The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials begin on Friday in Eugene, Oregon in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio next month. A host of Mississippi athletes will be competing, and many have a chance to not only make the team but medal in Rio. The top three finishers in each event at the trials will make the Olympic team.
ERICA BOUGARD
Event: Heptathlon
Dates: July 9-10
Seeding position: Third
Best international finish: 24th at 2014 World Championship
Background: Attended Mississippi State from 2012-16.