Olympians Zoom With Family After Making Team USA
Jul 6, 2021, 12:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – With Olympic trials coming to an end, athletes are finding out whether they made the USA team in their sport and heading to Tokyo or not.
On the “Olympic Speed Dial,” Olympians are on camera calling their families to let them know that they will be going to Tokyo. Athletes including Will Claye (Triple Jump), Valerie Constien (3000 Meter Steeplechase), Isaiah Jewett (800 Meters), Deanna Price (Hammer Throw), Rai Benjamin (400 Meter Hurdles), Tori Franklin (Triple Jump), Hillary Bor (3000 Meter Steeplechase), Cory McGee (1500 Meters) and Grant Holloway (110 Meter Hurdles) told their families that they are heading to the Games.
Check out the full video above from NBC Sports.
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