Grading the American Mid-Distance/Distance Runners at Tokyo 2020
From A+ to F, Jonathan Gault hands out grades to all 32 American mid-d/distance runners who competed in Tokyo/Sapporo. *MB: From A+++ to F, we hand out grades to all 32 US distance runners who ran in TokyoAugust 17, 2021
7 Final Thoughts From Tokyo: Analyzing Team USA's Performance, Who Benefited Most from the COVID Delay, & More
After nearly two weeks of boots on the ground in Tokyo, Jonathan Gault shares his final observations from on and off the track. Did the US men disappoint? What was the race of the Games? And what is the difference between peanut cream and peanut butter?August 11, 2021
The Greatest Ever x2: Eliud Kipchoge Repeats as Olympic Marathon Champion in Dominant Fashion
Eliud Kipchoge repeated as Olympic Marathon champ and cemented his status as the marathon GOAT as Galen Rupp was 8th.August 7, 2021
Ingebrigtsen Dethrones Cheruiyot in Olympic Record 3:28.32 to Win 1500 Gold
Jakob Ingebrigtsen took down Timothy Cheruiyot for the first time on the biggest stage.August 7, 2021
Sifan Hassan Completes Triple With Gold in 10,000m
Sifan Hassan completed her historic triple with gold in the 10,000m.August 7, 2021
Molly Seidel Shocks the World With Bronze Medal, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kogei Go 1-2 in 2020 Olympic Marathon
Molly Seidel shocked the world by getting the bronze medal as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kogei swept the top two spots. http://gty.im/1234517406August 6, 2021
Women’s 1500: Kipyegon Reigns Again, Runs Olympic Record 3:53.11, Muir Beats Hassan for Silver
http://gty.im/1234505863 Faith Kipyegon pulled away from Sifan Hassan to win in an Olympic record of 3:53.11 and lay claim to being the greatest female mile of all-time.August 6, 2021
Men’s 5000: Cheptegei Gets his Olympic Gold, Chelimo Dives for Bronze, Ahmed Silver
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2020 Tokyo Olympic Marathon Mini Preview: Can Kipchoge and Kosgei Add to their Legacies? Who Will Challenge Them for Gold in Sapporo?
Kenya has the world record holders in Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, and both will be favorites for gold, but the Olympic marathon rarely goes to form. Here's what you need to know.August 6, 2021
Can Galen Rupp Win the Olympic Marathon?
The only thing missing from Galen Rupp's career is the Olympic gold medal. Can he get it Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics?August 5, 2021
Nick Willis Bows Out of the Olympics with Some Great Advice for Young Athletes Struggling with Pressure
The two-time Olympic medallist has some sage advice for young stars crumbling under the pressure of the Olympics. "Remember that most people are just there for entertainment. They're not really too worried [about how you do]. So do your best when you can and if you can't, that's okay as well." *MB: Nick Willis says thank you and farewell on InstagramAugust 5, 2021
Men’s 4x100 prelims: USA chokes again, misses final
August 5, 2021
Cole Hocker The Real Deal, Matthew Centrowitz OUT - Men's 1500 Semis
An Olympic record was set by Abel Kipsang in semi #2August 5, 2021
Tokyo Day 7 Morning Recap: Crouser Earns USA’s First Men’s Gold, Holloway Upset in Hurdles, & Men’s 4x100 Fails to Qualify for Final
Ryan Crouser DELIVERED big time and became the first male Rio Olympian to defend his crown while the US men's 4 x 100 came up short yet again. Jamaica's Hansle Parchment earned a shock gold in the men's 110 hurdles in 13.04 as Holloway took silver in 13.09.August 4, 2021
2020 Olympic Women’s 10K Preview: Can Hassan Defeat World Record Holder Gidey in her Sixth Race in Nine Days?
Sifan Hassan might have her hands full with Letesenbet Gidey even if she wasn't trying to triple. We preview the women's 10,000m.August 4, 2021
Women's 1500: Kipyegon vs Hassan is Set, Kipyegon runs 3:56 as five women break 4:00; Hassan into second final of Olympics
Sifan Hassan and Fait Kipyegon were dominant in different ways. The Americans didn't have a great night, but in the end, two ended up making the final - the most of any country and equal to Australia for which Jessica Hull set a NR.August 4, 2021
Kenya Stills Reigns in 800 as Emmanuel Korir and Ferguson Rotich go 1-2, Dobek Takes Bronze
Emmanuel Korir put his 400 speed to good use in a tactical 800 final as Clayton Murphy and Nijel Amos were last and second to last respectively.August 4, 2021
Courtney Frerichs Goes for Gold and Rewarded With Silver as Peruth Chemutai Gets Surprise Gold
Courtney Frerichs went for gold and was rewarded with silver as Peruth Chemutai of Uganda got the upset win and Emma Coburn was not a factor.August 4, 2021
2020 Olympic Men's 5K Preview: Redemption for Uganda? Gold for Mohamed Katir? A Medal for America?
Katir was a 3:36/13:50 guy at the start of the year but could end it as Olympic champion. Or could Paul Chelimo win the US's first gold in this event since Bob Schul in 1964?August 4, 2021
Day 5 Olympic Track Podcast Recap and Video Show: Karsten Warholm 45.94, Athing Mu 1:55.21 Gold
Recorded live from Tokyo. Video show and podcast recapping all the track action from Day 5 at the Tokyo Olympics. Here what the athletes are saying.August 3, 2021
Tokyo, Japan
July 30, 2021 to August 8, 2021
Outside Letsrun
Russian runner Shubenkov withdraws from 2020 Olympics in men’s 110m hurdles event after blowing out achilles in warmup
August 4, 2021
Is Dina Asher-Smith scared about Tokyo after hamstring scare? No.
“What’s scary?” she says. “What is there to be nervous about? I will line up for a race (in Tokyo) and I’ve done that since I was eight years old and I’m very, very good at it.....I love a show. I love a stage. I love putting together a great performance when it matters, when the lights are really on."July 22, 2021
Raevyn Rogers says she and Pete Julian are "the perfect duo", is pumped for Olympic final as it's on her mom's birthday
July 22, 2021
Germany's Johannes Vetter likes Indian jav star Neeraj Chopra but says he's not going to let him win the gold medal
India hasn't won a track medal since 1900 but Chopra has a good shot.July 22, 2021
Britain's teen 800 phenom Keely Hodgkinson: ‘Is it ridiculous for me to win a medal? I don’t think so’
A nice profile reveals she's 95% deaf in one ear due to a tumor and that a British millionaire helps fund her and he's promised her she can drive his Bentley.July 21, 2021
If he crazy: Richard Kilty thinks Britain's best chance for a gold medal in track and field is in the men's 4 x 100
July 21, 2021
Tokyo 2020 Starting To Draw Up Plans To Select Olympic Mascot
Hopefully it goes smoother than selecting the stadium and logo did.January 17, 2017
Good Q&A: Usain Bolt Rules Out Continuing On Through Tokyo 2020
Bolt says the only thing he didn't get to accomplish was breaking 19-seconds in the 200m. He also talks about his immense shoe collection which was at 220 at one point, but he's cut it back to about 100.September 29, 2016
He's Not Hanging 'Em Up Yet: Nick Willis Plans To Continue On To The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
After becoming the oldest ever medalist in the Olympic 1500, he'll likely focus on the 5000 in 2020 when he'll be 37.September 6, 2016
Five New Sports Will Be Added To The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Baseball and softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will all be on the 2020 Olympic program. *NY Times articleAugust 4, 2016
Baseball Will Return To The Olympics But It's Unlikely The Best Athletes Will Actually Compete
If you think Olympic golf is a joke, consider the MLB would actually have to "stop their activity" during the Olympics to have the pros compete in Tokyo.August 4, 2016
IOC Set Out Porcess To Choose New Events Within Existing Sports For Tokyo 2020
No mention of XC unfortunately.June 6, 2016
Japanese Olympic Committee To Launch Investigation Into Suspcious Tokyo 2020 Payments
The Tokyo 2020 bid committee has admitted to paying $2 million to the Singapore-based account owned by company Black Tidings and connected to Papa Massata Diack.May 19, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Bid Chief Gets Grilled By Japanese Parliament, But Refuses To Reveal Details Of Black Tidings Contract
Tsunekazu Takeda claimed that details of their contract with Black Tidings are "confidential".May 19, 2016
On The Boards
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- Will Bolt unretire to run Tokyo 2020?
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Analysis
- The Greatest Ever x2: Eliud Kipchoge Repeats as Olympic Marathon Champion in Dominant Fashion
- Molly Seidel Shocks the World With Bronze Medal, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kogei Go 1-2 in 2020 Olympic Marathon
- Nick Willis Bows Out of the Olympics with Some Great Advice for Young Athletes Struggling with Pressure
- Tokyo Day 7 Morning Recap: Crouser Earns USA’s First Men’s Gold, Holloway Upset in Hurdles, & Men’s 4x100 Fails to Qualify for Final
- Kenya Stills Reigns in 800 as Emmanuel Korir and Ferguson Rotich go 1-2, Dobek Takes Bronze
- Teenager Athing Mu is Golden With 1:55:21 800m American Record
- The Greatest Race Ever? Karsten Warholm (45.94) Defeats Rai Benjamin (46.17) to Obliterate 400M Hurdles World Record & Win Olympic Gold
- Nijel Amos Falls, Yet Put Into 800 Final, Clayton Murphy's Gamble Pays Off
- Tokyo 2020 Day 3 Morning Session: World Leader Randolph Ross Is Eliminated in 400m Prelims as All 3 American Women Advance to Steeplechase Final
- Elaine Thompson-Herah Earns Second Olympic Title in Emphatic Fashion with Remarkable 10.61 Olympic Record As Jamaica Sweeps
Event Recaps
- The Greatest Ever x2: Eliud Kipchoge Repeats as Olympic Marathon Champion in Dominant Fashion
- Ingebrigtsen Dethrones Cheruiyot in Olympic Record 3:28.32 to Win 1500 Gold
- Molly Seidel Shocks the World With Bronze Medal, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kogei Go 1-2 in 2020 Olympic Marathon
- Women’s 1500: Kipyegon Reigns Again, Runs Olympic Record 3:53.11, Muir Beats Hassan for Silver
- Men’s 5000: Cheptegei Gets his Olympic Gold, Chelimo Dives for Bronze, Ahmed Silver
- Men’s 4x100 prelims: USA chokes again, misses final
- Cole Hocker The Real Deal, Matthew Centrowitz OUT - Men's 1500 Semis
- Tokyo Day 7 Morning Recap: Crouser Earns USA’s First Men’s Gold, Holloway Upset in Hurdles, & Men’s 4x100 Fails to Qualify for Final
- Women's 1500: Kipyegon vs Hassan is Set, Kipyegon runs 3:56 as five women break 4:00; Hassan into second final of Olympics
- Kenya Stills Reigns in 800 as Emmanuel Korir and Ferguson Rotich go 1-2, Dobek Takes Bronze
Event Previews
- The Greatest Ever x2: Eliud Kipchoge Repeats as Olympic Marathon Champion in Dominant Fashion
- Sifan Hassan Completes Triple With Gold in 10,000m
- 2020 Tokyo Olympic Marathon Mini Preview: Can Kipchoge and Kosgei Add to their Legacies? Who Will Challenge Them for Gold in Sapporo?
- 2020 Olympic Women’s 10K Preview: Can Hassan Defeat World Record Holder Gidey in her Sixth Race in Nine Days?
- 2020 Olympic Men's 5K Preview: Redemption for Uganda? Gold for Mohamed Katir? A Medal for America?
- 2020 Olympic Men's 1500 Preview: Timothy Cheruiyot Is the Man to Beat, But Will We Get Another Olympic Upset?
- 2020 Olympic Women’s Steeplechase Preview: In A Race With 5 Legitimate Gold Medal Contenders, Can Emma Coburn Bring Home The Gold To The USA?
- 2020 Olympic Women’s 1500 Preview: Can Anyone Stop Faith Kipyegon From Becoming Just The Third Repeat 1500 Champion?
- 2020 Olympic Men's 800 Preview: Can Olympic Medallists Nijel Amos & Clayton Murphy Upgrade to Gold, or Will a New Star Emerge?
- 2020 Olympic Men's Steeple Preview: Lamecha Girma Battles Soufiane El Bakkali in an Event in Flux