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BYU track: Cougars compete in U.S. Olympic Team Trials during the weekend

Shaquille Walker, from right, Chris Low and Casimir Loxsom run during qualifying for men's 800-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Friday, July 1, 2016, in Eugene Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Former Cougars Shaquille Walker and Rena Chesser and current junior Shea Collinsworth competed during the weekend in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Eugene, Oregon.

Only days after signing a professional contract with Brooks Running, Walker ran in the first round of the 800m trials on Friday. Walker ran a time of 1:47.76 and placed third in his heat and 10th overall.