Track and Field

[GMUgemini]

Wilson set, then broke, the 400M under 18 world record in his initial 100 heat and his semifinal heat. He will run in the finals but his time was the 7th best.
Top 3 finishers make the Olympic Team.

Looks like he punched his ticket and made the team: https://x.com/TrackGazette/status/1805421765377626233

 

[jessej]

Looks like he punched his ticket and made the team: https://x.com/TrackGazette/status/1805421765377626233

no- he finished in 6th place - the top 3 make the Olympic Team

Historically the top 4 make the relay team
and usually, 2 others are chosen by the USTAF Officials to complete the relay pool
they may choose him, or they may choose someone older who may not have a chance 4 years from now

 

[GMUgemini]

no- he finished in 6th place - the top 3 make the Olympic Team

Historically the top 4 make the relay team
and usually, 2 others are chosen by the USTAF Officials to complete the relay pool
they may choose him, or they may choose someone older who may not have a chance 4 years from now

It says he is competing in the 4x400 relay in Paris. He’ll be running in the preliminary heats apparently.

 

[Pablo]

Assistant Coach Susanna Sullivan Set to Compete at the US Olympic Trials - George Mason University Athletics

Fairfax, Va. -- George Mason track and field assistant Susanna Sullivan is competing at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in progress in Eugene, Oregon.

gomason.com

"Sullivan is vying to secure a place on Team USA to fulfill a dream and represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. To qualify, she needs a top three finish in the 10,000-meter final scheduled for Friday, June 28 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern time. The event will air on the NBC/Peacock platforms.

An assistant for the past two seasons for the Patriots, Sullivan got her qualifier for the trials by finishing with a personal best time of 31:55.80 in March 2023 at the meet named The TEN held in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. She is the #15 ranked entrant among 25 runners accepted by the USATF in the event."

 

[psyclone]

Assistant Coach Susanna Sullivan Set to Compete at the US Olympic Trials - George Mason University Athletics

Fairfax, Va. -- George Mason track and field assistant Susanna Sullivan is competing at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in progress in Eugene, Oregon.

gomason.com

"Sullivan is vying to secure a place on Team USA to fulfill a dream and represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. To qualify, she needs a top three finish in the 10,000-meter final scheduled for Friday, June 28 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern time. The event will air on the NBC/Peacock platforms.

An assistant for the past two seasons for the Patriots, Sullivan got her qualifier for the trials by finishing with a personal best time of 31:55.80 in March 2023 at the meet named The TEN held in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. She is the #15 ranked entrant among 25 runners accepted by the USATF in the event."

Didn't quite make it, finishing 14th out of 22, about a minute behind the 3d place finisher and 40 seconds behind the 4th place (Note: if she had run at her personal best time, she would have finished 4th). But hats off to her for even qualifying for the finals!

Women's 10,000m Results at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials; Kelati Secures Paris Berth - World-Track and Field

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials 10,000m results with Weini Kelati winning the race with a strong finish, beating Parker Valby and Karissa Schweizer.

world-track.org

 

[jessej]

It says he is competing in the 4x400 relay in Paris. He’ll be running in the preliminary heats apparently.

officially in the Relay Pool
he will run in one of the early heats which will qualify him for a medal

 

[Verdad]

I've started a list of local people to root for in the Olympics, feel free to add and then we can post a new thread when the games start:

400M hurdles, women – Lauren Hoffman, Battlefield HS grad from PW

400M relay, men - Jabez Reeves (Liberia), Garfield HS grad from PW; Quincy Wilson 16 y/o from MD

USMNT Soccer – Kevin Paredes, from South Riding and Griffin Yow from Clifton

 

[Pablo]

I've started a list of local people to root for in the Olympics, feel free to add and then we can post a new thread when the games start:

400M hurdles, women – Lauren Hoffman, Battlefield HS grad from PW

400M relay, men - Jabez Reeves (Liberia), Garfield HS grad from PW; Quincy Wilson 16 y/o from MD

USMNT Soccer – Kevin Paredes, from South Riding and Griffin Yow from Clifton

Noah Lyles, Alexandria City High School

 

[Verdad]

Noah Lyles, Alexandria City High School

Updated list (and I recommend everyone watch Sprinter on Netflix, featuring Noah Lyles, before Olympics):

100/200M and relays, Noah Lyle, Alexandria
Fencing, Hadley Husisian, Mclean
Womens 4 Rowing, Claire Collins, McLean (my wife worked with her mom)
400M hurdles, women – Lauren Hoffman, Battlefield HS grad from PW
400M relay, men - Jabez Reeves (Liberia), Garfield HS grad from PW; Quincy Wilson 16 y/o from MD
USMNT – Kevin Paredes, from South Riding and Griffin Yow from Clifton
100 free, womens swimming, Torri Huske, Arlington

 

[Pablo]

George Mason Crowned as 2025 Atlantic 10 Women's Indoor Track and Field Champions - George Mason University Athletics

Fairfax, Va. – George Mason University has been crowned the Atlantic 10 Women's Indoor Track and Field Champions, claiming the title today at the Virginia Beach

gomason.com

"Fairfax, Va. – George Mason University has been crowned the Atlantic 10 Women's Indoor Track and Field Champions, claiming the title today at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.

The Patriots clinched the championship in dramatic fashion, securing three additional medals on the final day of competition. Abby Weening captured gold in the high jump, delivering a pivotal performance that helped Mason maintain its lead over vcu. Olamide Enajekpo earned bronze in the shot put, while Susan Adenitan placed third in the 200m race.

With the championship hanging in the balance, the 4x400m relay became the deciding event. Holding a slim 2.5-point advantage over vcu, the Patriots needed to outpace the Rams to secure the title. The relay team—Chairley Bido, Simone Hamlar, Helena Santacana, and Ay'rianna Moore—delivered in dominant fashion, sealing the long-awaited victory for George Mason.

Abby Weening was named the Most Outstanding Field Performer, recognizing her stellar meet, which included two gold medals in the pentathlon and high jump. Meanwhile, Head Coach Andrew Gerard and his staff—Tony Mihalich, Tim Nickas, Reynaldo Radlin, Michelle Wallerstedt Hodge, Ivan Chirinos, Cason Gardner, Bobby Kestyn, Susanna Sullivan, and Morgan Holmes—were honored as the Coaching Staff of the Year."

"This victory marks a historic achievement for George Mason, as the Patriots claim their first A-10 Indoor Championship since 2014."