Why We Need the Olympics in 2021
The Olympics are not just the biggest sporting event in the world. They represent what is best about the world. They remind us of our shared humanity and never has the nations of the world coming together been more important than after a year in which we were isolated and cut off from one another.January 25, 2021
What Track and Field Doubles Are Doable At The 2021 Olympics?
We know the 100/200 will be doable, but what about the 200/400? The 1500/5000? The (gulp)...100/400? We break them all down and propose a few easy solutions. World Athletics, are you paying attention? A few tweaks could make the schedule much more athlete-friendly. *MB: What doubles are doable in Tokyo? LRC tells you and offers some simple changesAugust 4, 2020
World Athletics Says Forget About Qualifying for Olympics Until December and Some Athletes Aren't Happy
"This takes away the last bit of hope of making 2020 a productive, meaningful year in our career" said 2017 steeplechase world champion Emma Coburn. But others, including Olympic pole vault champ Katerina Stefanidi, support the move.April 8, 2020
RRW: Olympic Marathons To Remain In Sapporo
April 2, 2020
RRW: 2020 Olympic Games Officially Postponed
March 24, 2020
How Will the Tokyo Weather (And a 6 AM Start) Affect the 2020 Olympic Marathons?
The conditions for the 2020 Olympic marathons are going to brutal. We tell you what past races it will most likely resemble and agree with Brett Larner -- the races should be run at night.April 17, 2019
Want to Watch Olympic Track and Field in 2020? We Hope You Like Getting Up Early Before Work
Track fans on the East Coast will be able to watch most distance finals from the 2020 Olympics live as they get ready for work. West Coast fans, we suggest you take the week off as it's going to be super early for you.April 16, 2019
Here's How The New 2020 Olympic Qualifying Rules Would Impact The Sprints, Field Events, and Walks in the United States
On Friday, we showed you how the 2016 US Olympic Track and Field team would have looked for the mid-d and distance races if the new 2020 rules were in place in 2016. Today, we're going to show you how the 2016 US Olympic Team would have looked for the rest of the events if the new rules were in place.March 18, 2019
Our Worst Fears Realized: USATF WILL NOT Honor Top-Three Finish at The US Olympic Trials Unless You Have The Standard
This is one of the darkest days in history for US distance fans. We emailed USATF to make sure they would be honoring the IAAF world rankings so those top 3 at the Olympic Trials could go to the Olympics - they told us they would not. That means Olympic silver medallist Paul Chelimo wouldn’t have made the 2016 team, nor would Jared Ward and three other Olympic finalists including Bernard Lagat who won the most thrilling race was the Trials. Some US Olympic Trials races may now be totally meaningless.March 15, 2019
Find Out Who Would Have Qualified Under the IAAF's New World Rankings If Worlds Were Held Last Year, Plus the IAAF Answers Our Questions on Olympic Changes
The IAAF is very much aware that people have lots of questions about the new Olympic qualifying system so they have shared with us the spreadsheet they gave to the member federations showing you who would get into Worlds based on the new rules.March 13, 2019
Did the IAAF Just Kill Off Some of the Significance of the Olympic Trials? IAAF Announces New Qualifying System & Entry Standards for 2020 Olympics
We're not opposed to change but we have a lot of questions about the qualification system that will be used for the 2020 Olympics.March 10, 2019
Cancel the Trials: Here Are the U.S. Women's Distance Runners Who Will Be Going to the 2020 Olympics
August 1, 2018
Two Years to Tokyo: We Tell You Which U.S. Men’s Distance Runners Will Be on the 2020 Olympic Team
The track and field action at 2020 Tokyo starts in exactly two years - July 31, 2020. We've got out our crystal ball and tell you who will be on the US Olympic team.July 31, 2018
Tokyo, Japan
July 30, 2021 to August 8, 2021
Outside Letsrun
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
Sningapore Anti-Corruption Department Assisting French Investigation Into Tokyo 2020 Payments
May 15, 2016
New Olympic Scandal Brewing As Tokyo 2020 Organizers Are Alleged To Hvae Made A $1.5 Million Payment To A Secret Account Managed By Papa Massata Diack
Multiple transactions were made from the Tokyo 2020 organisers to Diack's secret bank account in Singapore known as "Black Tidings". *2nd article *BBC: IOC Refuses To Comment On Tokyo Payment ClaimMay 12, 2016
Opinion Divided Over New Tokyo 2020 Olympic Logo
Some have complained that the mono-chromatic design needed more color.April 27, 2016
New Tokyo 2020 Logo Draws Mixed Reaction; Fails To Excite
April 26, 2016
Professional Designers Criticize Tokyo 2020 Logo Choices
One said that the four logos on the shortlist fail to “immediately visually explain their concept".April 14, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Will Reveal Final Logo Candidates On Friday
April 6, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Will Reveal New (Hopefully Non Plagerized) Olympic Logo Next Month
It has been narrowed down to a shortlist of 4 which will be released on April 8th to gather public opinion and then a final vote April 25th.March 27, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Chief Confident Organisers Will Overcome "Hurdles" Amid Corruption Probe
Toshiro Muto: "Tokyo 2020 considers that the allegation is beyond our understanding."March 6, 2016
Thomas Bach Says IOC Is Being Proactive In Fighting Corruption
Apparently the IOC asked French investigators to share their evidence indicating possible corruption with the 2016 and 2020 Olympic bids, but haven't received anything.March 3, 2016
On The Boards
- 2020 Olympics add 4x400 Mixed Relay... Another Easy Gold for the U.S.?
- 3-on-3 basketball added to the 2020 Olympics. Who's the best to rep America?
- ***BREAKING***100k Ultra for men & women to be included in 2020 Olympics -Tokyo organisers insistent it will happen.
- Will Bolt unretire to run Tokyo 2020?
- Verzbicas's chances at 2016 or 2020 Olympic team in TRACK
