Florida State University Athletics
Davis Earns Bid to Olympic Games
7/9/2024 3:36:00 PM | Track and Field
TALLAHASSEE - Jeremiah Davis was selected to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games for Team USA in Paris. It was announced by USA Track and Field on Tuesday.
Davis qualified for his first Olympics after winning gold in the long jump at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials on June 24, with a career best mark of 8.20m (26-11) on his final attempt.
Despite earning gold, his bid to Paris had to wait until the World Athletic rankings were finalized, which resulted in Davis earning a top 30 ranking and spot on Team USA.
Davis concluded his collegiate career by winning the ACC Indoor and Outdoor Field Performer of the Year. He became the third Seminole in program history to capture the award for the outdoor season, joining Isaac Grimes (2021) and FSU Athletics Hall of Fame member Ngoni Makusha (2011), who won the Bowerman award in 2011.
The Lehigh Acres, Florida, native is a four-time NCAA runner-up and 11-time All-American.
Davis is the 58th Seminole with ties to FSU track and field to compete in the Olympics. FSU has had a representative in every Games since 1972.
Davis becomes the first American in FSU history to compete in the long jump at the Olympics. He is the third Seminole selected to Paris, joining Adriaan Wildschutt (South Africa) and Kimberly Williams (Jamaica). Davis also joins Casey Kreuger (Soccer) and Jenna Nighswonger (Soccer) as Noles on Team USA.
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