Archived Homepage For May 09, 2021
Archived Homepage For May 09, 2021
MT SAC GOLDEN GAMES Live on NBC 4:30-6 pm eastern Sunday
MT SAC GOLDEN GAMES Live on NBC 4:30-6 pm eastern Sunday

Another week, another loaded meet at a brand-new West Coast stadium. This time it's the USATF Golden Games at Mt. SAC, and it's filled with stars, from Sha'Carri Richardson to Shaunae Miller-UiboElle Purrier to Molly Huddle, and many more.

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Ritz says Alicia Monson “could be someone like Shalane and Deena” and Olli Hoare has a skillset “unique to five or ten other people in the world.” The OAC is a new team, with a new coach, and some big goals. 

High School Corner
The Gender Debate Has Been Going On A Lot Longer Than You May Realize

The Western press apparently referred to her and her sister, who also won Olympic gold, as the "Press Brothers". Both retired when sex testing was implemented.

Us News

We haven't heard of a windfall like this for a runner since Chris Lukezic.

Countdown to the Trials
Countdown to the Trials

Athing Mu is certainly one of the athletes better-positioned to make the Olympic team in 2021 than she would have been in 2020. The opposite is true for Jenny Simpson. We run through some of the other athletes whose stock has risen -- or declined.

We give you a refresher on how one qualifies for the Olympics this year where a bigger emphasis has been put on world ranking. Want to know who is on track to make the US Trials? Check out the TrackTimes.run website.

Some Interesting Reads from Overseas

The 2021 Diamond League Kicks Off This Month In Doha
Distance News
Looking Ahead To Tokyo 2020
Jumps And Throws
COVID Problems

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.

Best of Jon Gault
Best of Jon Gault
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Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level
Take Your Love of LetsRun to the Next Level