The 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships was 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 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 to be held in the London March 1 to March 4.
Video 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Schedule
Maps 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
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Qualification
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. 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)
References
External Links
- 2018 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Results - 2/16/2018 to 2/18/2018 Albuquerque Convention Center usatf.org
- Complete Results
- 2018 USATF Indoor Track and Field Championships Home Page
External links
- Official USATF website
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