Track and Field Team Trials began in Charlotte this morning!

Dedicated volunteers arrived at Johnson C Smith University Track and Field Arena early this morning; none were deterred by rainy weather. Colorful license plates in the parking lot revealed athletes, coaches and families traveled to NC from across the country. We set up our station to credential athletes, distributing race bibs, towels and string bags. Athletes came to The Tar Heel State to compete at an elite level.


Amazing effort during Men's track and field Team Trials in Charlotte today! It's hard to describe how fast these athletes complete a trial unless you see it up close!  As volunteers, we feel inspired by the level of enthusiasm and extreme effort displayed by athletes from across the Nation competing for their chance to travel to Rio this summer.

There were disappointments...one young man felt too much pain to compete and left the track disappointed. Another suffered failure of his prosthetic leg during the race. Break until the trials continue for men and women this evening.

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