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February 08, 2023

Keely Hodgkinson (1:57) & Gudaf Tsegay (4:16) Rip Fast Times in Torun

Hodgkinson had to hold off the surprising 37-year-old Noelie Yarigo. Tsegay's time was #2 ever indoors, bumping Elle St. Pierre to #3.
August 09, 2022

2022 Monaco DL Preview: World Champs Square Off, and Is the Women's 1500 WR Under Threat?

What a meet. When this meet is over the American 3000 record may be history as well as the women's 1500 WR. Plus we get Noah Lyles vs Michael Norman and Erriyon Knighton in the 200, Emmanuel Korir vs Jake Wightman in the 1000, SAFP vs Shericka Jackson in the 200. *MB: Offiical 2022 Monaco DL Discussion thread: Will Grant Fisher break the 3000 AR, Will Faith Kipyegon break the 1500 WR?
August 03, 2022

USA's Roisin Willis Wins World U20 Gold in 1:59.13

Roisin Willis joined the sub 2:00 club, broke the U20 Championships record and became the third American to win the U20 800m title since 2012.
July 25, 2022

Athing Mu Becomes American Legend By Winning 2022 World 800m Title

Mu is the first American mid-d/distance runner to win world + Olympic titles. And she's still only 20.
July 24, 2022

Emmanuel Korir Adds World 800m Title to Olympic Crown

The unsponsored Korir used a huge final 200 to win after Canada's Marco Arop led most of the way.
July 22, 2022

Day 8 Worlds: Michael Norman & Shaunae Miller-Uibo Are Golden As All Three American Women Make 800 Final 

Plus Kara Winger wins USA’s 1st-ever women’s javelin medal in her 5th and final Worlds.
July 22, 2022

The American 800 Stars Go 3 for 3, The Men's 800 Final Is Set, and Abdihamud Nur Goes Pro & Beats The World Leader

Plus, we explain why Sam Parsons was the happiest man at Hayward Field and why Woody Kincaid has been cursed in 2022.
July 21, 2022

In A Difficult Moment, Canada's McBride Shows Incredible Grace

A collision involving a current Mississippi St. star and an ex-one resulted in one going down hard to the track.
July 15, 2022

Women's 800 Preview: Can The Americans Produce A Historic Sweep Of The Medals?

Team USA took home two 800 medals in Tokyo but with Ajee' Wilson back in form can they make an unprecedented sweep of all three on home soil in 2022?
July 06, 2022

Counting Down the 10 Most Exciting Stories at the 2022 World Championships

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. * MB: It's less than 10 days to 2022 Worlds. Here are JG's top 10 storylines. What events are you most into?
June 07, 2022

2022 NCAA W800/1500 Preview: Micaela DeGenero's Kick Is Dangerous; 800 Is Wide-Open

No NCAA women's indoor mile champ has gone on to win the 1500 outdoors in the same year since 2010 but Colorado's Micaela DeGenero will be tough to beat after closing in sub-60 to win Pac-12s.
June 06, 2022

2022 NCAA M800/1500 Preview: Monster Talents from Morocco

A Moroccan has never won an NCAA distance title but two Moroccans have a legit shot this year as Moad Zahafi (1:43.69) and Anass Essayi (3:34.58) have gaudy pbs, but can they match the racing chops of indoor champs Brandon Miller & Mario Garcia Romo?
May 21, 2022

Juliette Whittaker (1:59.80) & Cade Flatt (1:46.51) Run 2nd Fastest US High School Times Ever for 800

Whittaker and Flatt became the 2nd fastest high schooler ever in the US as Whittaker got the win in New York City.
April 16, 2022

Moad Zahafi of Texas Tech and Morocco Runs 1:43.79 World Leader at 800

Moad Zahafi became the first person in the world uner 1:45 and 1:44 this year. What a run.
March 19, 2022

World Indoors Day 2: Mariano Garcia Goes From Last To 1st To Win 800 as Bryce Hoppel Wins Bronze, Gudaf Tsegay Goes Wire-To-Wire To Win 1500

Garcia backed up his status as the world leader with a brilliant race to win gold for Spain, while Ethiopia got an unprecedented 1-2-3 sweep in the women’s 1500.
March 18, 2022

2022 World Indoors AM Day 1: Isaiah Harris Impresses, A New Kenyan 800 Star? & More

All 5 American distance runners made their respective finals, while Cuba’s Lazaro Martinez won the first gold of the championships, leaping 17.64m in the men’s triple jump.
March 16, 2022

2022 World Indoors Men's Preview: Olympic Champions Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Selemon Barega Look to Stay on Top

Two of the biggest young stars in men's track - Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Selemon Barega - are competing at World Indoors this year. We can't wait.  Plus is American Bryce Hoppel the gold medal favorite in the 800?
March 13, 2022

2022 NCAA Indoor Day 2 Women’s Recap: Lindsey Butler (800), Micaela DeGenero (Mile) and Taylor Roe (3k) Win NCAA Titles As Florida Wins Team Title

Butler, DeGenero, and Roe all won their first NCAA titles as Florida won its first team title since 1992.