INDIANAPOLIS — 89 of America’s top young runners, walkers, jumpers, and throwers will represent Team USATF at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships, August 5-9 in Eugene, Oregon. USA Track & Field, the sport’s national governing body, announced its roster today. The championships return to the United States for the first time since 2014, when Hayward Field in Eugene also hosted the event.
The men’s roster is headlined by two current American U20 record holders. Incoming Texas Tech freshman Tate Taylor will contest the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. The 18-year-old owns the American U20 record in the 100m after clocking 9.92 last year. Rising University of Georgia junior Le’Ezra Brown will compete in the 110m hurdles after setting a pending American U20 record of 12.95 at the USATF U20 Championships in Eugene in June.
The women’s team features two athletes who rank No. 2 on the U.S. U20 all-time lists in their respective events. Rising Auburn sophomore Sophia Mazzoni will compete in the javelin after launching a personal best 56.51m in May. Rising Florida sophomore Claire Stegall enters the 1500m after running 4:04.59 at the USATF U20 Championships in June to move to No. 2 in American U20 history.
“This team is filled with athletes who represent the future of Team USATF,” said USATF CEO Max Siegel. “With the Olympic Games coming to Los Angeles in 2028, the World Athletics U20 Championships provide an invaluable opportunity for these young athletes to compete against the world's best. We believe this group has the talent to lead the medal table and continue building the next generation of American track and field.”
The 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships will stream live on Peacock from August 5-9. A complete competition schedule is available online.
Full team rosters are below.
Women’s Team