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2026 USATF Outdoor Championships

2026 USATF Championships Day 2 Recap

2026 USATF Championships Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships was on July 24. Here's what happened.

Jul 25, 2026 by Lauryn Heskin
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The 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships wrapped up an exciting Day 2 of competition. Both Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson claimed their third U.S. 100m title, with Lyles running a new world lead and Richardson equaling her season's best. Garrett Scantling captured the Decathlon title with a U.S. #1 performance, and Erin Marsh secured the victory in the Heptathlon. Roisin Willis lead the qualifiers in the Women's 800, dipping under 2 minutes, with West Ferguson leading the way on the men's side. 

Here's what happened on Day 2 of the USATF Outdoor Championships.

Garrett Scantling Captures Decathlon Title in World No. 4 Performance

Garrett Scantling capped off a dominant decathlon performance, winning four of the ten events to capture his third U.S. outdoor title. He finished with 8526 points, which is the best performance by an American this season and the fourth best in the world.

Here is the final list of results for the Men's Decathlon.

  1. Garrett Scantling (Unattached) - 8,526
  2. Kyle Garland (NIKE/NYAC) - 8,431
  3. Hakim McMorris (VS Athletics) - 8,312
  4. Marcus Weaver (Unattached) - 7,770 (SB)
  5. John Swabik (Kansas) - 7,606
  6. Josh Mooney (Connecticut) - 7,495
  7. Nick Bianco (Unattached) - 7,369 (SB)
  8. Michael Bennett (Duke) - 7,309
  9. Drew Thompson (Unattached) - 7,081
  10. Carter Morton (Northern Iowa) - 6,878
  11. Devon Williams (NIKE/US Army) - 6,585
  12. Heath Baldwin (NIKE) - DNF
  13. Ryan Gregory (Long Beach State) - DNF
  14. Zachery Ziemek (Unattached) - DNF
  15. Kyle Sieracki (Unattached) - DNF

Noah Lyles Is Inevitable, Wins Third 100m National Title & Drops World Lead

It wasn't even close!

Noah Lyles ran a wind-legal 9.79, becoming the first man in the world under 9.80 this season. Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek finished second and third, with the former running 9.875 to the Olympic medalist's 9.880.

Christian Coleman and Courtney Lindsey ran 9.93 and 9.97, with five total men under 10.00.

Lyles' time of 9.79 matches his lifetime best from August 2024, moving ahead of Oblique Seville's (JAM) previous lead of 9.82. 

Here is the final list of results for the Men's 100m.

  1. Noah Lyles (adidas) - 9.79 WL
  2. Ronnie Baker (adidas) - 9.88
  3. Kenny Bednarek (NIKE) - 9.88
  4. Christian Coleman (NIKE) - 9.93
  5. Courtney Lindsey (NIKE) - 9.97
  6. Brandon Hicklin (NIKE) - 10.00
  7. Lawrence Johnson (Unattached) - 10.03
  8. ZaChaeus Beard (Unattached) - 10.03
  9. Maximilian Thomas (On) - 10.10

Sha'Carri Richardson Runs Away With 100m Title, Matches World No. 2

Now a three-time U.S. champion in the 100m, Richardson kept her foot on the gas, running 10.77 as she matched her SB she dropped last weekend in Florida. Kayla White ran the fastest she has all year, clocking 10.90 in her runner-up finish, followed by Tamari Davis (11.00) in third. 

Here is the final list of results for the Women's 100m.

  1. Sha'Carri Richardson (NIKE/Star Athletics) - 10.77
  2. Kayla White (NIKE) - 10.90
  3. Tamari Davis (adidas) - 11.00
  4. Anavia Battle (adidas) - 11.02
  5. Jaslyn Gardner (Unattached) - 11.03
  6. Nayla Harris (Unattached) - 11.06
  7. Kaila Jackson (Georgia) - 11.11
  8. Jassani Carter (Georgia) - 11.15
  9. Melicia Mouzzon (Unattached) - 11.18

Roisin Willis Dips Under 2:00, Leads Qualifiers for the 800m final

Stopping the clock at 1:59.83, ahead of Meghan Hunter (2:00.38), Willis was the fastest contender, but will be joined by Addy Wiley, Juliette Whittaker, and Makayla Paige, who follow suit and handled business.

High school star Paige Sheppard finished fifth in the first heat, but will take the last time qualifier after running 2:00.99. 

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Women's 800m Finals.

  1. Roisin Willis (New Balance) - 1:59.83 Q
  2. Meghan Hunter (NIKE Swoosh TC) - 2:00.38 Q
  3. Emma J Sullivan (Kennesaw State) - 2:00.66 q
  4. Lauren Tolbert (Duke) - 2:00.93 q
  5. Paige Sheppard (New Balance) - 2:00.99 q
  6. Addy Wiley (adidas) - 2:01.40 Q
  7. Makayla Paige (NIKE Swoosh TC) - 2:01.45 Q
  8. Michaela Rose (adidas) - 2:01.58
  9. Mckenna Keegan (Unattached) - 2:01.64
  10. Nia Akins (HOKA) - 2:01.78 Q
  11. Valery Tobias (Brooks/BROOKS Beasts TC) - 2:01.98
  12. Heather MacLean (adidas) - 2:02.16
  13. Juliette Whittaker (Brooks/BROOKS Beasts TC) - 2:02.22 Q
  14. Emily Richards (Atalanta NYC) - 2:02.41
  15. Ajee Wilson (Unattached) - 2:02.45
  16. Samantha Watson (Unattached) - 2:02.83
  17. Makayla Clark (Iowa State) - 2:03.21
  18. Olivia Baker (Atlanta TC) - 2:03.99
  19. Hannah Ballowe (Unattached) - 2:05.02
  20. Rachel Gearing (Atlanta TC) - 2:05.48
  21. Allie Wilson (NIKE Swoosh TC) - 2:05.96
  22. Taiya Shelby (Under Armour) - 2:07.05

Lutkenhaus, Kessler Qualify For 800m Final, Brazier Misses the Cut

Cooper Lutkenhaus got back into the win column in the first of three 800m heats, punching a ticket to Saturday's final. Joined by 2024 double-Olympian Hobbs Kessler, the young duo ran 1:45.83 and 1:45.93, with former Virginia Tech Hokie Christian Jackson in third. 

Wes Ferguson (1:45.17) pounced late to run away with the win in the second heat, while Sean Dolan took the win in the final heat, running 1:46.11. 

Hobbs Kessler (1:45.93), Andrew James Casey (1:45.59), and Camden Marshall (1:46.40) filled out the remaining three "Big Qs". 

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Men's 800m Finals.

  1. Wes Ferguson (Under Armour) - 1:45.17 Q
  2. Andrew James Casey (Unattached) - 1:45.59 Q
  3. Cooper Lutkenhaus (NIKE) - 1:45.83 Q
  4. Hobbs Kessler (Unattached) - 1:45.93 Q
  5. Sean Dolan (Atlanta TC) - 1:46.11 Q
  6. Christian Jackson (NIKE/Virginia Tech) - 1:46.16 q
  7. Carver Morgan (Unattached) - 1:46.24 q
  8. Shane Cohen (NIKE) - 1:46.27 q
  9. Patrick Hilby (New Balance) - 1:46.38
  10. Tinoda Matsatsa (New Balance/Georgetown) - 1:46.39
  11. Camden Marshall (Atlanta TC) - 1:46.40 Q
  12. Brannon Kidder (Brooks/BROOKS Beasts TC) - 1:46.41
  13. Lloyd Frilot (Unattached) - 1:46.70
  14. Luciano Fiore (Atlanta TC) - 1:46.71
  15. Miles Brown (Michigan) - 1:46.90
  16. Donavan Brazier (NIKE Swoosh TC) - 1:46.93
  17. Isaiah Jewett (NIKE) - 1:47.13
  18. Dayton Carlson (Arizona State) - 1:48.19
  19. Darius Smallwood (Unattached) - 1:48.43
  20. Abel Teffra (HOKA) - 1:48.74
  21. William Cuthbertson (EMPIRE ELITE TC) - 1:49.35
  22. Landon Bott (Utah State) - 1:51.17

Lyles, Bednarek, Rest of Favorites Through to 100m Final

The fastest man alive, Noah Lyles, cruised to the fastest qualifying time of the evening, crossing the line at 9.76, and will be joined by plenty of familiar faces in the final.

Kenny Bednarek and training partner Courtney Lindsey clocked 9.82 and 9.85 as they each earned a "Big Q". Christian Coleman won the middle heat in 9.90, notching a SB as he gears up for the final.

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Men's 100m Finals.

  1. Noah Lyles (adidas) - 9.76 Q
  2. Kenny Bednarek (NIKE) - 9.82 Q
  3. Ronnie Baker (adidas) - 9.85 Q
  4. Courtney Lindsey (NIKE) - 9.86 Q
  5. Christian Coleman (NIKE) - 9.90 Q
  6. Lawrence Johnson (Unattached) - 9.94 q
  7. Maximilian Thomas (On) - 9.96 q
  8. Brandon Hicklin (NIKE) - 10.02 Q
  9. ZaChaeus Beard (Unattached) - 10.06 q
  10. PJ Ize-Iyamu (Oregon) - 10.07
  11. Marcellus Moore (New York AC) - 10.09
  12. Pjai Austin (NIKE/Star Athletics) - 10.10
  13. Ty Davis (Auburn) - 10.11
  14. Lance Lang (Unattached) - 10.12
  15. Cameron Crump (Unattached) - 10.13
  16. Dekell Minor (Mississippi) - 10.13
  17. Ajani Dwyer (Penn State) - 10.14
  18. Maso Lawyer (Arizona) - 10.15
  19. Kalen Walker (Iowa) - 10.15
  20. Josephus Lyles (adidas) - 10.16
  21. Malachi Adams (Unattached) - 10.20
  22. Brendon Stewart (Star Athletics TC) - 10.23
  23. Javonte' Harding (Unattached) - 10.26
  24. Kyree King (NIKE) - 10.26
  25. Taylor Banks (Unattached) - 10.32
  26. Tevijon Williams (Unattached) - 10.35
  27. Cooper Bibbs (Unattached) - 12.17

Sha'Carri Richardson Leads 100m Qualifiers, Joined By Kayla White, Anavia Battle

The 2024 Olympic champion clocked 10.78 in the second round of the 100m, leading all qualifiers by one-fifth of a second. Kayla White and Anavia Battle were the only other two women sub-11, with White winning her heat in 10.97 and Battle finishing runner-up behind Richardson in 10.99.

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Women's 100m Finals.

  1. Sha'Carri Richardson (NIKE/Star Athletics) - 10.78 Q
  2. Kayla White (NIKE) - 10.97 Q
  3. Anavia Battle (adidas) - 10.99 Q
  4. Tamari Davis (adidas) - 11.01 Q
  5. Jaslyn Gardner (Unattached) - 11.02 Q
  6. Nayla Harris (Unattached) - 11.04 q
  7. Kaila Jackson (Georgia) - 11.10 Q
  8. Melicia Mouzzon (Unattached) - 11.12 q
  9. Jassani Carter (Georgia) - 11.14 q
  10. Jasmine Montgomery (Unattached) - 11.17
  11. Kya Epps (Cincinnati) - 11.18
  12. Taniya Looney (New Mexico) - 11.19
  13. Lauren Jarrett (Tennessee) - 11.20
  14. Celera Barnes (adidas) - 11.20
  15. Mia Brahe-Pedersen (NIKE/USC) - 11.25
  16. Brittany Brown (NIKE) - 11.25
  17. Kortnei Johnson (Unattached) - 11.31
  18. Paje Rasmussen Brady (Brigham Young) - 11.32
  19. E'Lexis Hollis (Garden State TC) - 11.34
  20. Alyssa Colbert (Texas Tech) - 11.37
  21. Semira Killebrew (Unattached) - 11.37
  22. Jada Mowatt (Unattached) - 11.39
  23. Mia Edim (Duke) - 11.41
  24. Caisja Chandler (Unattached) - 11.42
  25. Maya Collins (Duke) - 11.42

Erin Marsh Hangs On For National Title in Heptathlon

Marsh tallied 6059 points over the past two days, with a chunk of those points coming in her wins in the 100mH and 200m. She closed out the competition with a fourth-place finish in the 800m, crossing in 2:11.27.

Timara Chapman and Lauren Taubert round out the podium after scoring 6021 and 5971, respectively. 

Here is the final list of results for the Women's Heptathlon.

  1. Erin Marsh (VS Athletics) - 6,059 pts
  2. Timara Chapman (Unattached) - 6,021 pts
  3. Lauren Taubert (Unattached) - 5,971 pts
  4. Hollan Powers (Unattached) - 5,885 pts
  5. Lexie Keller (VS Athletics) - 5,854 pts
  6. Maddie Pitts (Penn State) - 5,774 pts
  7. Allie Jones (Unattached) - 5,745 pts
  8. Blakelee Winn (Pittsburg State) - 5,724 pts
  9. Katie Eidem (Unattached) - 5,720 pts
  10. Melanie Winters (Unattached) - 5,712 pts
  11. Joey Perry (Northern Iowa) - 5,567 pts
  12. Katy Stephens (Northern Iowa) - 5,551 pts
  13. Jalen Elrod (Unattached) - 5,121 pts

Khaleb McRae Goes Sub 45, Posts Fastest Men's 400m Qualifying Time

Khaleb McRae looked in top form, clocking 44.65 to post the fastest qualifying time in the men's 400m and his second fastest mark this outdoor season. McRae was the only competitor to go sub-45, with Chris Bailey and Bryce Deadmon following behind. Defending Olympic champion Quincy Hall notably does not advance after placing 6th in heat 3 with a time of 46.47.

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Men's 400m Finals.

  1. Khaleb McRae (adidas Pure Athletics) - 44.65 Q
  2. Chris Bailey (NIKE) - 45.14 Q
  3. Bryce Deadmon (Unattached) - 45.27 Q
  4. Elija Godwin (adidas) - 45.36 Q
  5. Justin Robinson (Unattached) - 45.49 Q
  6. Noah Williams (adidas) - 45.55 Q
  7. Demarius Smith (Currently) - 45.55 q
  8. Randolph Ross (Unattached) - 45.64 q
  9. Johnnie Blockburger (Currently) - 45.64 q
  10. Jacob Parent (Unattached) - 45.70
  11. TJ Tomlyanovich (Unattached) - 45.71
  12. Will Sumner (adidas) - 45.91
  13. Jevon O'Bryant (Unattached) - 46.13
  14. Paul Dedewo (ALTIS AZ) - 46.21
  15. Johnny Goode (Unattached) - 46.24
  16. Quincy Hall (adidas) - 46.47
  17. Brian Faust (New York AC (NYAC)) - 46.50
  18. Grant Nelson (Bethel MN) - 46.73
  19. Eric Hemphill (Unattached) - 47.08
  20. Jonah Vigil (Unattached) - 47.35
  21. Logan Davis (Pittsburg State) - 47.59
  22. Jake Palermo (Penn State) - 47.61
  23. Malik Franklin (Baylor) - 47.67

Aaliyah Butler Leads Women's 400m Qualifiers

After running a U.S. #4 All-Time 400m mark earlier this season at Monaco Diamond League, it's no surprise Aaliyah Butler led the field in today's prelims. Butler cruised to win heat 2 in 50.53 and is the top-seeded competitor going into Saturday's final. She was the only athlete to go sub 51 in the prelims.

Here is the full list of qualifiers for the Women's 400m Finals.

  1. Aaliyah Butler (NIKE) - 50.53 Q
  2. Sanaria Butler (Unattached) - 51.10 Q
  3. Paris Peoples (Unattached) - 51.46 Q
  4. Alexis Holmes (NIKE) - 51.71 Q
  5. Brianna White (Unattached) - 51.84 Q
  6. Alexia Smith (Purdue) - 51.88 q
  7. Sami Oblad (Brigham Young) - 51.95 q
  8. Hannah Douglas (Kentucky) - 52.08 Q
  9. Britton Wilson (adidas) - 52.12 q
  10. Bailey Lear (NIKE) - 52.26
  11. Cydney Wright (Tennessee) - 52.30
  12. Talitha Diggs (adidas) - 52.63
  13. Sara Reifenrath (Garden State TC) - 52.67
  14. Bayleigh Minor (Texas) - 53.43
  15. Ceonna Pipion (Unattached) - 53.51
  16. Leah Thames (Garden State TC) - 53.81
  17. Piper Jons (Garden State TC) - 53.87

2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Schedule

Day 1 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

  • 1:01 PM ET — Men's 100m (Decathlon)
  • 1:16 PM ET — Women's 100m Hurdles (Heptathlon)
  • 2:00 PM ET — Men's Long Jump (Decathlon)
  • 2:15 PM ET — Women's High Jump (Heptathlon)
  • 2:24 PM ET — Youth 800m (Exhibition)
  • 3:15 PM ET — Men's Shot Put (Decathlon)
  • 4:20 PM ET — Women's Shot Put (Heptathlon)
  • 4:23 PM ET — Men's 100m (1st Round)
  • 4:30 PM ET — Men's High Jump (Decathlon)
  • 4:56 PM ET — Women's 100m (1st Round)
  • 5:29 PM ET — Men's 1,500m (1st Round)
  • 5:40 PM ET — Women's Javelin Throw (Final)
  • 6:00 PM ET — Women's 1,500m (1st Round)
  • 6:10 PM ET — Men's Long Jump (Final)
  • 6:23 PM ET — Women's 200m (Heptathlon)
  • 6:40 PM ET — Men's 400m (Decathlon)
  • 6:58 PM ET — Men's 3,000m Steeplechase (1st Round)
  • 7:30 PM ET — Women's 10,000m (Final)
  • 7:35 PM ET — Men's Hammer Throw (Final)
  • 8:12 PM ET — Men's 10,000m (Final)

Day 2 – Friday, July 24, 2026

  • 12:30 PM ET — Men's 110m Hurdles (Decathlon)
  • 1:30 PM ET — Men's Discus Throw (Decathlon)
  • 2:00 PM ET — Women's Long Jump (Heptathlon)
  • 3:15 PM ET — Men's Pole Vault (Decathlon)
  • 3:45 PM ET — Women's Javelin Throw (Heptathlon)
  • 4:30 PM ET — NATIONAL ANTHEM
  • 5:10 PM ET — Women's 400m (1st Round)
  • 5:32 PM ET — Men's 400m (1st Round)
  • 5:45 PM ET — Men's High Jump (Final)
  • 5:54 PM ET — Women's 800m (Heptathlon)
  • 6:05 PM ET — Women's Triple Jump (Final)
  • 6:11 PM ET — Women's 100m (Semi-Final)
  • 6:15 PM ET — Men's Javelin Throw (Decathlon)
  • 6:35 PM ET — Men's 100m (Semi-Final)
  • 6:57 PM ET — Men's 800m (1st Round)
  • 7:21 PM ET — Women's 800m (1st Round)
  • 7:45 PM ET — Women's 100m (Final)
  • 7:53 PM ET — Men's 100m (Final)
  • 8:01 PM ET — Men's 1,500m (Decathlon)
  • 8:10 PM ET — Women's Hammer Throw (Final)
  • 8:15 PM ET — Men's Half Marathon Race Walk (Final)
  • 8:15 PM ET — Women's Half Marathon Race Walk (Final)

Day 3 – Saturday, July 25, 2026

  • 1:10 PM ET — Men's Javelin Throw (Final)
  • 1:35 PM ET — NATIONAL ANTHEM
  • 2:05 PM ET — Women's 200m (1st Round)
  • 2:15 PM ET — Men's Triple Jump (Final)
  • 2:32 PM ET — Men's 200m (1st Round)
  • 2:59 PM ET — Women's 400m (Final)
  • 3:08 PM ET — Men's 400m (Final)
  • 3:37 PM ET — Women's 100m Hurdles (Semi-Final)
  • 3:40 PM ET — Men's Discus Throw (Final)
  • 3:50 PM ET — Women's Pole Vault (Final)
  • 4:05 PM ET — Women's 3,000m Steeplechase (Final)
  • 4:23 PM ET — Men's 3,000m Steeplechase (Final)
  • 4:40 PM ET — Men's 400m Hurdles (1st Round)
  • 4:40 PM ET — Women's Shot Put (Final)
  • 4:59 PM ET — Women's 400m Hurdles (1st Round)
  • 5:28 PM ET — Men's 1,500m (Final)
  • 5:39 PM ET — Women's 1,500m (Final)
  • 5:52 PM ET — Women's 100m Hurdles (Final)

Day 4 – Sunday, July 26, 2026

  • 3:25 PM ET — Women's Discus Throw (Final)
  • 3:25 PM ET — Men's Masters 100m Hurdles | 50-59 years old (Exhibition)
  • 3:30 PM ET — Women's Masters 80m Hurdles | 50-59 years old (Exhibition)
  • 3:30 PM ET — Men's Pole Vault (Final)
  • 3:35 PM ET — NATIONAL ANTHEM
  • 3:45 PM ET — Legend Coach Award
  • 3:45 PM ET — Women's High Jump (Final)
  • 4:03 PM ET — Men's 110m Hurdles (Semi-Final)
  • 4:05 PM ET — Women's Long Jump (Final)
  • 4:25 PM ET — Women's 800m (Final)
  • 4:33 PM ET — Men's 800m (Final)
  • 4:41 PM ET — Women's 5,000m (Final)
  • 4:45 PM ET — Men's Shot Put (Final)
  • 5:03 PM ET — Men's 400m Hurdles (Final)
  • 5:11 PM ET — Women's 400m Hurdles (Final)
  • 5:19 PM ET — Men's 5,000m (Final)
  • 5:39 PM ET — Men's 200m (Final)
  • 5:47 PM ET — Women's 200m (Final)
  • 5:55 PM ET — Men's 110m Hurdles (Final)

2026 USATF Outdoor Championships TV Schedule

The 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor & Para National Championships will be broadcast on NBC during the weekend of July 23–26, with additional coverage starting July 23 on Peacock. USATF.TV will broadcast all four days.

Broadcast Schedule (ET):

Thursday, July 23:

- 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Peacock, USATF.tv

- 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. | USATF.tv

Friday, July 24:

- 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Peacock, USATF.tv

- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | USATF.tv

- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Peacock, NBCSN

- 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | USATF.tv

Saturday, July 25:

- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Peacock, USATF.tv

- 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | NBC, Peacock

Sunday, July 26:

- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | USATF.tv

- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | NBC, Peacock

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