My apologies for using the 3rd person.
Went on Anna Legnani's podcast (former World Athletics Communication honcho) and talked about the amazing indoor 2025 season and Grand Slam Track
She has an international perspective so Josh Hoey, Heather MacLean and even Hobbs are new names for her.
No description on her youtube channel so I asked Gemini to give us show notes:
The show features Weldon Johnson, co-founder of letsrun.com, discussing recent athletic achievements.
2024 Paris Olympic Games [01:07]
Johnson's favorite moment was the men's 1500 meter final, highlighting Cole Hocker's victory.
The race was highly anticipated and exceeded expectations, with multiple athletes breaking the previous Olympic record.
2025 Athletic Moments [03:28]
Johnson noted the exceptional performances by US athletes, including world records in the mile, 3K, and 5K.
Grant Fisher's 3K record was particularly surprising.
US Indoor Championships [05:11]
Grant Holloway extended his indoor hurdles win streak.
Josh Hoey's standout season continued with a 1:43.24 victory, the second-best ever behind Wilson Kipketer.
Josh Hoy's Background [06:51]
Once a high school phenom, Hoy struggled for several years before a recent resurgence.
A change in coaching to Justin Rinaldi led to phenomenal results.
Cole Hocker's 5,000m Race [09:15]
Hocker won the 5,000 meters in 12:57.82, moving to number 15 on the all-time list.
Jack Rayner and Gulveer Singh set continental records in the same race.
Nico Young's Performance [12:14]
Young ran a 12:51.56 in the 5000m, the third-best track performance of the past two weeks.
Other US Distance Runners [14:07]
Graham Blanks ran an excellent 7:29.72 over 3,000 meters.
Yared Nuguse ran a 3:47.22 mile.
Yakob Ingebritgsen [15:03]
Ingebrigtsen is set to compete at the European Indoors.
There is an ongoing rivalry between Ingebrigtsen and US runners.
Impact of US Success [18:15]
The recent achievements of US athletes are inspiring others and raising the standard of competition.
Heather McLean's Performance [20:18]
McLean clocked 4:17.01 over the mile, narrowly missing the US record.
Boston University Track [23:08]
The track is considered magical due to its design and responsiveness, contributing to fast times.
Sprint Scene [25:35]
College athletes have shown great performances, particularly at the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Israel Ocon Sunday equaled the world under-20 record in the 60 meters.
College System Changes [26:36]
Changes in name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules and scholarship rules are impacting college athletics.
African Sprinters [29:06]
African sprinters excelled at the SEC, with notable performances in the 200 and 400 meters.
Female Sprinters [30:35]
Jacious Ford and young ladies like Aaliyah Butler and Isabella Whitaker achieved outstanding results.
Pole Vault [34:39]
Mondo Duplantis set his 11th world record with 6.27 meters.
Grand Slam Track [38:23]
The upcoming Grand Slam Track series is discussed, noting its financial backing and potential impact on the sport.
The format, including doubling, is a point of discussion.
Grand Slam Track Schedule [42:18]
The schedule is reviewed, noting potential clashes with other major events.
World Indoors [43:17]
Grand Slam Track may be affecting athlete participation in the World Indoors.
Road Races [49:05]
Excellent results by under-20 Ethiopian ladies in the half marathon.
Marathon debuts and races in various locations, including Tokyo, are highlighted.
Tokyo Marathon [51:18]
Joshua Cheptegei's performance and future in the marathon are questioned.
Paula Radcliffe's return to marathon running is celebrated.
Race Walks [56:47]
Francesco Fortunato set a world record in the 5,000m race walk.
João Vieira's continued success at age 49 is noted.
Top Marks [59:39]
A review of the best results across various events, including sprints, middle distances, field events, and road races.
Under 20 and Under 18 Athletes [01:13:16]
Notable performances in these age categories are highlighted.
Cool Athletics News [01:25:28]
Nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards are discussed.
Yulimar Rojas's return from injury is celebrated.
Upcoming Events [01:32:08]
A list of upcoming events, including European Indoors, NCAA Championships, and Grand Slam Track.
Conclusion [01:34:47]