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Kate Grace

July 01, 2021

2021 Bislett Games Recap: Kate Grace (1:57) Wins Her First DL, Yomif Kejelcha Runs 7:26, and Stewart McSweyn Gets (Another) Aussie Record

Grace was only 7th in the 800 at the Olympic Trials, but four days (and almost 5,000 miles) later, she won her first career Diamond League. McSweyn ran 3:48.37 to break Craig Mottram's Aussie record as Eilish McColgan broke Paula Radcliffe's 5000 record by running 14:28.55 behind Hellen Obiri's victory.
February 29, 2020

BU Last Chance Friday Results: Shadrack Kipchirchir Runs 13:08, Fast Mile/1500s And Mary Cain's Comeback Continues

There was more fast action in Boston on Friday night highlighted by deep men's 5000m where the top-6 ran under 13:14. Two UO men ran 3:55 in the mile, Cain improved to 9:07 and Kate Grace moved to #3 on the US indoor 1000m all-time list.
August 21, 2019

Track Talk Podcast: Who Are The Favorites For Worlds, Craig Engels Is Skipping A DL Meet To Go To A Wedding, Will Alexa Efraimson Ever PR, The DL is Back, Max Burgin Bombs, and More

There was a ton to talk about this week as the Diamond League has returned and Shaunae Miller-Uibo’s unbeaten streak has passed the two year mark. We spend a ton of time talking about how exciting and wide-open Worlds are going to be this year with few huge mid-d or distance favorites.
July 27, 2019

USAs Day 3: Shelby Houlihan Repeats over Jenny Simpson, Hillary Bor Gets USA Title #1

Shelby Houlihan looks to have Jenny Simpson number. Recap, analysis, video of race.
July 26, 2019

Best of USAs Day 1: Felix Is Back, Brazier Still Hasn't Run For More Than an Hour, and Why Kate Grace Chose the 1500 (And Clayton Murphy Didn't)

All that, plus updates from Ronnie BakerKerron ClementCe'Aira Brown, and your daily dose of Jordan Mann.
July 23, 2019

2019 USAs Women's 800, 1500, and Steeple Preview: Wilson, Houlihan, & Coburn Favored For Repeats; What Event Will Kate Grace Run?

Plenty of drama here. Who grabs the third spot in the 1500 behind Houlihan & Jenny Simpson: Grace, Nikki HiltzDani Jones, NCAA champ Sinclaire Johnson, or someone else? Can Allie O grab the fourth spot on the steeple team?
February 07, 2019

2019 Millrose Games Preview: American Records Set to Fall in Men's & Women's 800; NOP vs. Bowerman Showdown in Women's Mile

When it's all said and done, one world record and two American records could easily fall at Millrose.
December 20, 2018

2018 LRC World & US Rankings, W 1500: European/Diamond League Champ Laura Muir Tops Shelby Houlihan For World #1

In 2018, Shelby Houlihan enjoyed one of the greatest seasons ever by an American female on the track, but it wasn't quite enough to get her a world #1 ranking.
June 21, 2018

Shock USATF Qualifying Day 1: Robby Andrews is OUT, Drew Windle, Donavan Brazier, Sammy Watson, Sydney McLaughlin DNS

Boris Berian was eliminated but the usual suspects looked good including Clayton Murphy. Kate Grace showed some spark.
April 21, 2018

New Mexico's Josh Kerr Runs 3:35.01 to Break NCAA 1500m Record

As impressive as Josh's run was, Jim Ryun ran 3:33.1 as a collegiate sophomore 51 years ago but it wasn't during the collegiate season.
February 02, 2018

2018 Millrose Preview: Willis Tries to End His Mile Drought, Korir vs. Brazier vs. Murphy in a Stacked 800, & Much, Much More

An incredible Saturday for track and field fans will come to an end with a fantastic NYRR Millrose Games - the 111th edition.
January 04, 2018

January 26: Some Great Races Set For Dr. Sander Invitational (Formerly Armory Invy) With Clayton Murpht Vs Robby Andrews In The 800 And Kate Grace And Lauren Johnson In The Mile

Craig Engels is in the men's mile and Ajee Wilson and Charlene Lipsey in the women's 800. Courtney Okolo leads the springs, Ryan Whiting the throws and NCAA champs Karissa Schweizer and Ariana Washington are also competing.