Athletics-U.S. athletes with world championship byes

June 22 (Reuters) - The following American athletes have received byes into August's world championships in Beijing provided they compete in some event at the June 25-28 U.S. trials in Eugene, Oregon. The byes are awarded 2013 world champions and 2014 Diamond League event winners. 2013 World Champions Men 400m - LaShawn Merritt (also 2014 Diamond League winner) 110m hurdles - David Oliver Decathlon - Ashton Eaton Women 100m hurdles - Brianna Rollins Long jump - Brittney Reese* -- 2014 Diamond League winners Men 100m - Justin Gatlin 400m hurdles - Michael Tinsley Triple jump - Christian Taylor Shot put - Reese Hoffa Women 200m - Allyson Felix 1500m - Jenny Simpson 100m hurdles - Dawn Harper-Nelson - - * Tianna Bartoletta was the Diamond League women's long jump champion but in a case where a country has both the world and Diamond League champion in an event, the bye goes to the world champion. - - Source: USA Track & Field (Reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina, editing by Nick Mulvenney)