EUGENE, Ore. — In the past few months, McKenzie Long has experienced pure elation and complete heartbreak. Saturday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, she felt both.. Long, the NCAA ...

McKenzie Long wins a heat women's 200-meter semi-finals during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Friday, June 28, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.. Credit: AP/Chris Carlson ...

NCAA champ McKenzie Long bounced back from a disappointing finish in the 100 semifinals with a strong time in the 200 at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

McKenzie Long wins a heat in the women’s 200-meter run during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) By Scott M. Reid ...

Gabby Thomas and McKenzie Long embrace after the 200-meter at U.S. Olympic trials. Both qualified for Paris, where competition begins Sunday. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images) ...

Because my mom, she wanted to be involved — she wanted to deal with all the hands-on stuff,” said Long, who won her 200-meter semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials Friday ...

The three-event NCAA champion, still dealing with the sudden death of her mother in February, wins her opening round Olympic Trials 200-meter heat.

McKenzie Long wins a heat women's 200-meter semi-finals during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Friday, June 28, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) ...

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — There are moments when sprinter McKenzie Long wants to reach for the phone, call her mom and relay some good news that just happened. Like winning three titles at NCAA… ...