Regardless, Norris has to be thrilled with that. Just beat Cranny and Kelati in a tactical 3k. Bodes very well for her chances to make her first outdoor team.
And the Canadian commentator actually had good insight. Echoing everyone's feelings that it's so much more interesting to see Sydney do something new and put herself out there. And pointing out something specific for me, how quick the 100m cadence is in between hurdles. And it can be weird to be next to that when you're not used to having anyone next to you.
these were the franklin field records before today:
All 11 records of today's races were broken. The other records are somewhat soft and should fall tomorrow. Exceptions for the W 800m and the M 100m (venue record holder is in the race btw).
M
100m Christian Miller 2024 / 9.95 200m James Gilkes 1983 / 20.44 400m Kenn Randle / 1976 / 44.99 800m Festus Lagat / 2024 / 1:44.55 1500m / Adam Dixon / 1984 / 3:36.71 110m H / Devon Allen / 2022 / 13.11 400m H / Quentin Wheeler / 1976 / 48.55 3000m / John trautmann / 1986 / 8:05.8
W
100m / Lauryn Williams and Kelly Ann Baptiste / 11.10 / 2004-2006 200m / Adaejah Hodge / 22.64 / 2023 400m / Bailey Lear / 51.21 / 2025 800m / Sage Hurta - Ajee Wilson* (mixed-gender race) / 1:59.76 - 1:57.85 / 2022 - 2021 1500m / Mary Slaney / 4:00.87 / 1980 100m H / Queen harrison / 12.61 / 2010 400m H / Savannah Sutherland / 55.36 / 2024 3000m / Mary Knisely / 9:02.2 / 1987
Is there any actual track racing going on here? I flipped it on with my wife, literally just the three announcers talkingnon stop. did I miss something? we keep changing the channel and I’m forcing her to come back to it, still nothing. is it over and they’re just recapping or something?
I think the downvotes, including mine, are from distance runners who know or have experienced races of these distances and can relate. If we're talking drama, suffering, tactics, chance of a crash, yadda, yadda, yadda,....then a competitive 10K blows away a 100 or 200 meter 'dash'.
The only people who watch long races are track people. I agree with boring. An average person or even sports enthusiast would be bored stiff watching people they don’t know run around in circles for 15-30 minutes. Think about it. Why would they? They have no clue or care who these people are.
I am a track person and I don't watch em. Too darn boring. Heck, I even prefer the field events to the distance races.
If you think Sydney just ran the short race for fun or to challenge herself and pass up an easy 100k in her specialty you're a Moran. GST obviously paying her big bucks on the side to do this and create intrigue, which is fine. Hell get her in the 800 next time.
Unfortunate for Nia Akins the 1500 came first. Knew that was going to be rough for her. I like that Mary moraa just jogs it in like ok y’all go ahead!!
Moraa knows her worth and knows she's not a 1500m so why even push it? She will get participation money at the very least and can use the 800m tomorrow as training practice. smart move.
Unfortunate for Nia Akins the 1500 came first. Knew that was going to be rough for her. I like that Mary moraa just jogs it in like ok y’all go ahead!!
Moraa knows her worth and knows she's not a 1500m so why even push it? She will get participation money at the very least and can use the 800m tomorrow as training practice. smart move.
Sorry: I can't help but think that ALL these guys are using Grand Slam Track as a workout to sharpen up for the REAL track season.
The real track season? When is that? I could be wrong but I believe the season started in China more than a month ago.
And even if they are doing so, they are being handsomely compensated for my entertainment. Kudos to them. If more of them had any sense, they would compete in GST with the potential to make $100 in two days. Heck, Kenny B will bank $200K in a month for 4 races. An amount those athletes solely on the DL circuit will probably not make in 5 years.
If you think Sydney just ran the short race for fun or to challenge herself and pass up an easy 100k in her specialty you're a Moran. GST obviously paying her big bucks on the side to do this and create intrigue, which is fine. Hell get her in the 800 next time.
Props to Andrews, Kelati, and Cranny for hanging with Ngetich in the last lap. I loved how Andrews grabbed the lead and truly believed she could win. Cranny got dusted in the first two Grand Slams, but she looked world class today.
And props to the letsrun degenerates for constantly crying about unrabbited, tactical races and helping get the 5000 removed. You have no right to call yourself distance fans.