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American middle-distance runner and steeplechaser

Whittni Morgan
Morgan at the 2024 United States Olympic trials
Personal information
Birth nameWhittni Orton
Born (1997-10-22) October 22, 1997 (age 27)
Panguitch, Utah, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Sport
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m
College teamBYU Cougars
ClubAdidas
Turned pro2021
Coached byDiljeet Taylor
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

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. She will compete for Team USA in the 5000 m at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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. 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.

International competitions

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

References

  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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  • 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)
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