Archived Homepage For May 19, 2021
Archived Homepage For May 19, 2021
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In Jonathan Gault's latest profile, get the inside scoop on McGorty's secret unofficial steeple debut on the Nike campus last year. Plus, is Evan Jager scared of McGorty? "Part of me was a little worried about how good Sean was gonna be," says Jager.

Ostrava Golden Gala is Wednesday

Cheptegei already owns WRs at 5k (12:35.36) and 10k (26:11.00), but breaking Daniel Komen's mark of 7:20.67 that has stood the test of time for nearly 25 years will be a new kind of challenge.
*MB: Confirmed: Joshua Cheptegei WILL go for Komen's legendary 7:20.67 on Wednesday!!

Felix Comeback
Disappointing, But Not Surprising

Rudisha's agent says he is not officially retired yet, but he is not in shape to defend his Olympic title.

Conference Champs Highlights

What an amazing weekend of NCAA action.  There's no way you could have watched it all. We break down the highlights for you here.

What's Up With BTC?

We give you the scoop on the BTC's Big 3. Expect to see Houlihan, Lomong, and Jager, at either the Portland Track Festival (May 28-29) or Stumptown Twilight (June 3).

College / High School News
NCAA Power Conference Weekend
NCAA Power Conference Weekend
PAC 12
SEC
ACC

Nuguse broke the NCAA 1500m record and got the crucial Tokyo Olympic qualifying mark in his heat at the ACC championships. *Discuss

More From The Weekend
The Track Meet
The Track Meet

Discount Matthew Centrowitz at your own peril as he was fantastic and DOMINATED the 1500  while there were also victories for Brits Laura Muir (1:58.71) and Katie Snowden (4:02.98) in the women’s 800 and 1500. *Full Centro Video

The Track Meet - Friday's Action

Emmanuel Bor (27:22), Joe Klecker (27:23), Andrea Seccafien (31:13), Ednah Kurgat (31:21), and Sara Hall (31:21) also went home happy. Makena Morley (31:25) and Amy-Eloise Markovc (31:25)both missed it by less than a second as Sally Kipyego ran 31:30. Other results included Conner Mantz (27:41), Morgan McDonald (27:58), Leonard Korir (28:20), and Chris Derrick (28:27).

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    Sprint Stuff

    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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