Colorado University Athletics
Buffs Battle and Break Records at Olympic Track and Field Team Trials
June 30, 2024 | Track and Field, Olympians
EUGENE, Ore. – Colorado's Jada Green broke her school record for the second time in many days, concluding her season along with two fellow Buffs at the United States Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field.
Incoming freshman Scottie Vines' final competition did not go as planned, recording a no-height after failing to clear 2.16 meters. Vines had a senior year for the ages, winning the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, the USA U20 Championship, and the Nike Outdoor Championship. He jumped a personal best of 2.24 meters this season.
Graduating senior Jada Green needed just one more day to break the CU school record she set on Friday, June 28. Green finished seventh in the finals of the javelin throw with a toss of 54.80 meters.
Alumna Dani Jones finished ninth in the 1,500-meter run, ending her Olympic bid.
Outside the U.S., north of the border, Ella Baran competed in Canada in the 5,000-meter run, finishing third with a time of 15:36.25. Unfortunately, she did not meet the Olympic standard and will miss the games. Baran has exhausted her eligibility and will turn pro after a stellar collegiate career.
South of the border, former Buff Eduardo "Lalo" Herrera III won the 1,500m in the Mexican National Championships on Friday, June 29, with a time of 3:43. Herrera is awaiting world rankings to see if he will compete in Paris.
Over the pond, Colorado's Allie Routledge competed in the British Olympic Track and Field Trials in the high jump. She did not clear the opening height.
Stay tuned as Olympic teams from around the world are announced.
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