2019 Prefontaine Classic

U.S. Might Send 4 Athletes To Worlds In 22 Events

U.S. Might Send 4 Athletes To Worlds In 22 Events

Here are potentially 22 other events the U.S. might also be able to send four athletes.

Jun 29, 2019 by Gordon Mack
U.S. Might Send 4 Athletes To Worlds In 22 Events
Already, in eight events the U.S. will be able to send four athletes instead of three due to having the defending champion.

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Already, in eight events the U.S. will be able to send four athletes instead of three due to having the defending champion.

Men’s 100m - Justin Gatlin

Men’s Pole Vault - Sam Kendricks

Men’s Triple Jump - Christian Taylor

Women’s 100m - Tori Bowie

Women’s 400m - Phyllis Francis

Women’s 400m Hurdles - Kori Carter

Women’s 3K Steeplechase - Emma Coburn

Women’s Long Jump - Brittney Reese


But what about the 2019 Diamond League bye??


Here are potentially 14 other events the U.S. might also be able to send four athletes if an American wins the 2019 Diamond League final or Hammer Throw Challenge series.


Men’s 200m

Potential DL Champion: Noah Lyles -or- Christian Coleman


Men’s 400m

Potential DL Champion: Michael Norman -or- Fred Kerley


Men’s 800m

Potential DL Champion: Donavan Brazier -or- Clayton Murphy


Men’s 5,000m

Potential DL Champion: Paul Chelimo


Men’s 110m Hurdles

Potential DL Champion: Grant Holloway -or- Daniel Roberts


Men’s 400m Hurdles

Potential DL Champion: Rai Benjamin


Men’s Shot Put

Potential DL Champion: Ryan Crouser -or- Darrell Hill


Women’s 800m

Potential DL Champion: Ajee’ Wilson


Women’s 1500m

Potential DL Champion: Shelby Houlihan -or- Jenny Simpson


Women’s 100m Hurdles

Potential DL Champion: Keni Harrison, Sharika Nelvis -or- Christina Clemons


Women’s Pole Vault

Potential DL Champion: Sandi Morris -or- Jenn Suhr


Women’s Triple Jump

Potential DL Champion: Keturah Orji -or- Tori Franklin


Women’s Shot Put

Potential DL Champion: Chase Ealey -or- Michelle Carter


Women’s Hammer Throw

Potential HT Challenge Champion: Gwen Berry