If you ever find yourself on Jeopardy! and receive the clue “TrackTown USA,” just go ahead and answer, “What is Eugene, Oregon?” Alex Trebek would respond, “You are correct.” And indeed, it's a fact.

Eugene, Oregon—home to the historic Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus—is widely considered the heart of TrackTown USA.

Recently renovated to host the world’s premier competitions, the venue carries a rich legacy of Olympic Trials, NCAA championships, and record-breaking performances.


And now, TrackTown USA has gotten to know a new name: Collierville track and field.

A trio of Dragons made their presence felt Thursday at the prestigious USATF U20 Championships where Ava Williams (Pole Vault), Ehi Aigbomian (Triple Jump), and Khari Webb (Heptathlon) qualified. The top-two in each event earn spots on Team USA for the World U20 Championships later this August.

If warm-ups determined podium finishes, Collierville Class of 2027 standout Ava Williams might have already secured her place on Team USA.

Williams looked sharp from the get-go, showing confidence and poise throughout the pole vault competition. She carried momentum from her Tennessee state record performance where she cleared 13 feet, 3.5 inches. Williams narrowly missed at 13 feet, 7.25 inches, a height that would have pushed her even closer to the top - but her 6th place finish nationally is certainly one to be proud.

Fellow Class of 2027 athlete Ehi Aigbomian wasted no time making her mark in the triple jump. On her opening attempt, Aigbomian launched herself 40 feet, immediately surpassing her state championship-winning mark of 38 feet, 4.25 inches. The big jump solidified that she belonged on the national stage.

Her final attempt appeared to be a record-book performance, but a slight slip on takeoff resulted in a foul, preventing what could have been a massive leap. Even so, Aigbomian finished 11th overall, gaining invaluable experience and establishing herself as a rising national prospect. With her trajectory, she is positioned to be among the elite in high school track and field in 2026-27.

And then there is Khari Webb.
One word: Wow.

For those unfamiliar, the heptathlon is widely regarded as one of track and field’s ultimate challenges—a seven-event test of speed, strength, skill, and endurance spread over two days. Competing in hurdles, high jump, shot put, sprinting, long jump, javelin, and distance running, it demands an unmatched combination of athleticism and versatility.

Webb delivered a Day 1 performance that further cements her place among the most decorated athletes to ever wear the Collierville maroon.

She opened the competition with a 4th-place finish in the 100m hurdles, clocking a time of 14.43 seconds. Just 30 minutes later, she soared to a 1st-place finish in the high jump, clearing an impressive 5 feet, 9.25 inches.

Webb continued to stack points with a 6th-place finish in the shot put and a 10th-place finish in the 200m, showcasing her all-around strength.

Heading into Day 2, Webb sits in 2nd place overall, just 43 points behind the leader. The competition remains close, with third place trailing by 63 points and fourth by 94, setting up a dramatic Day 2.

Friday’s events will include:
Long Jump – 9:00 a.m.
Javelin – 10:15 a.m.
800m – 12:06 p.m.
(All times Pacific Standard Time)

From impressive vaults to a 40 foot jump and an electrifying heptathlon performance, Collierville proved it belongs on the biggest stage in the sport for years to come.

TrackTown USA, meet Collierville, Tennessee—and add to your contact list.