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The U.S. Track & Field Olympic trials come to a close Sunday after a thrilling 10 days of competition in Eugene, Oregon. The day is packed with 11 finals, culminating with the men’s and women’s 400-meter hurdles.
A trio of reigning Olympic medalists headline hurdle events today: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won gold in Tokyo, should lead a stacked field in the women’s 400 hurdles to close out the trials; and silver medalists Keni Harrison (women’s 100 hurdles) and Rai Benjamin (men’s 400 hurdles).
When the day is over, the field of competitors for individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer will be set.
Follow USA TODAY Sports’ live updates from on the ground at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic trials.
What time do US Track & Field finals begin Sunday?
The first final Sunday, the men’s hammer throw, begins at 5:50 p.m. ET. The last event is the women’s 400-meter hurdles scheduled for 8:29 p.m. ET.
How to watch the US Track & Field Olympic Trials
All events are streamed live on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com and the NBC and NBC Sports apps. NBC will broadcast Sunday’s finals from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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Olympic trials schedule today
5:50 p.m. – M hammer final
6:15 p.m. – W pole vault final
6:30 p.m. – M high jump final
6:55 p.m. – M triple jump final
7:10 p.m. – W javelin final
7:30 p.m. – M 5,000m final
7:51 p.m. – M 800m final
8 p.m. – W 100m hurdles final
8:09 p.m. – W 1,500m final
8:20 p.m. – M 400m hurdles final
8:29 p.m. – W 400m hurdles final