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The Final Leg hosted by Anderson Emerole provides balanced and unbiased Track & Field coverage and video journalism focused on the Sprints, Jumps, and Hurdles. Email: thefinallegtrack@gmail.com

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    Gout Gout & Lachlan Kennedy Want to Break His 100m Australian Record…But Can They? | Patrick Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 51:16


    In today's conversation we're joined by Patrick Johnson of Australia. Patrick is currently the Australian 100m record holder, and the first person from Oceania to break the 10 second barrier, having run 9.93 seconds back in 2003.His record still stands to this day over 20 years later, but has reentered the conversation as Australia enters a new golden age of sprinting with young athletes like Gout Gout, Lachlan Kennedy, Eddie Nketia and others all running fast times and coming close to finally taking it down.In our conversation, we do a full breakdown of Patrick's 9.93 100m record race, including his mindset entering the year and exactly how he approached the race. We also discuss the current landscape of sprinting in Australia including the likes of Gout Gout, Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis, as well his thoughts around why Australia has seen such a rise in talent in recent years. Patrick also explains how he got into track & field in his early 20s and his experience competing against legends from Carl Lewis and Frankie Fredericks, to Maurice Greene and Usain Bolt.We also breakdown the 200m final at the 2005 World Championships where he finished 6th place. Finally, Patrick talks about the pressure of competing at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, and what this next generation Australian athletes might expect as they prepare for the 2032 Games in Brisbane.-------------------------------------------

    What's Going on With Jamaican Track & Field? - Featuring Coaches Desk TV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 56:34


    In today's conversation, I'm joined by Coaches Desk TV to discuss the current landscape of men's and women's sprinting in Jamaica right now.Subscribe to Coaches Desk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachsdesktv-------------------------------------------

    PJ Austin Breaks Down the 4x100m After Anchoring Team USA to Gold at 2026 World Relays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 35:14


    In today's conversation, we speak with PJ Austin of the United States, a multiple time All-American in the 60m, 100m, 4x100 and Long Jump while in the NCAA, and has since gone on to represent the USA at the 2025 and 2026 World Relays.PJ was one of the fastest sprinters coming out of Florida having run a personal best of 9.89 seconds in the 100m, and shortly after graduating, he turned professional and began competing around the world at various meets on the circuit.Early in May, PJ ran anchor leg on Team USA's 4x100m relay which won Gold at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana in a time of 37.43 seconds, one of the fastest relay times in history. This came on the heels of him competing at various meets across Africa including in Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.In our conversation, discuss the 2026 World Relays, including PJ being selected for the team, the practice before hand, and running the anchor leg for Team USA. PJ also explains what he learned from competing at Florida, his transition to the professional world, and now training under Dennis Mitchell and the Star Athletics group along with Kenny B, Courtney Lindsey, Christian Coleman and others.Finally, we breakdown PJs 100m race, including where he is most looking to improve and his goals for the 2026 season and beyond.-------------------------------------------

    Aaliyah Butler is Part of the Next Generation of USA 400m Sprinters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 22:45


    In today's conversation, I speak with Aaliyah Butler of the United States. She is the 2025 NCAA 400m champion, and was also part of team USA's 4x400m that won Gold at the 2024 Olympic Games.Aaliyah is a rising star in 400m sprinting both in the United States and globally. In addition to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics and 2025 World Championships, she has competed on the diamond league circuit, including going toe-to-toe with the Olympic Champion in Monaco last year.Her personal best of 49.09 seconds makes her one of the fastest women in the world, and now in her first full year as a pro, she has her eyes set on solidifying her spot amongst the best.In our conversation, we discuss Aaliyah's 2026 opening races, including a masterful 4x4 relay split of 48.6 seconds. She shares what she learned about competing at the University of Georgia, why she left the NCAA early to go pro and what the process was like.We also do a full breakdown of Aaliyah's 3 most notable races from the 2025 season, including her NCAA title and her personal best at the Monaco Diamond League. And finally, she shares her goals for the 2026 season and beyond.-------------------------------------------

    2026 World Relays Wrap-Up, Would USA Have Beat Botswana in the 4x400m?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 117:05


    Today we recap a few results from the weekend, including miscellaneous results from around the world, The 2026 World Relays, and if the USA men would have been able to challenge Botswana, South Africa and Australia in the 4x400m.⁠-------------------------------------------

    What REALLY Happened at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:22


    Let's breakdown some things you might have missed at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.Full Meet Results: https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-relays/gaborone26/timetable⁠-------------------------------------------

    The USA Women's 400m Is So Crowded, but Bailey Lear Is Looking to Breakthrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 28:21


    Bailey Lear of the United States, is a rising star and one of the most consistent 400m sprinters in the country right now. She was a multiple time All-American in the 400m and 4x400 while at USC, and after completing her NCAA career in 2023, she went on to represent the United States at multiple championships. She won medals as part of the 4x400 at the 2024, 2025 and 2026 World Indoor Championships, as well as the 2024 and 2025 World Athletics Relays.In our conversation, we discuss Bailey's transition from the NCAA into the pro world including signing with Nike in 2025. Bailey shares her experiences competing for the United States at multiple global championships over the years, and also breaks down how she has been learning to attack the 400m as a race. We also discuss Write on Track, Bailey's new business and how she's balancing being an athlete and entrepreneur.-------------------------------------------

    The REAL Reason Allyson Felix is Trying to Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 16:22


    Why is Allyson Felix coming out of retirement to try and qualify for the 2028 Olympics? ⁠-------------------------------------------

    Australia's Fastest Man? Eddie Nketia Breaks Down His 9.84w 100m + The Rise of AUS Sprinting With Gout Gout & Lachlan Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 29:01


    For today's conversation I speak with Eddie Nketia of Australia who is a rising sprinter both internationally as well as in the NCAA.Eddie recently ran a 100m time of 9.84 seconds at the 2026 Mt Sac relays, and though it was slightly wind aided, that made him the fastest all-conditions Australian sprinter in history.He currently competes for the University of Southern California where he made the NCAA 100m final last year, but is looking to step things up in 2026.Prior to his time in the NCAA, Eddie competed at the 2019 and 2022 World Championships in Doha and Eugene, respectively, both times representing New Zealand, his country of birth. But after some complications, specifically being left off the team to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Eddie began the process of switching to represent Australia, where he actual grew up for a good portion of his early years.Eddie is now part of a new generation of sprinters coming out of Australia including names like Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy.In our conversation, we discuss Eddie's transfer from New Zealand over to Australia. We do a full breakdown of his 9.84 100m race at Mt Sac, including his execution and what he's doing to improve his start. We discuss his goals for 2026, his fathers history in the sport, and finally the future of Australian sprinting as Eddie, Gout Gout and Lachlan continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for the country.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Alexis Brown Breaks Down Her 7.07 World Leading Long Jump, Turning Pro and Goals for the 2026 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 41:34


    In today's conversation, I speak with Alexis Brown of the United States. She is the 2025 NCAA Indoor Champion in the Long Jump, and a newly minted pro having signed with Nike at the end of 2025.In her first professional meet at the 2026 Tom Jones Memorial, Alexis jumped a massive personal best of 7.07m, which not only a personal best and world lead at the top of 2026, but also made her the 7th farthest Long Jumper in American history.In our conversation, we do a full breakdown of her 7.07 long jump, including her execution, technique and mindset throughout the entire series.We discuss her time competing for Baylor and her transition to the professional world including finding an agent and eventually signing with Nike. Competing on the diamond League circuit in 2025, straining both her hamstrings, and finally her goals for the 2026 season and beyond.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Everyone Wants The Next Usain Bolt, But Even His Path to the Top Wasn't Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 14:38


    Before Usain Bolt became the athlete we know today, he had to work his way to the top. ⁠-------------------------------------------

    Breaking Down Elaine Thompson-Herah's 10.92, Was Ato Boldon Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 93:08


    At the 2026 Velocity Fest 19, 5-time Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah ran her first 100m in 2 years and clocked a time of 10.92 seconds. This was was a shocking performance in that, it indicated she was almost certainly back from the injuries that kept her out of the sport for so long, and may be trending back towards the performances that brought her to the world and Olympic medals.But, in 2024 and 2025, while she was sitting out and most people questioned if she would even return, Ato Boldon shared his thoughts about Elaine likely no longer being a threat and not being able to get back to that previous form. Today, I break down Elaine's 100m race and also discuss Ato's comments on if he was wrong or if he actually was right.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Maia McCoy Explains Transferring to Liberia, Coming Back to Represent the United States, Then Becoming One of the Top Sprinters in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 43:48


    In today's conversation, I speak with Maia McCoy of the United States who is a rising star in women's sprinting.Born and raised in Tennessee, she attended the University of Tennessee where she was an All-American in the sprint events both indoors and outdoors.She likely popped onto many people's radars in 2025 though as she frequently competed on the international circuit at both diamond league and continental tour meetings, finishing the year ranked 14th in the world in the 100m and setting a personal best of 10.96 seconds.Prior to 2025 though you may have heard of her for representing Liberia where she won 100m silver at both the 2024 African Championships in Cameroon and African games in Ghana.But representing Liberia didn't work out and she is now in the process of transferring back to represent her home country of the United States.In our conversation we discuss Maia's transfer to Liberia, as well as the process of transferring back to the USA.We also break down that amazing 2025 season, finding a pocket of consistency, and becoming one of the top ranked sprinters in the world. She breaks down sponsorships, training under Coach Ken Harden at Auburn, the progress she's made in practice, as well as goals for 2026.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Breaking Down Gout Gout's 19.67 200m World U20 Record, Managing Expectations and Other Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 110:37


    Gout Gout recently ran a new World U20 record of 19.67 seconds in the 200m at the Australian National Championships. Despite this being an amazing performance there was a ton of controversy and questions around the mark and the other performances in the race. Today we discuss the race as well as the unrealistic expectations that may be put upon Gout Gout moving forward.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Max Thomas After New 100m PB of 9.90, Turning Pro Early, Team USA 4x100 & Goals for 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 32:15


    In todays conversation, I speak with Max Thomas from the United States who is a young rising star in both the 100m and 200m. He recently ran a personal best of 9.90 in the 100m at the 2026 Florida Relays which is the fastest time by any American at the top of April and 2nd fastest time in the world.Max attended the University of Southern California and at the 2025 NCAA Championships, finished 2nd place in the 100m. Shortly after, he decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and instead turn pro signing with On. In addition to his recent 100m personal best outdoors, he finished 4th place in the 60m at the 2026 USA Indoor Championships.In our conversation, Max breaks down his 9.90 personal best including his race pattern and execution. He reflects on his 2025 NCAA season and explains why he decided to turn pro early. And finally, he discusses the upcoming the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2026 World Relays and shares a a dream 4x100 of next generation USA sprinters.⁠-------------------------------------------

    World Indoor Champion Christopher Morales Williams Breaks Down His Indoor 400m Gold, 2026 Goals and Growth as a Sprinter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 36:11


    Christopher Morales-Williams of Canada is the newly crowned 2026 World Indoor Champion in the 400m. He is also the 2024 NCAA indoor and outdoor champion in the 400m while competing for the university of Georgia.Back in 2024, Chris ran an indoor personal best time of 44.49 seconds, which stands as the fastest indoor 400m time in history. He has had the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics and World Championships, and at 21 years old, his career is barely just getting started. After sickness in 2025 kept him from performing to the best of his ability, he kicked off 2026 with a gold medal and a clear outlook on his future.In our conversation we dive into that Gold medal winning performance at the world indoor champs, including an in-depth breakdown of the race. We also discuss his training and progression over the past few years, what his transition from college to professional has been like, his goals for the 2026 season, and some of his favorite athletes and races from history.⁠-------------------------------------------

    The Current Landscape of the Women's 200m in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 19:25


    The Women's 200m may be one of the most exciting eventsto watching in 2026. From Gabby Thomas & Shericka Jackson, to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Amy Hunt, there are tons of names who will be facing off on the Diamond League circuit, the Commonwealth Games, and the World Ultimate Championships. Today we break down all the major players and what to expect from them this year.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Is Sha'Carri Richardson Really Back? Women's 200m Landscape + NCAA & Pro Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 105:36


    The 2026 Outdoor season got into full gear this past weekend with a ton of performances around the world. Today we discuss a few notable results from NCAA and pro athletes, Sha'carri Richardson's win at the Stawell Gift in Australia, as well as the current state of the women's 200m as we have seen a bunch of top players open up their seasons to varying results.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Why Busang Collen Kebinatshipi's 9.89 World Lead in the 100m Was So Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 13:43


    Busang Collen Kebinatshipi is the 2025 World Champion in the 400m, but at the 2026 Botswana National Championships though, he dropped down to the 100m and ran a huge personal best of 9.89 seconds on two occasions. These performances were very special for a few different reasons, which we'll break down today.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Which Title is More Prestegious? Olympics, Worlds, NCAA, Euros, Commonwealth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 103:15


    Today we discuss which titles in track and field are more prestigious between the Olympics, World Championships, NCAA, European, Commonwealth and other major champs in the sport.We also highlight some performances from this past weekend including the Maurie Plant meet with Lachlan Kennedy's 100/200 double, as well as Gout Gout's 2nd place. We also discuss the Maxwell Twins 200m in Texas and Shawnti Jackson's return to the track with her 300m outdoor NCAA record⁠-------------------------------------------

    NCAA Champion Garrett Kaalund Breaks Down His Indoor 200m Record, Goals for Outdoor Season + His Favorite Sprint Races in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 43:48


    Garrett Kaalund of USC is the newly crowned 2026 NCAA indoor champion in the 200m. His winning time of 19.95 seconds was not only an NCAA record and American record, but was barely off the 30 year old World Record of 19.92, making him the 2nd fastest athlete in history.Garrett is in his final year at USC and now has his sights set on the 2026 outdoor season where he looks to upgrade his 3rd place finish in the 200m last year and sweep both the indoor and outdoor NCAA titles.In our conversation, we do a full breakdown of his record breaking indoor race, including his mindset and execution in both the heat and the final. We discuss his transfer from Nebraska over to USC last year and the changes he has made to training which has led to all this success. Garrett also shares some of his favorite sprint races throughout history and gets super analytical with each of them including races from Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell and Noah Lyles. And finally, he shares his goals for the 2026 outdoor season, which includes possibly winning 4 titles. ⁠-------------------------------------------

    Devynne Charlton 60H GOAT? Men's Long Jump Drama, 4x4 Finals, Botswana's 400m Depth | World Indoors Day 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 76:41


    Today we break down the Women's 60m Hurdle final and other events at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland. We also discuss Botswana's growing depth in the 400m outdoors.⁠-------------------------------------------

    Zaynab Dosso Wins 60m Over Jacious Sears & Julien Alfred | 2026 World Indoor Day 2 Sprints & Jumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 89:23


    Today we break down the Women's 60m final and other events at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland. We also discuss Elaine Thompson-Herah's 22.61 200m opener in the 200m⁠-------------------------------------------

    Recap of the Men's 60m Final at the 2026 World Indoor Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 96:43


    Today we break down the 60m final at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland⁠-------------------------------------------

    Why the 200m was removed from the World Indoor Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:42


    In 2004, after almost 20 years, the 200m was removed from the World Indoor Championship schedule and has never returned. Today, the indoor 200m is primarily only run by NCAA athletes and seldom contested on the indoor pro circuit. Lets break down why it was removed and why it will likely never return. ⁠-------------------------------------------

    2026 World Indoor Champs Sprints & Jumps Preview + Adaejah Hodge Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 101:19


    Today we kick things off discussing Adaeja Hodge who was recently announced to have served a ban dating back to 2024, but has already been cleared to run and recently won the NCAA 200m title for Georgia. We discuss why the AIU waited so long to announce her suspension and the larger problems with her situation.We then discuss the upcoming world indoor championships which will be going down in Poland this Friday March 20th to Sunday March 22nd. I break down and preview all the sprint, hurdle and jump events and the top names to look out for.⁠-------------------------------------------

    2026 NCAA Indoor Champs | Sprint, Hurdles, Jumps Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 65:27


    The 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships wrapped up this past weekend down at the University of Arkansas. We saw 3 NCAA records go down on the men's side, along with some of the best performances in history on both the men's and women's side. Let's break down some of those key performances in the sprints, hurdles and jumps and highlight how some of these athletes made history in their respective events.⁠-------------------------------------------

    2026 NCAA Indoor Championships FULL Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 18:43


    Today we breakdown and preview the sprints, jumps and hurdles at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships going down this weekend on March 13th and 14th at the University of Arkansas.Live Results: https://flashresults.com/2026_Meets/Indoor/03-13_NCAA/index.htm⁠-------------------------------------------

    Jamaica vs USA in the 60m at the 2026 World Indoor Championships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 75:03


    Jamaica recently announced their team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships which included Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell and Ackeem Blake all running the 60m. They will be going head to head against Jordan Anthony and Trayvon Bromell from the United States, as well as Jeremiah Azu from Great Britain. What should we expect from this group in Poland next week?⁠-------------------------------------------

    What happened at USA Indoors in the 60m? Jamaica's 60m Team, Gout Gout racing at Prefontaine + Emmanouli Karalis 6.17m Pole Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 85:02


    Today we recap the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships, specifically the men's 60m and women's 60m and breakdown the implications heading into the World Indoor Championships later this month.We then shift over to discuss Jamaica's current 60m women and determine who should be selected to run at the world indoor championships as well.Next we discuss the recent announcement of Gout Gout running the 200m at the Prefontaine Classic against Kenny Bednarek and Letsile Tebogo.Finally, we breakdown Emmanouil Karalis' amazing 6.17m pole vault, if this makes him competitive with Mondo Duplantis, and the current landscape of Men's pole vaulting in 2026⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:- USATF Indoor Champs Results: https://results.usatf.org/2026Indoors/- 2026 Jamaica Women's 60m top-list: https://worldathletics.org/records/toplists/sprints/60-metres/all/women/senior/2026?regionType=countries®ion=jam&timing=electronic&windReading=regular&page=1&bestResultsOnly=true&maxResultsByCountry=all&eventId=10229684&ageCategory=senior- Gout Gout to run the Prefontaine Classic: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVbnjg0j7A3/?img_index=1Emmanouli Karalis 6.17m Jump: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUB9kojImp/?hl=en&img_index=1⁠-------------------------------------------

    Is Wayde Van Niekerk Back? Keely Hodgkinson 800m World Record, Women's 60m History Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 87:56


    2016 Olympic Champion and 400m World Record holder Wayde Van Niekerk has opened up his 2026 season with a 100m and 200m down in South Africa. What does this potentially mean for his year and what should we expect from him going forward?The 2026 USATF Indoor Championships will be going down this weekend in NYC, who are some of the top athletes to keep an eye out for?The Women's 60m has been on fire in 2026 and we are arguably looking at one of the most high quality fields at the World Indoor Championships this year. Let's take a look at some of the main players as well as breakdown a few historical stats related to the women's 60m⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:- Wayve Van Niekerk 100m opener: https://x.com/TrackGazette/status/2025536236371210541- Wayde Tokyo 2025 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A49Rj9dZ-hA&t=31s- 2026 USATF Indoor Champs Entries: https://usatf.sport80.com/public/events/161439/entries/170?bl=wizard&filters=e30%3D- All-time Women's 60m: https://worldathletics.org/records/all-time-toplists/sprints/60-metres/all/women/senior?regionType=world&timing=electronic&windReading=regular&page=1&bestResultsOnly=true&firstDay=1899-12-31&lastDay=2026-02-23&maxResultsByCountry=all&eventId=10229684&ageCategory=senior⁠-------------------------------------------

    Why Nigeria is Blocking Favour Ofili From Competing at the 2028 Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 30:42


    Nigeria is blocking Favour Ofili from Transferring to Turkey ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Let's break down why they are doing it and why it may likely not workSource Article: https://guardian.ng/sport/nsc-moves-to-block-ofilis-nationality-switch-to-turkey/ ⁠-------------------------------------------

    Did Khaleb McRae Really Break the 400m World Record? | 2026 Indoor Men's 400m Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:49


    The men's 400m has been on fire at the top of 2026, and we are barely half way through the indoor season. We've seen multiple men dip under the 45 second barrier, an NCAA freshman take down the World U20 Record, one of the top pros possibly taking down the official world record, the 4x400m relay world record record almost broken, and a ton of depth behind them all.Let's breakdown the current landscape of the men's 400m in 2026 so far.⁠-------------------------------------------

    What Should We Expect from Elaine Thompson-Herah? + Responding to Comments Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 76:09


    In today's Livestream, we breakdown Elaine Thompson-Herah's return to the track after 2 years with her 7.24 in the 60m and discuss expectations going forward in 2026 and beyond.We also discuss Oblique Seville after his 400m PB and is 200m potential this year.Finally, I respond to some live comments primarily discussing the men's 100m, specifically some races from the Bolt Era in the 2000s.⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro10:35 Elaine Thompson Herah37:56 Oblique Seville & Bryan Levell44:20 Responding to Live Comments⁠-------------------------------------------

    Can Cordell Tinch Make History in the Long Jump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 12:06


    Can Cordell Tinch make history by medaling in the Long Jump at the 2026 World Indoor Championships?-------------------------------------------Sources: Tyson Invitational Long Jump Results: https://flashresults.com/2026_Meets/Indoor/02-13_Tyson/133-1_compiledSeries.htm⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:44 Cordell's career02:50 Cordell's 2026 Indoor Season06:11 Can he make the LJ team to World Indoors?07:14 Field & Track medalists throughout history10:26 2026 Men's LJ landscape11:34 Summary⁠-------------------------------------------

    Should World Athletics Bring Back the 200m to World Indoors? + Top Pro & NCAA Results + Gout Gout to 2026 World U20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 101:04


    In today's Livestream, we cover a few different topics including USATF announcing New York City as the host for the 2026 USA outdoor championships, Gout Gout focusing on the World U20 Champs instead of the Commonwealth Games, as well as some top results over the past week.We then focus in on the top 200m results including Garrett Kaalund's 20.12, Adaejah Hodge's 22.53, Noah Lyles 200m opener this coming Saturday, and discuss if World Athletics should bring the 200m back to the World Indoor Championships.⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:USATF 2026 USA Outdoor Champs Announcement: https://www.usatf.org/news/2026/2026-usatf-outdoor-and-para-national-championshipsGout Gout to skip 2026 Commonwealth Games: https://7news.com.au/sport/athletics/gout-gout-pulls-out-of-commonwealth-games-in-glasgow-to-chase-world-junior-gold-c-215684932026 NCAA Top Lists: https://www.tfrrs.org/index.html2026 World Athletics Top Lists: https://worldathletics.org/records/toplists/sprints/60-metres/all/women/senior/2026World Athletics removes the 200m from World Indoors: https://worldathletics.org/news/news/the-200m-finally-loses-the-indoor-lottery⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro03:25 2026 USA Outdoor Championships in NYC10:00 Gout Gout to focus on World U20s26:00 Top Results from the Past Week56:50 Top 200m Results this past week01:09:17 Should the 200m return to World Indoors?⁠-------------------------------------------

    What Will Success in the 800m Look Like For Femke Bol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 18:39


    With Femke Bol's 800m opener this past weekend, what does success in the 800m moving forward actually look like for her? ⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:Femke Bol 800m Opener Race: https://youtu.be/yAJb9IHCVY8?si=CSDZQdiw8-kMzuDIEuropean Athletics Interview: https://www.european-athletics.com/home/news/exclusive-femke-bol-opens-up-on-800m-switchCitius Mag Interview: https://citiusmag.com/articles/femke-bol-switches-to-800m-ahead-of-2028-olympics-explained-exclusive-interviewLaShawn Merritt 200m Career: https://youtu.be/cz2Z45xjBdI?si=qRFKFAjaMu8Z4LUo⁠-------------------------------------------

    Women Who Came Back From Pregnancy to Dominate Track & Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 23:57


    In January 2026, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child. This has led to both celebration, as well as questions on if she could make a successful return to the track, especially ahead of the 2028 Olympics.Though pregnancy has sometimes been seen as the end of an athlete's career, the history of elite women in Track & Field tells a very different story. We'll look back a few women throughout history, from Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, to Gwen Torrence and Wilma Rudolph, who stepped away from competition to start families, but returned to win Olympic and World championship medals.-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:12 Women Returning From Pregnancy03:22 Allyson Felix05:18 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce08:17 Nia Ali10:33 Lashinda Demus12:19 Yordonka Donkova13:24 Gwen Torrence14:53 Valarie Brisco-Hooks16:56 Irena Szewinska18:58 Wilma Rudolph20:41 Fanny Blankers-Koen22:43 Summary⁠-------------------------------------------

    What's Going on with the Indoor 60m in 2026? + Thoughts on Sha'carri Richardson & Christian Coleman Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 122:20


    Who are the contenders for the 60m on the men's and women's side for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland? Additionally, let's quickly discuss the recent situation with Sha'carri Richardson and Christian Coleman.⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:2026 Men's 60m Top Lists2026 Women's 60m Top ListsSha'carri Ricardson story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7008483/2026/01/29/shacarri-richardson-arrest-jail-speeding-charge-olympics/Christian Coleman story: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/athletics/track/sha-carri-richardson-arrest-coleman-charge-terry-sprinters-9.7070097⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro05:25 Men's 60m Landscape49:20 Women's 60m Landscape01:26:23 Sha'carri Richardson & Christian Coleman Discussion⁠-------------------------------------------

    Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Starting a Family, Noah Lyles vs Rai Benjamin Dream 150m Race, Marcell Jacobs Changes Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 90:08


    Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced that she will be starting a family in 2026 with her husband and taking the year off. This is big news for Sydney and an amazing personal achievement, but also comes at the perfect time in her career as there are no Olympics or World Championships in 2026. Lets discuss what this means for the women's 400m this year, as well as some other women who have had children and returned to the track better than ever.Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin announced that they may be running a 150m race at the Ostrava meeting on June 16th 2026. Though this is still many months away, this is a big opportunity to showcase something different in terms of events and hype for a specific event. But who else would we like to see race them in this 150m race?2020 Olympic 100m Champion Lamont Marcel Jacobs recently announced that he will be returning to his long time coach Paolo Camossi. This comes off moving to Florida in 2023 to train with Rana Reider as well as dealing with various injury setbacks. Will this be a good move for him?We also breakdown some of the recent NCAA Highlights from the past weekend⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:Sydney announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0e_r_j2sP/?hl=en&img_index=1Noah vs Rai 150m race: https://x.com/LylesNoah/status/2015841450496290987Lamont Marcell Jacobs Coaching Change: https://www.fidal.it/content/Mei-Jacobs-torna-ad-allenarsi-con-Camossi-/181849NCAA Leaderboards: https://www.tfrrs.org/index.html⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro11:22 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone + 400m Landscape45:50 Noah Lyles vs Rai Benjamin 150m in Ostrava1:10:03 Marcell Jacobs Changes Coaches1:17:49 NCAA Highlights1:27:20 Athlete Sponsorship Changes⁠-------------------------------------------

    Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles, Bryan Levell Open Up 2026 Seasons, NCAA Weekend Highlights, NB Indoor Grand Prix Sprint Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 92:14


    Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell and Tia Clayton all opened up their 2026 seasons running the 60m outdoors down in Jamaica. How did they perform and what do these performances mean for the rest of their 2026 year and beyond?Noah Lyles also opened up his 2026 season running the indoor 300m for the first time since 2017. He is slated to run another 300m at the New Balance indoor Grand Prix this weekend, so what can his season opener tell us about what to expect in BostonThe NCAA athletes continue to put down great performances throughout January, with some notable results in the 300m, 600m, 60mH and an slightly overlooked mark in the Long JumpThe 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix will be going down on Saturday, January 24th, the sprint and hurdle fields have some of the top names in the sport and like previous years, should produce some high quality results⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:Kishane & Bryan 60m Results: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=27924&meId=353138#title-anchorTia Clayton 60m Result: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=27924&meId=353141#title-anchorNoah Lyles 300m results: http://live.halfmiletiming.com/meets/880/events/20/FinalNCAA Leaderboards: https://www.tfrrs.org/index.htmlNB Indoor GP Entries: https://www.nbindoorgrandprix.com/events-results/⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro06:05 Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell, Tia Clayton 60m Opener38:00 Noah Lyles 300m Opener55:30 NCAA Weekend Highlights01:08:20 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Preview⁠-------------------------------------------

    Marvin Bracy Joins Enhanced Games, Kishane Thompson + Clayton Twins 2026 World Indoors? Jonathan Simms 44.62 NCAA 400m

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 89:54


    Marvin Bracy-Williams Recently announced that he would be joining the Enhanced Games 100m, joining the likes of Fred Kerley and others.Jonathan Simms of Georgia ran 44.62 in is first NCAA 400m ever, taking down the World U20 Record, along with a few other notable NCAA results at the top of January.Kishane Thompson, Tia & Tina Clayton are opening up their 2026 indoor season's and may compete all the way through to the World Indoor Championships this year.What should we expect from Grant Holloway who will run the 60m for the first time since 2019.⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:59 Marvin Bracy-Williams Joins the Enhanced Games20:49 Jonathan Simms 400m Opener + NCAA Results39:00 Noah Lyles 300m Season Opener44:55 Kishane Thompson + Tia & Tina Clayton to Race 60m Season?01:05:03 Grant Holloway to Race Indoor 60m⁠-------------------------------------------

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