Five Crimson Tide Track and Field Alums Earn World Championship Berths with Team USA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A big week at the United States Track and Field Championships resulted in five Alabama track and field alumni earning a spot at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Ore., June 15-22.

Crimson Tide graduates Quanesha Burks, Shelby McEwen, Daniel Haugh, Tamara Clark and Champion Allison all punched their ticket to represent Team USA during last week's U.S. Championships, which were also held in Eugene at Hayward Field.

Head Coach Dan Waters Said

"What an incredible week for our program. To have five Alabama alumni win three events and earn two silver medals at the U.S. Championships is amazing and to have all five earn spots at the World Championships takes it to a whole other level. We're super proud of the way Quanesha, Shelby, Danny, Tamara and Champ continue to excel at the highest levels of our sport, and we're excited to support them as the World Championships roll around in July. Even better, by the time we get to Worlds, we expect to more than double our total when other countries announce their teams. We were well represented at last summer's Olympics, but this should take us to another level on the biggest stage."

The Crimson Tide on the United States World Championships Teams

Tokyo Olympians Quanesha Burks, Shelby McEwen and Daniel Haugh all won individual titles to earn their way to the World Championships
Burks won the long jump with a leap of 7.06 meters on her first attempt to make her the only woman over seven meters at the championships
McEwen was the only athlete to clear 2.33 meters in Eugene, giving him the U.S. high jump title and a spot at Worlds
Haugh posted a personal best of 80.18 meters in the hammer throw to earn his spot on Team USA, making him the only athlete in the competition over 79 meters
In addition to the Tide's three champions, Tamara Clark and Champion Allison both earned silver medals at the U.S. Championships
Clark took second in the 200 meters with a PR of 21.92, and fifth in the 100 meters with a PR of 10.88 to punch her ticket to Worlds
Allison took second in the 400 meters with a personal-best time of 43.70 to earn his way back to Eugene

In addition to the World Championships, past and present Alabama student-athletes are expected to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England July 28-Aug. 8 among other international meets.

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