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    Jonathan Gault

    Member since 09/25/2014.

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    10 months ago 07/25/2025 9:43am EDT

    One of the big missing names from USAs is Michael Norman, the 2022 world champion in the 400m who finished 8th at the 2024 Olympics. He hasn't raced all year and I haven't seen anything about why.

    So I reached out to his agent, Emanuel Hudson, who said Norman "had surgery this season for a matter that occurred last season." Hudson said he wasn't authorized to say the kind of surgery. But Norman dealt with a pelvis injury last season so that would be my guess.

    Hudson also represents Sha'Carri Richardson and I asked him what her plans were for USAs. She's entered in both the 100 and 200 but has the bye to Worlds in the 100. He said her plans were up in the air and he didn't know if she would run all three rounds or just one.

  • Thanks Jon

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 07/25/2025 12:58pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    Thanks Jon. Any update on Hall?

  • McRunnin

    Member since 08/24/2008.

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    10 months ago 07/25/2025 3:28pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    Thanks for the update! I’ve been wondering about him.

    Strange that his agent wouldn’t be authorized to share any details about his surgery. So many track & field athletes keep their fans in the dark about their status, which makes it difficult to follow the sport.

    Wishing Norman well.

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    Jonathan Gault

    Member since 09/25/2014.

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    10 months ago 07/25/2025 3:40pm EDT
    re: McRunnin

    McRunnin wrote:

    Thanks for the update! I’ve been wondering about him.

    Strange that his agent wouldn’t be authorized to share any details about his surgery. So many track & field athletes keep their fans in the dark about their status, which makes it difficult to follow the sport.

    Wishing Norman well.

    I agree it's strange, especially considering Norman admitted publicly he was dealing with osteitis pubis last year. No athlete likes talking about injuries, but some athletes realllly don't like talking about them, and I think Norman is one of them. I still remember the 2019 Worlds when he didn't make the final as the favorite and was clearly hurt but didn't want to say what was wrong.

    Most sports leagues have requirements about reporting injuries, but track & field doesn't, so it's up to the athlete. Same thing with speaking to media after races. Players are required to talk in many of the major leagues, but there is no penalty for skipping the mixed zone after races in track (though the majority of athletes do choose to speak).

    As for Quincy Hall: still no news. Hoping to have an update on Monday.

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    mictlantecuhtli

    Member since 06/17/2024.

    2,018 posts. Last post 4 hours ago.
    10 months ago 07/25/2025 8:43pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    Jonathan Gault wrote:

    McRunnin wrote:

    Thanks for the update! I’ve been wondering about him.

    Strange that his agent wouldn’t be authorized to share any details about his surgery. So many track & field athletes keep their fans in the dark about their status, which makes it difficult to follow the sport.

    Wishing Norman well.

    I agree it's strange, especially considering Norman admitted publicly he was dealing with osteitis pubis last year. No athlete likes talking about injuries, but some athletes realllly don't like talking about them, and I think Norman is one of them. I still remember the 2019 Worlds when he didn't make the final as the favorite and was clearly hurt but didn't want to say what was wrong.

    Most sports leagues have requirements about reporting injuries, but track & field doesn't, so it's up to the athlete. Same thing with speaking to media after races. Players are required to talk in many of the major leagues, but there is no penalty for skipping the mixed zone after races in track (though the majority of athletes do choose to speak).

    As for Quincy Hall: still no news. Hoping to have an update on Monday.

    Thanks. Still very curious about what is going on with Hall. Nothing from him either, which is never a good sign.

    Shame about Norman. I say this every time but I really believe he is one of the most talented sprinters to ever step on a track. Even if his career is on a downwards slope from here i'm happy he at least walked away with a world championship title.

  • Relay

    Anonymous Poster

    10 months ago 07/25/2025 9:44pm EDT
    re: mictlantecuhtli

    mictlantecuhtli wrote:

    Thanks. Still very curious about what is going on with Hall. Nothing from him either, which is never a good sign.

    Shame about Norman. I say this every time but I really believe he is one of the most talented sprinters to ever step on a track. Even if his career is on a downwards slope from here i'm happy he at least walked away with a world championship title.

    He has one Olympic gold…relay but still

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    10 months ago 07/25/2025 10:03pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    Jonathan Gault wrote:

    One of the big missing names from USAs is Michael Norman, the 2022 world champion in the 400m who finished 8th at the 2024 Olympics. He hasn't raced all year and I haven't seen anything about why.

    So I reached out to his agent, Emanuel Hudson, who said Norman "had surgery this season for a matter that occurred last season." Hudson said he wasn't authorized to say the kind of surgery. But Norman dealt with a pelvis injury last season so that would be my guess.

    Hudson also represents Sha'Carri Richardson and I asked him what her plans were for USAs. She's entered in both the 100 and 200 but has the bye to Worlds in the 100. He said her plans were up in the air and he didn't know if she would run all three rounds or just one.

    If it wasn’t a brain transplant, then none of it matters. Million dollar athleticism, two dollar head.

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    klonba1945

    Member since 06/02/2025.

    90 posts. Last post 9 months ago.
    10 months ago 07/25/2025 11:38pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    Has Michael or his "people" ever fully disclosed the nature of his injuries since in PB?

  • Tracktuneup

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    10 months ago 07/25/2025 11:52pm EDT
    re: Jonathan Gault

    This is too bad. I feel like he never really realized his full potential.

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    nawtyxes

    Member since 08/14/2009.

    95 posts. Last post 1 month ago.
    10 months ago 07/26/2025 8:53am EDT
    re: Tracktuneup

    Everything went downhill after he started running 100s.

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    MasterofNone

    Member since 05/06/2019.

    1,069 posts. Last post 1 day ago.
    10 months ago 07/26/2025 10:42pm EDT
    re: nawtyxes

    He can join the host of other 'what-if' stories.

    Thought he had a shot at WVNs WR there for a while. COVID lockdown seemed to have gotten to him if I remember correctly

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