Jaida Ross takes a moment during the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Ross finished third.

Jaida Ross competes in the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Ross finished third in the event.

Jaida Ross competes in the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Ross finished third in the event.

Jaida Ross reacts during the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Ross finished third in the event to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Jaida Ross signs a model of the Eiffel Tower after finishing third in the women’s shot put to qualify for the Paris Olympics on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene.

Winner Chase Jackson (center), runner-up Raven Saunders (left) and third-place finisher Jaida Ross pose for a photo after the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene.

Chase Jackson takes a moment during the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Jackson won the event.

Chase Jackson competes in the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Jackson won the event.

Chase Jackson talks to her coach during the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Jackson won the event.

Winner Chase Jackson gets a hug during the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Jackson won the event.

Chase Jackson shows off her gold medal after winning the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene.

Raven Saunders competes in the women’s shot put final on Day 9 of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene. Saunders finished second in the event.

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EUGENE — Oregon Ducks shot star Jaida Ross’ stellar season isn’t over.

Ross claimed third place Saturday in the U.S. Olympic trials at Hayward Field to earn one of three spots on the U.S. team that will compete next month in Paris.

Two-time reigning U.S. champion Chase (Ealey) Jackson won the competition with a best throw of 65 feet, 11½ inches. Raven Saunders, the 2021 Olympic silver medalist, had just two legal throws in her six attempts. But both sailed over 65 feet, including the second-place mark of 65-3½.

Ross, the 2024 NCAA champ and collegiate record-holder, stayed with the international veterans throughout the competition, finishing with a mark of 64-3¾.

She said she felt some pressure coming heading into the trials as the hometown hopeful.

“I don’t view it as bad,” Ross said. “I love pressure. I love having expectations on myself. It felt good. Some good nerves out there. It felt really good. It helped me out a little bit.”

Ross had a good night’s sleep, and showed up at Hayward ready to do some damage. Afterward she basked in the spotlight after securing her third-place finish, receiving her medal and making her victory lap around the track.

“I did the little victory, walk lap,” Ross said. “So many people just love it here, love Oregon, love track. I’m so grateful for anyone that has come out and supported this sport and me and Oregon and everyone competing out here.

“They make this experience. This sport wouldn’t be the same without them. Coming face to face with the crowd and seeing how supportive everyone is felt really amazing.”

Here are results from the Olympic trials.

-- Ken Goe for The Oregonian/OregonLive

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