Whittni Morgan

Whittni Morgan
	Morgan at the 2024 United States Olympic trials
Personal information
Birth name	Whittni Orton
Born	October 22, 1997 (age 27); Panguitch, Utah, U.S.
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Sport
Event(s)	800 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m
College team	BYU Cougars
Club	Adidas
Turned pro	2021
Coached by	Diljeet Taylor
Achievements and titles
Personal bests	Outdoor; 800 m: 2:05.97 (Palo Alto, California 2019); 1500 m: 4:04.86 (Portland, OR 2022); Mile: 4:47.16 (Provo, Utah 2018); 3000 m: 8:43.39 (Eugene, OR 2022); 5000 m: 14:53.57 (Paris, France 2024); Indoor; 800 m: 2:07.57 i (New York City 2018); Mile: 4:23.97 i (New York City 2023); 3000 m: 8:30.13i (New York City 2023); 5000 m: 15:09.47 i (Boston 2021);

Whittni Morgan (née Orton; born October 22, 1997) is an American middle distance runner. Originally from Panguitch, Utah, Morgan represents Adidas and debuted at the 2022 Millrose Games 3000 meters.^[1] She will compete for Team USA in the 5000 m at the 2024 Summer Olympics.^[2]

Prior to going pro, Morgan competed for the BYU Cougars. There she earned 10 All-American awards, won the 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship individual title, and led the school to a 2nd-place team finish ― the highest in school history.^[3] In high school, Morgan was Utah's 2016 Female Athlete of the Year, winning four Utah High School Activities Association 1A individual cross country state championships, in addition to three basketball state championships and two volleyball state championships.^[4]

International competitions

Representing the United States
Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Time
2024	Olympic Games	Paris, France	14th	5000m	14:53.57

References

^ Alicia Monson and Weini Kelati Will Battle Again at 114th Millrose Games Millrose Games January 18, 2022
^ Robinson, Doug. "Former BYU runner Whittni Morgan is headed to the Olympics after all". Deseret News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
^ Whittni Orton Morgan BYU Track and Field Cross Country Results Athletic.net
^ Whittni Orton Panguitch High School Track and Field Results Athletic.net

External links

[1] Alicia Monson and Weini Kelati Will Battle Again at 114th Millrose Games Millrose Games January 18, 2022

[2] Robinson, Doug. "Former BYU runner Whittni Morgan is headed to the Olympics after all". Deseret News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.

[3] Whittni Orton Morgan BYU Track and Field Cross Country Results Athletic.net

[4] Whittni Orton Panguitch High School Track and Field Results Athletic.net

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v t e 2024 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification	2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field) 2024 United States Olympic trials (marathon)
Men's track and road athletes	Conner Mantz Clayton Young Grant Fisher Woody Kincaid Nico Young Kenneth Rooks Matthew Wilkinson James Corrigan Noah Lyles Kenny Bednarek Fred Kerley Cole Hocker Yared Nuguse Hobbs Kessler Quincy Hall Michael Norman Christopher Bailey Grant Holloway Freddie Crittenden Daniel Roberts Erriyon Knighton Abdihamid Nur Bryce Hoppel Brandon Miller Rai Benjamin CJ Allen Trevor Bassitt Quincy Wilson Graham Blanks Christian Coleman Bryce Deadmon Kyree King Courtney Lindsey Vernon Norwood
Men's field athletes	Ryan Crouser Joe Kovacs Payton Otterdahl Heath Baldwin Zach Ziemek Harrison Williams Sam Kendricks Chris Nilsen Jacob Wooten Curtis Thompson Capers Williamson Andrew Evans Joseph Brown Daniel Haugh Rudy Winkler Shelby McEwen Caleb Snowden Tyus Wilson Salif Mane Russell Robinson Donald Scott
Women's track and road athletes	Fiona O'Keeffe Emily Sisson Dakotah Lindwurm Sha'Carri Richardson Melissa Jefferson Twanisha Terry Kendall Ellis Aaliyah Butler Alexis Holmes Elle St. Pierre Elise Cranny Karissa Schweizer Nia Akins Allie Wilson Juliette Whittaker Valerie Constien Courtney Wayment Marisa Howard Gabrielle Thomas Brittany Brown McKenzie Long Weini Kelati Masai Russell Alaysha Johnson Grace Stark Nikki Hiltz Emily Mackay Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Anna Cockrell Jasmine Jones Whittni Morgan Parker Valby Kaylyn Brown Tamari Davis Quanera Hayes Aleia Hobbs Shamier Little Isabella Whittaker
Women's field athletes	Jasmine Moore Keturah Orji Tori Franklin Annette Echikunwoke DeAnna Price Erin Reese Rachel Glenn Vashti Cunningham Anna Hall Chari Hawkins Taliyah Brooks Valarie Allman Veronica Fraley Tara Davis-Woodhall Monae' Nichols Chase Jackson Raven Saunders Jaida Ross Bridget Williams Katie Moon Brynn King Maggie Malone-Hardin
Coaches	LaTanya Sheffield (women's head coach - Sprints/hurdles) Stanley Redwine (men's head coach - Distance) Delethea Quarles (women's Jumps/Multis) Nic Petersen (men's Jumps/Multis) Ashley Kovacs (women's Throws) Gary Aldrich (men's Throws) Amy Begley (women's Distance) Michael Ford (men's Sprints/Hurdles) Mike Marsh (men's Relays) Michelle Freeman (women's Relays) Danielle Siebert (women's Head Manager) Manny Bautista (men's Head Manager) Tim Weaver (Event Manager) Demetria Davis (Event Manager)
Medical Staff	Monique Burton (Medical Doctor) Amadeus Mason (Medical Doctor) Asdrubal Lopez (Chiropractor) Connie Hayes (Chiropractor) Dustin Williams (Athletic Trainer) Christie Coad (Athletic Trainer) Jerrica Thomas (Physical Therapist) Chris Margallo (Physical Therapist) Harris Patel (Physician Assistant/Athletic Trainer) Chris Yee (Licensed Massage Therapist) Chris Thomas (Licensed Massage Therapist) Ena Weinstein (Athletic Trainer/Licensed (Licensed Massage Therapist) Chris Stanley (Sports Psychologist) Sean McCann (Sports Psychologist) Alicia Glass (Dietician) Mackenzie White (Dietician) Rikki Keen (Dietician) Kiki Cruickshank (HPTC/CDFAS Medical Staff) Brittany Garcia (HPTC/CDFAS Medical Staff)