Whittni Morgan to compete in 5000m at Paris Olympic Games

BYU alum and Adidas professional Whittni Morgan claimed Team USA's third and final spot in the 5000-meters for the Paris Olympic Games.

Author Mayci Taylor
Whittni Morgan to compete in 5000m at Paris Olympic GamesWhittni Morgan to compete in 5000m at Paris Olympic Games

PROVO, Utah — BYU alum and Adidas professional Whittni Morgan has claimed Team USA's third and final spot in the 5,000-meters at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

 

Morgan ran a season-best 15:05.53 to finish fifth in the 5000m at the USATF Olympic Trials on June 24. Morgan takes the final Team USA Olympic 5000m spot after Elle St. Pierre and Parker Valby opted to scratch from the race in favor of the 1500 and 10,000m, respectively. The two scratches opened up a spot on Team USA for Morgan. 

Morgan will compete in the first round of the 5000m on August 2 at 10:10 a.m. MT. 

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