Anna Hall secures women's heptathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials with 6,614pts

EUGENE, Ore. — Former Florida Gator superstar Anna Hall is heading to the Olympic Games for the first time after she clinched the women's heptathlon title for a third successive time at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.

Hall, the World Athletics Championships silver medalist from Budapest 2023, amassed a total score of 6,614 points, setting season's bests in five events over the two days of competition. - Read more: From Florida to the Olympics: Fort Lauderdale’s Aaliyah Butler is heading to Paris 2024

Anna Hall's event-by-event breakdown:

• - 100 Hurdles: 13.34
• - High Jump: 1.82m
• - Shot Put: 14.35m
• - 200m: 23.90
• - Long Jump: 6.19m
• - Javelin Throw: 45.57m
• - 800m: 2:04.39

This was her first full multi-event of the season, making the achievement even more remarkable.

The 23-year-old underwent knee surgery in January and missed the entire indoor season to focus on recovery and rehabilitation. However, despite a slow start to her outdoor campaign, Hall found her best form when it mattered most.

At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, she set season's bests in the 100 hurdles, high jump, and 200m on Sunday's opening day, and followed up with two more top performances in the long jump and javelin throw on day two to secure a hard-fought victory.

Meanwhile, Chari Hawkins (Brooks) finished second with a personal best score of 6,456 points, and seasoned performer Taliyah Brooks (ASICS) was third with a lifetime best of 6,408 points.

Although Hall's score of 6,614 points surpassed the Olympic Standard of 6,480 points for the women's heptathlon, Hawkins and Brooks didn't meet the standard but are expected to secure spots based on their current World Athletics rankings.