Cunningham, the 18-year-old daughter of former National Football League quarterback Randall Cunningham, soared to a world junior record 1.99 metres, the best jump of 2016, in winning the U.S. championship in Portland on Saturday.
World indoor pole vault record holder Jenn Suhr and five other athletes who have the best marks in the world this season in their championships event also will be representing the United States in the tune-up for August's Rio Olympics.
They include men's long jumper Marquis Dendy and Barbara Pierre (60 metres co-leader), Ajee Wilson (800m), Brianna Rollins (60m hurdles) and Michelle Carter (shot put).
Sandi Morris, who upset Suhr in the U.S. championships, is also on the team as are Olympic long jump gold medallist Brittney Reese and reigning world indoor 60m hurdles champion Nia Ali.
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(Reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina; Editing by Frank Pingue)
