Official 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials Discussion Thread

ObservingObserver wrote:

I remember reading that Tierney was gunning for the HS marathon record....

This course is definitely not the one to attempt that on o-o'

Have a feeling she might blow up, still super cool to see her taking the women's field on in the lead LOL

She also started at a crazy fast pace when she ran her 2:40, IIRC, and then fell back.

walmsley in 41st at the 7 mile

Guys, this feed seems to be better (showing helicopter coverage during commercial breaks), at least from what I can tell so far:

https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/live/event/2020-us-olympics-team-trials-marathon-atlanta/video/detail/u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-atlanta-ga/

You think they care about fanboys complaining?

Now that’s funny.

Top Men's group consists of 50 men, all the favorites in the group. Puskedra down in 75th, a minute behind this group. Up front is Schrader and Nester with a 30 sec and growing lead.

Shrader and Nestor (rabbit?) through 8 miles.

Craig Masback still can't tell the truth about his employer Nike

is Nestor a rabbit??

He’s only 15 meters from Rupp and it’s early. He’s being sticking to his plan

@ 8 miles, first two men, Schrader and Nestor are 24 seconds up and ran 5:07

Chase pack gained about 4 seconds from the Mile7 split. The two leaders don’t look too bad right now

Walmsley 6th at mile 8

Now we are talking.

Ritz in third at mile 8???

Ritz is BACK BABY???

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They really could do split screen for commercials, or just show sponsors/ads in the top corner.

Ritz is still there. 3rd spot. Chill out, Ritz!

no commercials here

kartelite wrote:

Guys, this feed seems to be better (showing helicopter coverage during commercial breaks), at least from what I can tell so far:

https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/live/event/2020-us-olympics-team-trials-marathon-atlanta/video/detail/u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-atlanta-ga/

I couldn't get that to work in US.

Here’s what I just sent:

Your coverage is horrendous. No picture in picture? More commentary showing announcers instead of runners while the announcers talk? This occurs every four years! I know you have seen how other major marathons televise their marathons, which should not be multitudes better than nbc, based on your budget verses theirs.

Hopefully complaints coming in will be heard as the race continues along to have a better rating from viewers who really have interest in this race.

yeah, looks like she fell back