The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, have ended, with several athletes from the Houston area having competed for a chance to represent the United States at the Paris Olympics.
Alaysha Johnson reacts to a second place during the women's 100-meter hurdles final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials, Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. – , Texas, secured her ticket to Paris by running a personal best in the 100-meter hurdles and placing second overall in the event.
Brynn King competes in the women's pole vault final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials, Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. Jacob Wooten, a pole vaulter from Tomball, tied for second in the pole vault, earning him a place on Team USA. While some local athletes faced disappointment in Oregon, their efforts were commendable. Houston’s Jaiya Covington and Alexandra Webster from The Woodlands came close but did not make it to the finals for Team USA in the 100-meter hurdles. Covington remained hopeful, stating, “It just takes patience and time, so it will come.” Similarly, Webster expressed her desire to continue pursuing her athletic career and eventually become a professional athlete.
In the men’s 200-meter race, Wheatley High School graduate Robert Gregory finished 7th overall, just missing out on a spot for Paris. He planned to take a short break before resuming training for his next opportunity to make the team. The University of Houston’s Sydni Townsend reached the finals in the women’s 400-meter hurdles but missed making the team by seconds. “At the end of the day, I am appreciative and grateful to run with those girls, the experience here—it’s my first trials, so the experience was good, but yeah, bittersweet,” Townsend remarked.Other Houston-area athletes who competed in the trials included:• Kyle Sieracki of Tomball competed in the decathlon.
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