American Runners Smash National Records Ahead of Paris 2025 Olympics
In a thrilling display of speed and power, American track athletes are making headlines as they shatter multiple national records in the final stretch leading up to the Paris 2025 Olympic Games. With the world watching, Team USA’s elite runners are peaking at the perfect moment, setting the stage for what could be one of the most dominant Olympic performances in U.S. track and field history.
At the U.S. Olympic Trials held in Eugene, Oregon, several standout athletes delivered jaw-dropping performances. In the men’s 100m final, 23-year-old sensation Malik Thompson clocked an astonishing 9.73 seconds, breaking the previous U.S. record and becoming the second-fastest man in history. Meanwhile, in the women’s 400m, veteran star Aaliyah Greene stormed to a stunning 48.89-second finish—setting a new national record and the fastest time seen in over two decades.
The distance events also saw history made. Sarah Keller shattered the American women’s 5,000m record with a time of 14:01.12, while 19-year-old college standout Devon Ruiz stunned the field in the 800m, becoming the youngest American ever to run under 1:43.
“This is exactly what we hoped for,” said U.S. Track & Field head coach Marcus Bell. “Our athletes are healthy, hungry, and making a serious statement to the rest of the world.”
Social media erupted with excitement, with fans and former champions applauding the new generation of runners who are poised to take on the world stage in Paris. Sports analysts are already predicting that the United States could sweep multiple podiums if current form
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