Reigning World Champions Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and Sha’Carri Richardson Among Team USA Stars Competing at 2025 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships, a Qualifier for the World Athletics Championships

Reigning World Champions Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and Sha’Carri Richardson Among Team USA Stars Competing at 2025 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships, a Qualifier for the World Athletics Championships

 

 

Some of the brightest stars in American athletics are set to light up the track at the 2025 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships this weekend in Eugene, Oregon. Reigning world champions Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and Sha’Carri Richardson will headline a deep and talented Team USA roster competing for spots at the upcoming World Athletics Championships.

The four-day meet, held at the iconic Hayward Field, serves as the official qualifying event to determine the U.S. team for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo later this year. With only the top three finishers in each event (who also meet the qualifying standards) earning a place on the national team, competition is expected to be fierce.

Star Power on Display

Noah Lyles, the reigning 100m and 200m world champion, returns to the U.S. Championships after a dominant 2024 season in which he reaffirmed his status as the fastest man on the planet. Lyles will compete in both sprint events and is widely considered the favorite, though young challengers like Erriyon Knighton and Fred Kerley are expected to push him hard.

Hurdles specialist Grant Holloway, who has consistently maintained his position atop the 110m hurdles world rankings, enters the championships with confidence. Known for his explosive starts and clean technique, Holloway remains unbeaten in major championships since 2019.

Meanwhile, Sha’Carri Richardson, the reigning world champion in the women’s 100m, is looking to defend her national title in style. With a strong season behind her, Richardson is focused not only on winning but also on sending a message ahead of the Worlds: she’s still the one to beat. She’ll likely face stiff competition from fellow sprinters TeeTee Terry and Aleia Hobbs.

High Stakes Across the Board

Beyond the marquee names, the U.S. Championships will showcase a wide range of elite athletes across all disciplines—from distance runners like Elle St. Pierre and Grant Fisher to field event stars such as Tara Davis-Woodhall and Ryan Crouser.

With the World Championships scheduled for September in Tokyo, athletes are not only racing for national pride but also for a chance to represent the U.S. on the global stage. In some events, the U.S. boasts such depth that making the team is often considered as competitive as winning a medal at the Worlds themselves.

Rising Stars to Watch

While the spotlight is on the established champions, rising talents like sprinter Kennedy Blackmon, hurdler Cordell Tinch, and middle-distance runner Hobbs Kessler will look to make their mark. For many, the U.S. Championships serve as a coming-of-age moment.

Final Word

The 2025 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships promise drama, speed, and unforgettable moments. With global stakes on the line, every race, jump, and throw matters. For fans of the sport, all eyes will be on Eugene as America’s best battle for a ticket to Tokyo.