Eugene, Oregon – Former LSU sprinter Michael Cherry earned a spot on Team USA's Olympic squad in the 400 meters on Sunday evening at Hayward Field. This will be Cherry's Olympic debut when he suits up for the United States later this summer in Tokyo.
Cherry had to run a personal best of 44.35 in the 400 meters on Sunday evening to get the coveted top three finish in the event. His time of 44.35 came after times of 44.86 (first round/Friday) and 44.50 (semifinals/Saturday) in the preliminary rounds. This won't be his first time on the world stage representing the United States, but it will be his first time representing Team USA at the Olympics.