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JuVaughn Harrison competes in the men's long jump final at the Olympic trials in June.

He'll compete in both the long jump and high jump in the Olympics.

JuVaughn Harrison competes in the men's long jump final at the Olympic trials in June.

He'll compete in both the long jump and high jump in the Olympics.

Every four years — or in this case, five — we rejoice when the hours of swimming coverage give way to wall-to-wall athletics, as the Olympics and other countries call track and field.

JuVaughn Harrison won both the high jump and the long jump at the U.S.

Olympic trials last month.

"Doubling in high and long jump is rare," said Marquis Dendy, who placed second to Harrison in the long jump trials.

After narrowly missing a spot on the 2016 team, Lyles won the event at the Olympic trials last month — in the fastest time this year.

squad's youngest track and field athlete: He's just 17, and still in high school in Tampa, Fla.

Olympic trials last month.

Olympic trials last month.

Making its Olympic debut is a "mixed" 4x400 meter event in which each relay team consists of two women and two men.

Olympic marathon team trials in February 2020 in Atlanta.

Olympic marathon team trials in February 2020 in Atlanta.

Olympic marathon trials back in February 2020.

track and field athlete.

Olympic Track & Field Trials at last month in Eugene, Ore.

Olympic Track & Field Trials at last month in Eugene, Ore.

Olympic trials, but was suspended after testing positive for THC, the intoxicant found in marijuana

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