The 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were held at

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on the campus of

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in Des Moines,

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. Organized by

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, the four-day competition took place June 21–24 and serves as the national championships in

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for the United States. The 50 kilometers race walk was held January 20 at

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Schedule

Men's results

Key: .

Men track events

Men field events

Men's Notes

Women's results

Key:

Women track events

Women field events

Women's Notes

Masters exhibition events

Qualification

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. In order to be entered, athletes need to achieve a qualifying standard mark and place in the top 3 in their event. The United States team, as managed by

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, can also bring a qualified back up athlete in case one of the team members is unable to perform. Additionally, defending

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s and 2017 Diamond League Champions received byes into the World Championships. The athletes eligible for a bye are:

Defending World Champions

* Christian Taylor - Triple jump *

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- 100 m *

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- Pole Vault * Phyllis Francis - 400 meters *

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- 100 meters *

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- 400 meters hurdles *

Emma Coburn Emma Jane Coburn (born October 19, 1990) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000-meters steeplechase. She holds the distinction of being a world champion, world silver medalist, Olympic bronze medalist, three-time Olym ...

- 3000 m steeplechase *

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- long jump

Diamond League Champions

- Pole Vault * Christian Taylor - Triple jump (Does not displace; already World Champion) * Darrell Hill - Shot Put *

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- 400 meters hurdles *

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- 200 meters Both qualified by winning their respective events in the championships.2017 IAAF Diamond League Summary
9/14/2017

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References

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USATF Championships - 6/21/2018 to 6/24/2018 Drake Stadium, Des Moines Temporary Results

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2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results
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