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2022 Worlds Start Friday

It's Time to Get Serious About Worlds

The Worlds in Eugene are finally here and thanks to Coros we've taken our prediction contest to the next level.


    The LetsRun.com crew breaks down the 2022 World Track and Field champs from Eugene, Oregon

    On The Boards
    On The Boards
    Mo Farah documentary aired Wednesday night in Britain
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    The Latest LRC Previews

    The star power for the men's 10,000 is super high and the drama will be great as the 10,000 world record holder, the half marathon world record holder, the Olympic champ, and a guy who won Pre by 15+ seconds by soloing a 12:50 will all battle, as will American Grant Fisher.

    Going wire-to-wire to win a global title is incredibly tough but Jakob Ingebrigtsen just might be good enough to do it.

    Who wins the men's 1500 at Worlds?

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    Who wins the men's 10,000 at Worlds?

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    Will Grant Fisher medal at Worlds (5k or 10k)?

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    Some Big Names Are Missing Worlds

    The 2012 Olympic 800m silver medallist tested positive for GW1516, a banned metabolite.
    *MB: Nijel Amos Tests Positive

    A Brit, the guy behind the Super Shoe Study, and an anonymous college coach triumphed in the USAs Prediction Contest and will represent Team LetsRun at Worlds.

    Pre-Worlds Distance News

    Are you happy Eliud Kipdhoge is running Berlin?

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    Sprint Stuff
    High School Athletes Of The Year
    More Worlds Distance/Sprint Previews
    The Real Farah Story

    Farah says he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. He was given the name Mohamed Farah with fake travel documents; his real birth name is Hussein Abdi Kahin.

    Just A Flesh Wound

    Teare did visit the hospital on Sunday after cutting his finger but will be fine for Worlds.

    Schumacher To Oregon

    Oregon will once again be led by a distance-oriented coach - and a very successful one - as Jerry Schumacher will be returning to the collegiate ranks after a 14-year absence.

    More Oregon-Centric Pre-Worlds News
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    Hunter won over Sam Parsons (3:55.81). Taryn Rawlings won the women's mile with a PB of 4:24.95. 800m wins went to Festus Lagat (1:44.81) and Olivia Baker (1:59.57).

    Stumptown Twilight

    Sam Tanner (3:36.93) and Susan Ejore (4:07.67) won the 1500s. Charlie Hunter (1:47.00) and Sabrina Southerland (2:01.53) won the 800s.

    More LRC Worlds Coverage

    The medal hopes for Sinclaire Johnson and Grant Fisher just went WAY down. Studs Selemon Barega, Berihu Aregawi, Letesenbet Gidey, and Ejgayehu Taye will all double in the 5k/10k and Gudaf Tsegay has moved to the 1500.

      There's been a clear 1-2 in the steeple this year, but reigning world champ Conseslus Kipruto, finally healthy, could be a factor once again.

      Worlds Is Less Than 10 Days Away

      Can Grant Fisher medal? Can Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce win global titles 14 years apart? And how about a Noah Lyles-Erriyon Knighton rematch? Worlds is going to be sick.

      Meet Gary Martin's Coach

      Streleckis was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March but didn't let that stop him from engineering one of the most memorable seasons in prep mile history.

      Looking Ahead To The Rest of the Year

      From world record chases to era-defining rivalries, here are the eight stories Jonathan Gault will be following closely throughout the 2022 track season.

      Are The Marathon Trials In Trouble?

      As USATF searches for a bidder for the 2024 Trials, those in charge of recent Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston and Atlanta believe the Trials' financial model is unsustainable. Will anything change?

      Ross Tucker Speaks

      We paid one of the top sports scientists in the world to analyze the Shelby Houlihan doping case and CAS ruling. He has 2 pieces for us, the piece above is an opinion piece where he answers our questions. In a 2nd more technical piece, Ross goes through the CAS decision step by step and outlines in clear terms exactly what Houlihan argued and why he thinks CAS ultimately (correctly) ruled against her.

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        Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast
        Best of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast

        Your latest American stars share their insights.

        Three legends of the sport.

        One of the greatest US runners ever.

        We chatted with Frank on the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Marathon gold

        American Record Holders
        American Record Holders

        Keira D'Amato, the new American record holder in the marathon, was joined by Deena Kastor, who held the record for 15 years.

        Sisson was the guest on the LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast after she became the first American to go sub 67 in the half marathon on a record-eligible course. Podcast highlights above. Full pod here.

        Woody Kincaid joined us after he broke the American record indoors at 5000. He talks above why he left the Bowerman Track Club. Podcast highlights and link to full podcast here.

        LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour
        LetsRun.com Pro Coaches Tour

        Coogan's New Balance Boston team had 3 Olympians in 2021 and 2022 could be the biggest year yet for the program with 2 new additions and the TRACK at New Balance coming on March 1st.

        Danny Mackey has taken the Brooks Beasts from an unproven club to the Olympic podium in its first decade.

        Dathan Ritzenhein is the first of the top pro coaches to sit down and talk about his club heading into the 2022 campaign.

        Best of Jon Gault
        Best of Jon Gault
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