EUGENE, Ore. – University of Iowa track and field graduate James Carter Jr. placed eighth at U.S. Olympic Trials with a mark of 16.44 meters (53’ 11.25”) in the men’s triple jump on Sunday at Hayward Field.

Carter Jr. (‘23) was a five-time All-American across the long jump and triple jump events during his Hawkeye career.

James Carter Jr. (Triple Jump)

Finals

8. 16.44 (53’ 11.25”)

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Track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics take place between Thursday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 11.