The top American track and field athletes are competing for spots at the World Athletics Championships.
The Bowerman Track Club standout made a definitive move with 240 meters remaining in the race to claim her third national title on Thursday night. After letting other competitors set a conservative early pace, Cranny unleashed her 3:59 1500-meter speed to overtakefor the victory. Splitting 32.12 over the final 200 meters, Cranny crossed the line in 32:12.30, about five seconds ahead of Monson.
Only Kincaid, Klecker, and Fisher have run the 27:10.00 world championships standard in the event. For McGorty to make Team USA, he’ll need to run the time in the next three weeks or earn a spot based on the World Athletics ranking system.On Thursday, the Olympic 800-meter champion took almost six seconds off her previous personal best in the event. In heat 1 of the first round of the women’s 1500 meters, Mu finished third in 4:10.
In heat 1, Travyon Bromell qualified with a runner-up finish, but the two-time world championship bronze medalist appeared to be limping after the race.
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