Top track and field athletes from all over the country are heading to Eugene, Oregon for the 2024 U.S. Olympic track and field trials. The trials will take place at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus from Friday to Sunday, June 30. Around 900 athletes will compete for a chance to represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics, with the top three in each event securing a spot.
Some of the big names to watch out for include Ryan Crouser, a two-time Olympic champion and shot put world-record holder, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning Olympic champion and 400-meter hurdles world-record holder, Noah Lyles, a three-time 200 meter world champion, Athing Mu, the defending Olympic 800 meter gold medalist, and Sha’Carri Richardson, the defending 100 meter world champ.
To catch all the action, you can watch the track and field trials live on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, and the NBC and NBC Sports apps. The trials will be broadcast live on TV starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, with tape-delayed coverage on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. The finals will be aired live on NBC during primetime.
Here is a breakdown of the TV broadcast schedule for each day according to NBC:
– Friday, June 21: Finals on Peacock or USA Network from 6:30 – 9 p.m., and on NBC or Peacock from 9 – 11 p.m.
– Saturday, June 22: Finals on NBC or Peacock from 9 – 11 p.m.
– Sunday, June 23: Finals on NBC or Peacock from 8:30 – 11 p.m.
– Monday, June 24: Finals on NBC or Peacock from 8 – 11 p.m.
In addition to the TV schedule, here is a detailed schedule of heats and finals for each day of the trials:
– Day 1: Friday, June 21 – morning session starting at 1 p.m. with events like the M 100m decathlon heats and concluding with the evening session from 6:20 p.m. with events like the M 400m round 1.
– Day 2: Saturday, June 22 – morning session starting at 1 p.m. with events like the M 110m hurdles decathlon heats and concluding with the evening session from 7:45 p.m. with events like the M long jump qualifier.
– Day 3: Sunday, June 23 – morning session starting at 1 p.m. with events like the W 100m hurdles heptathlon heats and concluding with the evening session from 8 p.m. with events like the W hammer final.
– Day 4: Monday, June 24 – morning session starting at 1 p.m. with events like the W long jump heptathlon groups and concluding with the evening session from 8 p.m. with events like the W discus qualifier.
Be sure to tune in and witness the incredible feats of athleticism as these athletes compete for a chance to represent their country on the world stage at the Paris Olympics.
