Archived Homepage For September 15, 2021
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Niyonsaba, who is banned from running in women's events between 400m and the mile as she is intersex, ran 5:21.56 to destroy Sonia O'Sullivan's outdoor world record of 5:25.36 which had stood since 1994. Niyonsaba's mark also was faster than Genzebe Dibaba's indoor world record of 5:23.75 set in 2017. In men's action, Devon Allen became the second man in 2021 to break 13:00 as he ran a new pb of 12.99. Other winners included Getnet Wale (8:12 steeple) and Ryan Crouser (22.84).

Hocker Goes Pro

Hocker, the NCAA and US 1500 champion who finished 6th in Tokyo, has given up his remaining eligibility to turn pro. He will be represented by Ray Flynn.
*Discussion: Cole Hocker turns pro, signs with Nike

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Week That Was

We look back at some great track performances in 2021 and the long distance road debut of Jenny Simpson where she beat Sara Hall.

International Road Results

(link fixed) Galen Rupp was third in 61:51. *Discuss

    Other event winners were Rhonex Kipruto (26:43 for 10k), Abel Kipchumba (58:48 for half-marathon), Jacob Krop (13:06 for 5k), Agnes Tirop (30:01 "women-only" WR), and Brenda Jepleting (66:52 half).

    US Road Action

    Oliver Hoare (3:51) and Nikki Hiltz (4:23) were runner-ups.

    She won in 52:13 to beat Simpson by 3-seconds. Edwin Kimutai won the men's race in 45:45. *Discuss

    Mechanical Doping (Or Publicity Stunt?) At The Vienna Marathon

    Hurisa initially won in a sprint finish with 2:09:22, but was DQ'd for having shoes with too thick a mid-sole (50mm).

    ISTAF Berlin

    Other winners were Karsten Warholm in the 400H (48.08), Chris Nilsen over Sam Kendricks on countback in the PV, Mariya Lasitskene (1.98m HJ) and Marvin Bracy in the 100m (9.95).

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    2021 DL Final - Weltklasse Zurich

    The 1500m races at the Diamond League lived up to the hype and were riveting. We break down the 1 vs 1 duels between some of track's biggest stars. 

      The 2021 Diamond League action came to a close with a bunch of meet records. We recap it for you here.
      *Thompson-Herah: "Next year, the world record is definitely on my mind"

      More Zurich

      Americans won the 100, 200, 400, and 110 hurdles, while Kenyans swept the 800, 1500, and steeple. Olympic champs Karsten Warholm (47.35) and Mondo Duplantis (6.06m) won the 400 hurdles & pole vault.

      Zurich MB Talk
      Last Lap of Men's 1500
      Last Lap of Women's 1500
      LRC Post-Zurich Instant Reaction Show



        Great North Run is Sunday
        Previous Zurich

        Niyonsaba won her fourth DL in 20 days, while Aregawi, who was 4th in the 10k in Tokyo, won his first career DL race.

        Francine Niyonsaba says moving from Eugene to Kenya was right move when she moved up in distance “It was the right decision to move from America to Kenya because I knew Kenya is home of champions in long distance,” she said. “To meet many athletes there... Meeting Kipchoge in the morning, it gives you motivation!”

        When you are great, it's hard to enjoy and when you are retire, you miss it

        "When I told my coach I was going to retire he sat me down and said 'when you retire that's it. I'm not doing any comeback tours, nothing. So make sure you are ready to retire'. I remember I went to him in 2019 and said 'what do you think about coming back for the Olympics?' And he looked at me and said 'don't even start'."

        Karsten Warholm admits to post-Tokyo emptiness "When you achieve all those things you have been dreaming about, you get happy but somehow you empty as well. Everything you have been working towards, and motivated for, is over."

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        Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast
        Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast

        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.

        LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour
        LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour

        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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