians, will join Benjamin as they aim to convert his previous silver into gold.
800m
Bryce Hoppel returns to the Olympics with an improved trial time that bested his Tokyo performance.
Hobbs Kessler, having already qualified for the 1500m, adds the 800m to his Paris challenges, showcasing his endurance and tactical racing prowess.
Brandon Miller completes the team, ready to make his Olympic debut.
1500m
Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Hobbs Kessler make up the U.S. team for the 1500-meter race.
All three athletes met the Olympic standard at the trials, demonstrating their readiness and resilience.
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This event will test their strategic racing abilities and endurance on the Olympic stage.
5000m
Grant Fisher and Abdihamid Nur are set to represent the U.S. in this challenging race.
Fisher, doubling down after his 10,000m trial win, and Nur, making his Olympic debut, will need to bring their best to contend with the global competition.
10,000m
Grant Fisher leads the U.S. team again in the 10,000m, followed closely by Woody Kincaid and newcomer Nico Young.
This trio having demonstrated strong performances at the trials are prepared to face the long-distance challenge in Paris.
Decathlon
Heath Baldwin, Zach Ziemek, and Harrison Williams represent the U.S. in the decathlon an exhaustive series of ten track and field events that tests versatility and stamina.
Baldwin led the trials, while Ziemek brings experience from his sixth-place finish in Tokyo.
Discus
Andrew Evans and Joseph Brown look to improve the U.S.'s standings in the discus throw, both having shown strong potential at the trials with throws exceeding 65 meters. They aim to transform their trial success into Olympic medals.
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Hammer
Daniel Haugh and Rudy Winkler, returning Olympians, have shown significant improvements since Tokyo.
Haugh, in particular, won the hammer throw final at the trials, indicating that he is a strong contender for a medal in Paris.
High Jump
Shelby McEwen and JuVaughn Harrison are set to return to the Olympics, aiming to surpass their previous performances.
Harrison, who finished seventh in Tokyo, looks to leverage his experience for a better outcome in Paris.
Javelin
Curtis Thompson leads the team in the javelin throw, hoping to build on his past Olympic experience.
He is joined potentially by Capers Williamson and Donavon Banks whose participation will depend on the final world rankings.
Marathon
Leonard Korir, Conner Mantz, and Clayton Young have secured their places on the marathon team, each bringing unique strengths and strategies to one of the Olympics' most grueling challenges.
Pole Vault
Chris Nilsen and Sam Kendricks, with past Olympic experiences of highs and lows, aim to dominate the pole vault.
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Shot Put
Ryan Crouser, Joe Kovacs, and Payton Otterdahl, all exceeding the 22-meter mark at the trials, form a powerful shot put trio.
Their aim is clear: to return with gold and silver medals.
3000m Steeplechase
Kenneth Rooks and Matthew Wilkinson will tackle the steeplechase, a race combining speed, stamina, and technique.
Both first-timers at the Olympics, they aim to make a significant impact in Paris.
Triple Jump
Donald Scott returns to the triple jump, along with newcomer Salif Mane, who impressed with a 17.52-meter jump at the trials.
Their sights are set on improving their standings and aiming for the podium in Paris.
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