Archived Homepage For March 26, 2021
Archived Homepage For March 26, 2021
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With the Equality Act working its way through US Congress, a lawsuit in Connecticut, and the Olympics looming, long-time track journalist and 1968 Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot takes a look at where we stand on the complicated issue of transgender athletes in sports.

Jonathan Gault reviews "The Unforgiving Line?" Is it a modern-day Once a Runner?

Interesting Sprint Article
The Administrators Deserve Praise For These Actions
NCAA News

On this week's pod, we talk to the hottest coach in the NCAA, wonder if Cole Hocker has run his last race for Oregon, debate the merits of the Ethiopian marathon trials, mourn the passing of Dick Hoyt, analyze the US 15k champs, and are thankful we are alive and well.

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    A slew of top US Olympic hopefuls have yet to race in 2021. Where have they been? We've got the scoop on Shelby Houlihan, Lopez Lomong, Jenny Simpson, Raevyn Rogers, Shannon Rowbury, Ben Blankenship, Stanley Kebenei, Allie Ostrander, Andy Bayer and even the Canadian Moh Ahmed.

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      Sprint / Jump Features We Enjoyed

      Hard to believe but today is Sha’Carri Richardson's 21st birthday She ran 10.75 two years ago at NCAAs and is primed to be a huge star in Tokyo. And she's just as focused on the 200 as the 100. "I love them both equally.” Then she reconsiders, “I might love the 100 more, but I definitely love the 200."

      Recommended Read Tara Davis was a phenom in HS, then she disappeared, now she's back as the collegiate record holder in the LJ

      Doping News

      This author explains how gene editing is already here (it's even on the WADA prohibited list) and almost impossible to detect.

      Distance News
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      International Updates

      He won the 200m in 20.64 running into a headwind. Akani Simbine won the 100m in 10.00 with a 2.1m/s tailwind.

      Updates From World Athletics
      NCAA / HS News
      Distance News

       "My number one goal is to run a beautiful race in Hamburg. A beautiful race will give people hope. It is another step that we are on the right track to normality."

        Sprint Stuff

        The author writes about how he thinks Boling has the potential to be making money using his "name image and likeness" if the NCAA would let him.

        Your latest American stars share their insights.

        Three legends of the sport.

        One of the greatest US runners ever.

        We chatted with Frank on the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Marathon gold

        American Record Holders
        American Record Holders

        Keira D'Amato, the new American record holder in the marathon, was joined by Deena Kastor, who held the record for 15 years.

        Sisson was the guest on the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after she became the first American to go sub 67 in the half marathon on a record-eligible course. Podcast highlights above. Full pod here.

        Woody Kincaid joined us after he broke the American record indoors at 5000. He talks above why he left the Bowerman Track Club. Podcast highlights and link to full podcast here.

        Coogan's New Balance Boston team had 3 Olympians in 2021 and 2022 could be the biggest year yet for the program with 2 new additions and the TRACK at New Balance coming on March 1st.

        Danny Mackey has taken the Brooks Beasts from an unproven club to the Olympic podium in its first decade.

        Dathan Ritzenhein is the first of the top pro coaches to sit down and talk about his club heading into the 2022 campaign.

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        Best of Jon Gault
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