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Five Spartans Set to Compete in Track & Field Olympic Trials
6/17/2021 12:31:00 PM | Track and Field
Morgan Beadlescomb is the only current Spartan to compete.
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State track & field will have five former and current Spartans competing at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials at historic Hayward Field June 18-27 in Eugene, Oregon. The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan July 23-August 8.
Morgan Beadlescomb (5000m), Lauren Chorny (Pole Vault), Tim Ehrhardt (Decathlon), Leah (O'Connor) Falland (3000m Steeplechase) and Tori Franklin (Triple Jump) will all be in action at the trials. This is the second Olympic Trials for Ehrhardt, Falland and Franklin, who are all looking to appear in their first Olympics.
Franklin, Falland, Ehrhardt and Beadlescomb currently hold the Michigan State record in their respective events.
Beadlescomb is the only current Michigan State athlete competing in the Olympic Trials. He is coming off an historic season where he earned All-American honors in the 5000m in both the indoor and outdoor season.
USATF broadcast partner NBC Sports Group announced a robust coverage schedule for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. NBC and NBCSN will provide coverage over eight nights, including six in primetime on NBC.
MSU Competitors
Lauren Chorny – Pole Vault
Tim Ehrhardt – Decathlon
Tori Franklin – Triple Jump
Morgan Beadlescomb – 5000m*
Leah (O'Connor) Falland – 3000m Steeplechase
*Current athlete
When to Follow the Spartans
Decathlon
June 19-20
Women's Triple Jump
Final | June 20
Women's 3000m Steeplechase
First Round | June 20
Final | June 24
Women's Pole Vault
Qualifying Round | June 24
Final | June 26
Men's 5000m
First Round | June 24
Final | 6/27
Morgan Beadlescomb (5000m), Lauren Chorny (Pole Vault), Tim Ehrhardt (Decathlon), Leah (O'Connor) Falland (3000m Steeplechase) and Tori Franklin (Triple Jump) will all be in action at the trials. This is the second Olympic Trials for Ehrhardt, Falland and Franklin, who are all looking to appear in their first Olympics.
Franklin, Falland, Ehrhardt and Beadlescomb currently hold the Michigan State record in their respective events.
Beadlescomb is the only current Michigan State athlete competing in the Olympic Trials. He is coming off an historic season where he earned All-American honors in the 5000m in both the indoor and outdoor season.
USATF broadcast partner NBC Sports Group announced a robust coverage schedule for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. NBC and NBCSN will provide coverage over eight nights, including six in primetime on NBC.
MSU Competitors
Lauren Chorny – Pole Vault
Tim Ehrhardt – Decathlon
Tori Franklin – Triple Jump
Morgan Beadlescomb – 5000m*
Leah (O'Connor) Falland – 3000m Steeplechase
*Current athlete
When to Follow the Spartans
Decathlon
June 19-20
Women's Triple Jump
Final | June 20
Women's 3000m Steeplechase
First Round | June 20
Final | June 24
Women's Pole Vault
Qualifying Round | June 24
Final | June 26
Men's 5000m
First Round | June 24
Final | 6/27
Players Mentioned
Distance
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