The Best Moments From the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials

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From Allyson Felix and Athing Mu to the men’s 1500 meters and Jenny Simpson, the Runner’s World editors describe the races that took our breath away.

, at 35 years old, to make her fifth Olympic team. After placing behind Quanera Hayes, the two moms of young children celebrated together with the little ones right by them on the track.

It was such a massive moment considering how Felix, the most decorated U.S. track athlete in history, has beenabout protecting the rights of athletes during their pregnancies. But these Trials proved she’s still a world-class athlete as a mom and an entrepreneur—she announced that she’s launching her own line of shoes and track spikes under the brand name Saysh. Can’t wait to watch her in another Olympics.

I’ve never met Cooper and have no idea what she’s good at besides running. But if I were a hiring manager, I would track her down the second she retired from professional running. Any organization would be better off with a few Abbey Coopers.Even with the meet delay caused by the heat, the men’s 1500-meter final was worth the wait on Sunday night.

Behind Hocker’s dominant kick, Centrowitz finished second to make his third Olympic team, and Notre Dame junior Yared Nuguse edged out world championship finalist Craig Engels to qualify for Team USA. According to Athlete Tracking, Hocker split 12.20, Centrowitz split 12.53, and Nuguse ran 12.74 in the last 100 meters to nab spots on the podium in Eugene.— Taylor Dutch

 

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