2000 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) a place on the Olympic team. In the event that a leading athlete did not hold an "A" standard, or an athlete withdrew, the next highest finishing athlete with an "A" standard was selected instead. Maurice Greene, who won the 100 meter trial, and Michael Johnson, who won the 400 meter trial and was the defending 200 meter gold medallist, both pulled hamstrings in the 200 meter final. Neither qualified in that event. Key: 2000 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) The 2000 United States Olympic Trials for track and field were held at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.
2020 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) 2018, it was announced that Eugene, Oregon had been selected to host the competition. Organized by USA Track and Field, the ten-day competition is scheduled for June 19-28 and will serve as the national championships in track and field for the United States. The results of the event determined qualification for the American Olympic team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, to be held in Tokyo. Provided they had achieved the Olympic standard, the top three athletes will gain a place on the Olympic team. In the event that a leading athlete does not hold the standard, or an athlete withdraws,