Archived Homepage For May 10, 2021
Archived Homepage For May 10, 2021
MT SAC GOLDEN GAMES
MT SAC GOLDEN GAMES

In the 200, Noah Lyles survived a scare to beat Kenny Bednarek, 19.90 to 19.94, while Rai Benjamin ripped a 47.13 in the 400 hurdles. There were big wins for Ollie Hoare (1500) and Bryce Hoppel (800) as well.

Jager was a pre-planned DNF at 2k, while Huddle only managed 15:23 in a women’s 5,000 that was won in thrilling fashion by Canada’s Julie-Anne Staehli in a 22-sec pb of 15:02.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf ran a credible 10.37 but finished last in the second heat of the men's 100 meters at the 2021 USATF Golden Games at Mt. SAC on Sunday, failing to advance to the final later this afternoon.

MB: DK METCALF 10.37 - Rojo nailed it

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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. 

Outside Golden Games Headlines / Coverage

Quote Of The Day

“These are world-class athletes, they do this for a living and it’s very different from football speed, from what I just realized.”

NFL star DK Metcalf speaking after running 10.37 to finish last in his 100m heat at the USATF Golden Games.

International Distance Action

It was the fastest debut ever and #5 all-time. Kenya's world bronze medallist Rhonex Kipruto won the men's race in 27:11.01.
*MB: Gudaf Tsegay 29:39 (#5 all-time) in 10,000 debut in Portugal

Orgon Twlight

Yared Nuguse made a statement on Friday night: he’s back. Cole Hocker showed he's human.

Register Guard Recap: Former Duck Devon Allen Returns To Hayward Field With A 13.40 Win In The 110H Adams State senior Eilish Flanagan broke the DII steeple record with 9:40.68 while BYU's Garrett Marsin won the men's race in 8:34.40.

Olympic Related News
Doping News
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.

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.

Us News

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

Some Interesting Reads from Overseas

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
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