Darius Jones II aims for Team USA spot at U20 Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Darius Jones II, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, will compete at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 18-19. The Tallahassee native is aiming to secure a position on the U20 national team by finishing in the top two in the decathlon. He hopes to break the American U20 record during this competition or at the World U20 Championships in August. Jones expressed gratitude for the support he has received from his Tallahassee community and recognized the influence of his time at Rickards High School on his athletic development.
- •Jones competes in the decathlon over two days.
- •He needs a top-two finish to qualify for the national team.
- •The championships take place from June 18-19, 2026.
- •Jones aims to break the American U20 record.
- •He credits Rickards High School for his athletic growth.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tallahassee's Darius Jones II chasing Team USA spot, U20 record
"Tallahassee native, Rickards alum, and rising Wisconsin Badgers sophomore Darius Jones II will compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.
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