2018_USA_Indoor_Track_and_Field_Championships
2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
International athletics championship event
The 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Organized by USA Track and Field (USATF), the three-day competition took place from February 16 to February 18 and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States. All marks in the competition are considered at altitude. The meet serves for the selection of American representatives at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships held in Birmingham March 1 to March 4.
| 2018 USA Track & Field Indoor Championships | |
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| Dates | February 16–18 |
| Host city | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Venue | Albuquerque Convention Center |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Indoor |
| Events | 30 (men: 15; women: 15) |
← 2017 2019 → | |
| H | Heats | ½ | Semi-finals | F | Final | ||
| M = morning session, A = afternoon session | |||||||
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| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 meters | Christian Coleman | 6.34 WR | Ronnie Baker | 6.40 | Michael Rodgers | 6.50 |
| 400 meters | Michael Cherry | 45.53 | Aldrich Bailey | 45.59 | Vernon Norwood | 45.60 |
| 800 meters | Donavan Brazier | 1:45.10 CR | Drew Windle | 1:46.29 | Erik Sowinski | 1:47.02 |
| 1500 meters | Paul Chelimo | 3:42.91 | Ben Blankenship | 3:43.09 | Craig Engels | 3:43.29 |
| 3000 meters | Paul Chelimo | 7:57.88 | Shadrack Kipchirchir | 7:58.42 | Ryan Hill | 7:58.69 |
| 60 m hurdles | Jarret Eaton | 7.43 | Aries Merritt | 7.46 | Devon Allen | 7.49 |
| 3000 m racewalk | Nick Christie | 12:09.96 | Emmanuel Corvera | 12:24.10 | Alexander Bellavance | 12:30.04 |
| High Jump | Erik Kynard | 2.30 m (7 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | Jeron Robinson | 2.27 m (7 ft 5+1⁄4 in) | Ricky Robertson | 2.24 m (7 ft 4 in) |
| Pole Vault | Scott Houston | 5.83 m (19 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | Sam Kendricks | 5.78 m (18 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | Mike Arnold | 5.78 m (18 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Long Jump | Jarrion Lawson | 8.38 m (27 ft 5+3⁄4 in) | Marquis Dendy | 8.22 m (26 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | Michael Hartfield | 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in) |
| Triple Jump | Will Claye | 17.28 m (56 ft 8+1⁄4 in) | Chris Carter | 17.20 m (56 ft 5 in) | Omar Craddock | 17.11 m (56 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Shot Put | Ryan Whiting | 20.65 m (67 ft 8+3⁄4 in) | Darrell Hill | 20.02 m (65 ft 8 in) | Jon Jones | 19.93 m (65 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight Throw | Conor McCullough | 23.84 m (78 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | Alex Young | 23.50 m (77 ft 1 in) | Sean Donnelly | 23.46 m (76 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Heptathlon | Jeremy Taiwo | 5935 points | Wolf Mahler | 5923 points | Devon Williams | 5842 points |
| Masters (75+) 200 meters exhibition | Robert Lida | 29.95 | Tom Bowden | 30.42 | Frank Strouse | 31.71 |
| Masters (60-70) pole vault exhibition | William Nesbitt | 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in) | Brad McFarling | 3.50 m (11 ft 5+3⁄4 in) | Bob Crites | 3.35 m (10 ft 11+3⁄4 in) |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 meters | Javianne Oliver | 7.02 | Destiny Carter | 7.19 | Teahna Daniels | 7.22 |
| 400 meters | Courtney Okolo | 51.16 | Shakima Wimbley | 51.17 | Phyllis Francis | 51.19 |
| 800 meters | Ajeé Wilson | 2:01.60 | Raevyn Rogers | 2:01.74 | Kaela Edwards | 2:02.77 |
| 1500 meters | Shelby Houlihan | 4:13.07 | Colleen Quigley | 4:13.21 | Shannon Osika | 4:13.60 |
| 3000 meters | Shelby Houlihan | 9:00.08 | Katie Mackey | 9:01.68 | Emma Coburn | 9:01.85 |
| 60 m hurdles | Sharika Nelvis | 7.70 AR | Kendra Harrison | 7.72 | Christina Manning | 7.73 |
| 3000 m racewalk | Maria Michta-Coffey | 13:00.53 | Miranda Melville | 13:33.19 | Robyn Stevens | 13:34.58 |
| High Jump | Vashti Cunningham | 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Inika McPherson | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | Nicole Greene | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Pole Vault | Katie Nageotte | 4.91 m (16 ft 1+1⁄4 in) | Sandi Morris | 4.86 m (15 ft 11+1⁄4 in) | Jenn Suhr | 4.81 m (15 ft 9+1⁄4 in) |
| Long Jump | Brittney Reese | 6.88 m (22 ft 6+3⁄4 in) | Quanesha Burks | 6.65 m (21 ft 9+3⁄4 in) | Jessie Gaines | 6.47 m (21 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Triple Jump | Tori Franklin | 14.15 m (46 ft 5 in) | Andrea Geubelle | 13.78 m (45 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | Viershanie Latham | 13.34 m (43 ft 9 in) |
| Shot Put | Daniella Bunch | 18.10 m (59 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | Erin Farmer | 17.98 m (58 ft 11+3⁄4 in) | Jeneva Stevens | 17.77 m (58 ft 3+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight Throw | DeAnna Price | 24.51 m (80 ft 4+3⁄4 in) | Jeneva Stevens | 24.23 m (79 ft 5+3⁄4 in) | Gwen Berry | 23.93 m (78 ft 6 in) |
| Pentathlon | Erica Bougard | 4760 points | Kendell Williams | 4508 points | Alex Gochenour | 4405 points |
| Masters (65+) 200 meters exhibition | Kathy Bergen | 33.23 | Marcella Hale Hall | 33.75 | Brenda Matthews | 34.51 |
The 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships serve as the qualification meet for United States representatives in international competitions, including the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships. In order to be entered, athletes need to achieve a qualifying standard mark and place in the top 2 in their event and top 12 in the world.[2] The United States team, as managed by USATF, can also bring a qualified back up athlete in case one of the team members is unable to perform.
Additionally, defending World Champions received byes into the World Championships. The athletes eligible for a bye are:
Defending World Champions
- Michelle Carter – Shot put
- Brittney Reese – Long jump
- Barbara Pierre – 60 m
- Nia Ali – 60 m hurdles
- Vashti Cunningham – High jump
- Jenn Suhr – Pole vault
- Trayvon Bromell – 60 m
- Boris Berian – 800 meters
- Matthew Centrowitz – 1500 meters
- Marquis Dendy – Long jump
- Ashton Eaton – Heptathlon (retired)