From the Youngest Athlete to the Biggest Event: The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, by the Numbers

Here are some stats to geek out over ahead of the long-awaited track meet.

Number of negative COVID-19 tests athletes will have to supply—one four to six days before they compete and one when they arrive in Eugene.

Even if athletes are vaccinated, they still have to present two negative tests, although those who can verify that they’ve recently recovered from COVID, and are now symptom-free, can opt out. The age of Sophia Gorriaran, who is, as of June 1, the youngest Trials qualifier. Gorriaran, who will race the 800 meters, is part of the class of 2023 at Moses Brown School in Providence County, Rhode Island—and one of six high school athletes competing.

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