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We all know the benefits of spending time outside in nature, and it is even more important in an ever-increasing digital world for kids to spend time in nature. Playing, exploring, and learning in the great outdoors is essential to children's mental, physical, and emotional development, especially in the early years. Getting kids in nature sets them up for success later in life.

It is so important in fact, that the Connect Kids Field Trip grant program (Connect Kids) was created to reimburse public schools for field trip costs to enable more children to get outside and connect with nature. Schools can be refunded up to $1,000, including transportation, tolls, bus entry fees, and program or attraction fees for visits to a New York State Park, Nature Center, or Historic Site (Parks), or a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Education Center, fish hatchery, or selected DEC sites. Since the program began in 2016, the Field Trip Grant Program has welcomed 200,000 public school students by funding over 4,000 field trips.

The top five field trip destinations are: Niagara Falls State Park, Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site, Letchworth State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, and Midway State Park. Connect Kids is funded by the New York State Legislature through the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and there is $1 million available for the program.

To learn more about the Connect Kids Field Trip grant program, click here .

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Schools: Apply Here for Funding

This is an application for a Trip Foundation Grant, which currently provides up to $500 for field trips for Title 1 public high schools in the New York metropolitan area (where at least 40% of students receive free or reduced lunch). 

As part of the verification process, please click the purple icon to the left and complete the fields in the form.

Applications for financial assistance must be received by The Trip Foundation at least three weeks before the school trip is scheduled. Distribution of the funds is at the discretion of The Trip Foundation and will be awarded to the school (by check), not to an employee of the organization. 

The Trip Foundation requires copies of receipts, invoices, purchase orders or reservations for transportation and/or ticketing services associated with the excursion for which the Foundation is funding. The Trip Foundation asks grant recipients to send photos and videos of their excursions along with media release forms signed by the parents/guardians of students featured in said media. The Foundation may use those images for marketing purposes. 

Click the Google Forms image to the left to apply. Look for reCAPTCHA verification after you submit. 

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Chevron Partners with the Geological Society of America to Offer Geology Field Trip Grants to Students and Early Career Professionals

Boulder, Colo., USA: Chevron, a leading energy corporation committed to supporting educational initiatives in the geosciences, has announced a partnership with the Geological Society of America (GSA) to provide field trip grants, beginning with the organization’s annual meeting, GSA Connects 2024 . This year’s meeting will take place in Anaheim, California, USA, 22–25 September.

The GSA/Chevron Field Trip Grant aims to support students or early career professionals in attending field trips during GSA Connects. GSA’s field trips provide valuable hands-on learning experiences, networking opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge research in the geosciences in a variety of key geological settings.

"We are thrilled to partner with Chevron to offer these field trip grants, which will enhance the educational experience of our members attending GSA Connects 2024," says Melanie Brandt, Executive Director and CEO of GSA. "Field trips are an integral part of our meetings, allowing participants to explore regionally important geological features, engage with field-based research discoveries, and foster collaboration within the geoscience community. Time and time again we are told some of the best professional and even social relationships our members have established through GSA happened through a GSA field trip."

The GSA/Chevron Field Trip Grant will cover expenses related to the field trip registration fees, which will serve to diversify and increase the number of attendees on each trip. Students and early career professionals are encouraged to fill out a simple application for the grant through the GSA website. Grants will be provided on a rolling basis through 1 August.

“I think that field trips are important from both an educational and networking standpoint,” commented Alicia Kahn, a senior biostratigrapher at Chevron and partner with GSA. “I have learned how to visualize the subsurface more precisely using analogues, and concurrently made friends with whom I now collaborate professionally. Though the expense of these field trips can be prohibitive, they are also required for degrees, so funding students can be critical to their choosing geology as a discipline.”

"We are grateful for Chevron’s generous support, which enables us to expand the educational offerings and opportunities for professional development surrounding our annual meeting," says Jennifer Nocerino, Director of Strategic Outreach & Engagement at the GSA. "Together with Chevron, GSA is committed to advancing the field of geosciences and fostering a robust and rewarding community of geoscientists at all career stages."

For more information about GSA’s field opportunities, the GSA/Chevron Field Trip Grant, and other grants provided through GSA, please visit www.geosociety.org .

About Chevron Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations, and grow lower-carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, and other emerging technologies. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .

About the Geological Society of America The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with a membership of more than 17,000 individuals in over 100 countries. GSA serves as a leading voice for the geosciences, promoting the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fostering collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers.

For Immediate Release 22 May 2024 GSA Release No. 24-04

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Making the U.S. Olympic track and field team is a herculean task.

"It doesn't matter who you are," Ato Boldon told NBC Olympics in a pre-Trials roundtable . "You're guaranteed drama. It's the toughest team in the world to make."

Boldon's words rang true during the women's 800m final on Night 4 of Trials.

Defending Olympic women's 800m champion Athing Mu shockingly tripped and fell just a few seconds into the final, so Mu will miss out on the Paris Games.

In her absence, Nia Akins , Allie Wilson and Juliette Whittaker finished 1-2-3 and are all going to their first Olympic Games.

The fourth night of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials also featured finals in the women's high jump, men's long jump, men's 1500m, men's 400m and women's 5000m.

• Grant Holloway kicked off the night with the fastest 110m hurdles time in U.S. Trials history, running a blazing 12.92 seconds. Holloway advanced to the 110m hurdles semifinal.
• Laulauga Tausaga-Collins was shockingly eliminated from the women's discus opening round after fouling out three times. Tausaga-Collins is the defending world discus champion but won't compete at the Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Tokyo gold medalist Valarie Allman set a new U.S. Trials record with a 70.89m toss, securing her place in the women's discus final.
• Cole Hocker set a U.S. Trials record to win the men's 1500m final in 3 minutes, 30.59 seconds and book his second Olympic spot, alongside Yared Nuguse and 21-year-old Hobbs Kessler .
• Charity Hufnagel of the University of Kentucky won the women's high jump final over favorite Vashti Cunningham , who had won 12 consecutive national championships, including the Tokyo Olympic Trials. Cunningham finished third, so will head to the Olympics alongside Rachel Glenn , since both women have the Olympic standard. Hufnagel doesn't yet qualify for Paris, since she hasn't hit the standard of 1.97m.
• Florida State standout Jeremiah Davis won the men's long jump final with an 8.20m leap. Davis, second-place finisher Malcolm Clemons and third-place jumper Jarrion Lawson will all need to qualify for the Paris Olympics via World Athletics rankings, as they haven't met the Olympic standard of 8.27m.
• Anna Hall won the heptathlon, completing a grueling comeback from a complex knee surgery six months ago. Hall has earned a spot on her first Olympic team after breaking her foot at 2021 Trials. Hall's redemption story is now complete.
• Quincy Hall blew by Michael Norman in the final stretch to win the men's 400m final in 44.17 seconds and earn a spot on his first Olympic team, joining Norman and first-time Olympian Chris Bailey .
• Elle St. Pierre beat a 24-year-old U.S. Olympic Trials record with her time, winning the women's 5000m final by just .02-seconds over Elise Cranny . In an epic finish, St. Pierre clocked in with a stellar time of 14 minutes, 40.34 seconds to make her second Olympic team with Cranny and Karissa Schweizer .

See below for event recaps, highlights and more. For full event-by-event results from the first four days of Trials, click here .

Men's 110m hurdles

Three-time world champion Grant Holloway headlined the opening round of the men's 110m hurdles, and he did so in signature mind-boggling fashion. With a scorching time of 12.92 seconds in his heat, Holloway ran the fastest 110m hurdles heat time in the history of U.S. Olympic Trials. It also marks the second-fastest time of his career.

American Aries Merritt holds the world record of 12.80, which he set in 2012.

"The biggest thing coming out here was having it translate from practice to the track," Holloway told Lewis Johnson of NBC Sports. "You guys keep talking world record, my main focus is to make this team, and then we can talk more once we're in Paris."

Holloway's next step is the semifinal in Eugene, which he advanced to along with fellow heat victors Freddie Crittenden , Trey Cunningham and Jamal Britt .

Dylan Beard , who appeared on the TODAY Show in the spring, has made headlines for pursuing Olympic track and field as he works his day job at a local Walmart. Beard ran the second-fastest time of his heat to advance to the semis.

TOP 10 TIMES

• Grant Holloway | 12.92
• Jamal Britt | 13.07
• Trey Cunningham | 13.12
• Daniel Roberts | 13.14
• Ja’Qualon Scott |13.15
• Freddie Crittenden | 13.16
• Dylan Beard | 13.19
• Cameron Murray | 13.23
• Cordell Tinch | 13.33
• Myles Hunter | 13.33

Men's 1500m

In an epic men's 1500m final, Cole Hocker smashed the U.S. Trials record with a blazing 3 minutes, 30.59 seconds to win his second-consecutive Olympic Trials final. Hocker will headline the U.S. men's 1500m team at the Paris Olympics, which will be his second Olympics. Hocker placed sixth in the Tokyo 1500m final.

"I was ready for anything today," Hocker rold Lewis Johnson. "I know I'm the strongest I've ever been."

Hocker is a University of Oregon alum and now has clinched his second Olympic team on his former home track.

Yared Nuguse finished second in 3:30.86 to secure his Olympic spot, and 21-year-old Hobbs Kessler is headed to his first Games after finishing third in 3:31.53. Nuguse previously earned a spot on the U.S. team at the Tokyo Olympics, but a quad injury kept him from competing, meaning Paris will be his first Olympics.

"It means so much to come back and make up for three years ago," Nuguse said immediately after the race. "I know I'm really fit and where I want to be. Now, I'm excited to go to Paris."

FINAL RESULTS

• Cole Hocker* | 3:30.59
• Yared Nuguse* | 3:30.86
• Hobbs Kessler* | 3:31.53
• Vincent Ciattei | 3:31.78
• Nathan Green | 3:32.20
• Henry Wynne | 3:32.94
• Joe Waskom | 3:33.74
• Elliott Cook | 3:33.84
• Craig Engels | 3:34.21
•  Cooper Teare | 3:35.17
•  Liam Murphy | 3:36.37
•  Ethan Strand | 3:39.08 *Secured Olympic spot

Entering the week, Kessler had yet to make any outdoor U.S. team, so his first is the granddaddy of them all, the Olympic squad. His time of 3:31.53 is his new personal best.

Hocker, Nuguse and Kessler will compete in one of the upcoming Olympics' headline events, featuring defending Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway and reigning world champion Josh Kerr of Great Britain. Ingebrigsten and Kerr have been sparring on and off the track for months, so the American trio now will enter a scintillating men's 1500m in Paris.

Anna Hall won the women's heptathlon just six months after undergoing a complex knee surgery and earned a spot on her first Olympic team. Hall broke her foot at the 2021 Olympic Trials after crashing into a barrier and will now compete at the Olympics for the first time.

"I'm almost in shock," Hall said after running the 800m. "This year has been so hard. Falling in 2021, the journey to get here was so much harder than I imagined. I'm just so thankful.

"I thought about quitting, but everyone around me was like, 'No, we're doing this.'"

Chari Hawkins and Taliyah Brooks , who finished second and third, will have to wait before they can officially book their spot in Paris. Neither woman has hit the Olympic standard as of June 24, so they'll need to qualify based on World Athletics rankings.

• Anna Hall* | 6614
• Chari Hawkins | 6456
• Taliyah Brooks | 6408
• Michelle Atherley | 6391
• Allie Jones | 6199
• Erica Bougard | 6192
• Jadin O’Brien | 6108
• Timara Chapman | 6073
• Ashtin Zamzow-Mahler | 6058
•  Jenelle Rogers | 5969 *Secured Olympic spot

Men's 400m

Quincy Hall stormed past Michael Norman over the final stretch to win the men's 400m final in 44.17 seconds and earn a spot on his first Olympic team.

In a thrilling final, Norman led for the first 300m before Hall blew past him to take the victory. Norman, who finished second in 44.41, heads to the Olympics along with third-place finisher Chris Bailey .

Norman competed at the Tokyo Olympics, winning gold in the men's 4x400m, and is now bound for his second Olympic Games. Bailey is a first-time Olympian. He owns a gold medal in the 4x400m from 2023 Worlds in Budapest.

Quincy Wilson , the 16-year-old phenom who set under-18 world records in back-to-back races over the weekend, finished sixth and is eligible for the U.S. 4x400m relay pool in Paris, but the teenager will wait for word from USA Track & Field.

• Quincy Hall* | 44.17
• Michael Norman* | 44.41
• Chris Bailey* | 44.42
• Vernon Norwood | 44.47
• Bryce Deadmon | 44.61
• Quincy Wilson | 44.94
• Khaleb McRae | 45.06
• Matthew Boling | 45.15
• Justin Robinson | 46.08 *Secured Olympic spot

Women's 5000m

Elle St. Pierre broke a 24-year-old U.S. Olympic Trials record with her 5000m time of 14 minutes, 40.34 seconds, winning by just .02-seconds over Elise Cranny . In a photo finish, St. Pierre officially made her second Olympic team.

St. Pierre gave birth to her son, Ivan, on March 4, 2023 and has since won a world indoor title in the 3000m and now the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 5000m. Next up: the Olympics.

"I've been waiting for this for a bit," St. Pierre said immediately after the epic finish. "I dug a little deeper at the end. It's just so emotional to have Ivan here, and I'm proud to be his mom."

Cranny is also bound for her second Olympics, as is third-place finisher Karissa Schweizer .

• Elle St. Pierre* | 14:40.34
• Elise Cranny* | 14:40.36
• Karissa Schweizer* | 14:45.12
• Parker Valby | 14:51.44
• Whittni Morgan | 15:05.53
• Allie Buchalski | 15:12.87
• Ella Donaghu | 15:14.27
• Taylor Roe | 15:15.37
• Rachel Smith | 15:22.16
• Abby Nichols | 15:25.19 *Secured Olympic spot

Women's 800m

The final event of the night, the women's 800m final, provided one of the most shocking moments in recent U.S. Olympic Trials memory.

Defending Olympic champion Athing Mu suddenly tripped and fell just a few just seconds into the final, which means the 22-year-old will miss out on the Paris Games.

In Mu's absence, Nia Akins , Allie Wilson and Juliette Whittaker finished 1-2-3 and are all going to their first Olympics.

Akins won her first U.S. Trials title in 1 minute, 57.36 seconds, topping Wilson by nearly a full second.

"I wasn't thinking about anything," Akins said. "I was just running. I'm just speechless. I don't know what to say."

• Nia Akins* | 1:57.36
• Allie Wilson* | 1:58.32
• Juliette Whittaker* | 1:58.45
• Michaela Rose | 1:59.32
• Sage Hurta-Klecker | 2:00.38
• Kristie Schoffield | 2:01.04
• Raevyn Rogers | 2:01.12
• Kate Grace | 2:02.37
• Athing Mu | 2:19.69 *Secured Olympic spot

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The Best Times to Visit Paris for Great Weather, Events, and Fewer Crowds

Not that you can ever go wrong with a trip to the City of Light.

Paris is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, stuffed with iconic landmarks, renowned museums, designer boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants.

There are advantages to visiting in every season. Although January through March are the chilliest months, they're also the quietest and the best for wrapping up in a chic coat and experiencing Paris like a local. In the spring, vibrant blooms in the famed jardins are a major draw, while the long summer days create the ideal conditions for sipping cocktails at an outdoor brasserie late into the evening. September and October are arguably the best months to visit, when the air turns brisk, Paris Fashion Week is in full force, and changing leaves accent the city.

To help you decide when to travel to Paris, here are the main tourist seasons:

• High season: June to August and late December
• Shoulder seasons: April to May and September to November
• Low season: Early December and January to April

Ready to book your trip to the City of Light? These are the best times to visit Paris depending on your priorities.

Best Time to Visit Paris to Avoid Crowds

Paris is one of the most popular destinations in the world, with tourism peaking between June and August. There are major downsides to visiting Paris in its high season: Large crowds make exploring popular attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre more time-consuming, and you might need a reservation to dine at trendy restaurants. Hotel prices, too, will inevitably climb in the summer months.

If your main objective is to avoid crowds, visit between October and April — sidestepping the jam-packed holiday season in December. Go at the beginning or end of this window for temperatures still comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quintessentially Parisian cafe tables.

To see the city's top tourist attractions with fewer people around, aim to visit on weekday mornings, but check the official tourism website since many museums are closed one day or more each week. Other crowd-beating tactics include buying tickets that allow you to skip the line and walking instead of squeezing into public transportation. Paris is best enjoyed on foot anyway.

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Best Time to Visit Paris for Good Weather

Travelers are drawn to Paris in the summer because of the long days and sunny weather. It's a stunning time to see the sights, from Sacré Cœur to the Jardin du Luxembourg, and the laid-back atmosphere at cafes and along the Seine is a treat. It's worth noting, however, that Paris is not known for its air conditioning. In fact, AC isn't as common in Europe as it is in the U.S., though most hotels have it. While Paris can see heat waves that bring temperatures in the 80s and 90s, summer temperatures are generally comfortable, in the mid-70s range.

Winter in Paris is relatively mild, but avoid visiting between December and February if you're averse to temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Does it snow in Paris? Not really. The city receives a dusting now and again, but visitors needn't pack bulky gear for extreme weather. Spring temperatures are typically pleasant, in the 50s and 60s, but come with a higher chance of rain — May is one of the rainiest months in Paris. Fall can also bring wet weather. From mid-September to November, after the Labor Day and Fashion Week rushes, Paris quiets down and the weather becomes crisp and autumnal.

Best Time to Visit Paris for Lower Prices

The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February. These months see average temperatures in the 30s and 40s, but if you don't mind the cold, you'll likely save on flights, public transportation, attractions, and accommodations.

Visiting Paris in winter is special — not least because the restaurants are less crowded and attractions quieter — as well as easy and affordable. Cons include fewer tour options and less frequent tours, including a reduced timetable for cruises on the Seine.

Best Times to Visit Paris for Holidays and Festivals

The city's calendar is packed with festivals, holidays, and traditions worth traveling for. Let's start with the biggest sporting events: the Paris Marathon is typically held in April, the French Open begins in May and ends in June, and the Tour de France typically zooms into Paris in July.

In May, museums across the city open their doors for free perusing after hours on La Nuit des Musées . In the summer, the iconic Fête de la Musique brings live music to parks and other public spaces on June 21, and Bastille Day is marked by military parades and fireworks on July 14. The Paris Jazz Festival is an ongoing event from June to September. Both fall and spring attract the international style set to Paris Fashion Week, held in late September/early October and late February/early March.

Starting around mid-November, the holiday season in Paris sees grand boulevards like the Champs-Élysées ablaze with Christmas lights and holiday markets popping up around the city. Parisians wrap up the holidays with the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, which is when you'll find king cake (or galette des rois ) on market tables and in bakery windows everywhere.

Worst Times to Visit Paris

There's no bad time to visit Paris — the city is remarkable any time of year, even when it's bitterly cold or sweltering and teeming with tourists. But if you're easily annoyed by heat and crowds, you should probably think twice about a trip in July or August. If you happen to be in Paris during a heat wave, you could be quite uncomfortable sans AC in some attractions, shops, and cafes. And during the high season, prices are correspondingly high.

The holidays are another chaotic (albeit magical) time in Paris. By all means, go in December if you want to shop for unique gifts and see Christmas lights galore, but avoid this period if you're hoping for a quiet trip.

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‘Just too fast’: Grant Holloway sizzles in 110-meter hurdles

The Tokyo silver medalist continues a dominant reign in his signature event; Eric Hold is DQ’d in 800 heat

EUGENE, Ore. — Grant Holloway is the rare caliber of human to whom second best in the world sounds like an insult. The Olympic silver medal he earned three summers ago in Tokyo resides nowhere special, packed among the rest of his awards. He rarely glimpses it. What for others would be a lifetime achievement is for Holloway a source of motivation.

A 26-year-old from Chesapeake, Va., of nonchalant confidence and elastic legs, Holloway extended one of the dominant reigns of American track and field and ensured his opportunity for redemption in Paris. Holloway laid waste to a strong 110-meter hurdles field in 12.86 seconds at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, the second-best time of his career.

Holloway burst from the blocks with his customary explosive start, leading from the echo of the starting gun. He only extended his lead, his entire race a model of clinical power even if he nicked the eighth hurdle. Upon seeing the Hayward Field clock, he punched his fist in the air. He had come within 0.06 seconds of the world record Aries Merritt set in September 2012. His next assault on 12.80 will have to wait until Paris. Freddie Crittenden (12.93) and Daniel Roberts (12.96) will join him.

"If you’re not training to be an Olympic gold medalist, what the hell are you doing?” Holloway said. “If I’m not winning, I’m losing. If you’re not first, you’re last. Ricky Bobby said it best. I go in each race with the mentality that I’m going to kill whoever’s beside me, whether they’re my best friend or my brothers or not.”

It may have been the greatest hurdles sprint in history. Three men ran sub-13 seconds for the first time in any 110-meter hurdles race, domestic, international, Olympic or otherwise. Fourth-place finisher Cordell Tinch’s 13.03 seconds would have made every podium previously. Trey Cunninghan, a silver medalist at the 2022 world championships, finished last.

“Especially with Grant blazing the trial, it just pushes that standard even higher,” Crittenden said. “You have to be one of the best ever to make this team. That’s how you have to train every day. That’s how you have to eat your meals every day. That’s how you have to sleep every day.”

Next to Holloway’s predictable excellence, Day 6 of the trials provided surprises both welcome and wrenching. Lolo Jones, who made her first Olympic team in 2008, ran the 100-meter hurdles opening round at age 41. Eric Holt’s inspiring trials run ended in despondence — he qualified for the 800 final on time, only to face disqualification for a lane infringement. Holt filed an appeal, but it was denied by USA Track & Field.

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Friday also delivered huge performances from high-wattage names. Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson, the stars who claimed 100-meter championships last weekend, both advanced to finals in the 200 that will make for a glittery Saturday night. Richardson won her semifinal heat in 21.92 seconds, second behind only Gabby Thomas in the round.

Lyles nearly made low-effort history. He cruised to the finals in 19.60 seconds, which would have been a U.S. trials record if not for an illegal wind reading. It still stood as a staggering time for a semifinal in which Lyles gently slowed at the line. Only eight other men have run faster in legal wind. When Lyles saw the clock, his eyes bulged and he fanned himself as if to ask, “Oh, did I do that?”

Maybe Holloway does not match the star power of Lyles and Richardson, but on the track there is no one more dominant. Excepting perhaps world record holders Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Ryan Crouser, Holloway walked into Hayward Field on Friday night with a case for being the best at what he does of any athlete in Eugene.

“Hell, yeah,” 400 hurdles Olympic silver medalist Rai Benjamin said. “He’s a three-time world champ. I’m not even a world champ. Sydney missed world champs last year — she’s not a world champ. She’s won world champs previously, but he repeated back-to-back in a dense, dense field.”

Since the start of 2021, Holloway had entered 90 races, relays included, and won 83. He has won three consecutive world championships. In February, he broke the indoor 60 hurdles world record. The 13-second mark has been breached 90 times in the history of the 110 hurdles. At age 26, not even halfway into his career, Holloway had done it nine times, including three times this week. Benjamin compared Holloway’s taken-for-granted dominance to that of F1 driver Lewis Hamilton in his prime.

Holloway won Virginia state championships in three events — and would have won four had he not run into Noah Lyles in the 200 meters. He scored 15 touchdown as a high school senior and could have played football at Florida. Holloway is such a gifted athlete, Benjamin has observed, that he actually must gear down in the middle of a race to accommodate the footwork required.

“He’s just too fast,” Benjamin said. “The hurdles come a little bit quicker for him. He wants to slow down a little bit in the latter end so he can get those hurdles right. He’s just so quick. He’s just blessed that way. Grant’s a beast. Always been a beast.”

Amid his dominance, Holloway has developed a familiar relationship with the near miss. At the 2021 trials, Holloway ran a 110 hurdles semifinal in 12.81 seconds — a hundredth of a second away from Merritt’s world record. He has circled the world record for so long that it has started to taunt him. When Holloway finished his first preliminary round in 12.92 seconds, he saw the decimal .83 on the scoreboard and thought it was his time. It was only part of Lyles’s 100-meter time from the night before, but it provided Holloway brief and stinging aggravation.

“I was about to throw everything and be like, ‘I’m not doing it anymore,’” Holloway said.

A more painful loss came in the biggest race of his life. At the Tokyo Olympics , Holloway burst out to his typical massive lead. He cruised over the first seven hurdles in total command. When he leaped over the eighth, it looked as if he had landed in quicksand. Jamaican Hansle Parchment passed Holloway and stole the Olympic gold medal that had been within his grasp. On the track, Holloway clapped his hands, exhaled a deep breath and shook his head. The silver he won, Holloway said at the time, “sucks.”

Holloway has done nothing but win ever since. His world championships have eased the sting of finishing second in Tokyo.

“Motivation, yes,” Holloway said. “Do I look at it everyday like I should have been mine? No. I’ve done four world championships, indoors and out, and I’ve got four gold medals. I feel like I’ve already solidified myself in that realm.”

Holt, the 29-year-old who signed his first sponsorship deal this week, learned he would not be joining Holloway in the cruelest fashion imaginable. Running in the last of three 800 semifinal heats, Holt finished fourth in 1:45.05, a personal best that qualified him on time. He conducted a stirring on-track interview, thanking coaches at his small running club, Empire Elite, for helping him reach a final of the trials.

As he walked back through the warmup area, Holt heard something had gone wrong. An official had raised a flag as he sped through the first turn of the race, ruling he stepped on the line. As he met with reporters, he did not know his fate.

“I don’t want to get my highest of my highs of my dream and then get DQ’d,” Holt said.

Holt studied a monitor and saw his name disappear from the list of finalists.

“Oh, God,” Holt said. “I don’t like this.”

Holt and his coach, John Trautmann, filed an appeal with USATF that was later denied. He will not be going to Paris.

The trials would continue for an unlikely competitor. Jones, who made three Olympic teams in the hurdles and then switched to bobsled and the Winter Olympics, advanced to the semifinals despite finishing last in her heat in 14.86 seconds.

Owing to multiple scratches and an expanded qualifying system for the opening round, all 27 hurdlers who entered advanced. Nia Ali, the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist, decided on an energy-conservation strategy with a bizarre aesthetic: She trotted out of the blocks and loped gently over hurdles to finish in 20.38 seconds.

Jones felt “pushed out” by U.S. bobsled officials because of her age, she said. Jones returned to hurdling. At a Gainesville, Fla., track meet in April, Jones ran the 100 hurdles in 13.11, comfortably under the 13.25-second qualifying standard. Jones’s time, she said, increased because of a hamstring tear she suffered four weeks ago and barely recovered from in time to run.

“I’m so grateful for everyone who cheered for me,” Jones said. “It’s been so long, I thought people forgot. It means the world for me for people to remember or shout my name. Because I was terrified on that start line. I was crying this morning because I thought I was going to have to pull out of the race. For me to get on that start line and get through all 10 hurdles was a huge victory.”

Holloway secured a more conventional victory. He will head to Paris as a favorite to win gold and a possibility to break a world record. At the finish line, Holloway pulled a child out of the stands. He had come to know the kid, named Chase, and his parents over the years at Hayward Field, watching him grow from an infant into a young kid. After Holloway’s first round, he told Chase he would bring him to the track for his NBC interview if he won the final. How, Holloway was asked, did they meet?

“Same way I met everybody else,” Holloway said. “Me talking too damn much.”