Archived Homepage For May 20, 2023
Archived Homepage For May 20, 2023
Weekend Preview

In chronological order, we get you ready for this weekend's pro action which is taking place all over the globe. It includes $8,000 800s in NYC and world champ Fred Kerley running his first 100m of 2023 in Japan.

MB: Ajee Wilson (2:01.28) and Bryce Hoppel (1:46.07) comfortably win $8,000 at Trials of Miles Track Night NYC 2023 In the 1500s, John Reniewicki (3:39.10) and Alexina Tuebel (4:07.68) were the winners, while Thomas Fafard (13:33.00) and Alma Cortes (15:40.68) won the 5000s as Marielle Hall ran 15:31.47. Jean-Simon Desgaganes (8:23.32) and Parul Chaudhary (9:41.88) won the steeples. Aaron Sahlman was 2nd in the HS 800 in 1:49.72. *Results

The Most Interesting Distance News

Bobby Kersee said he thinks she might be able to pull off the 1500/800 double. The LRC crew discussed it above. Full podcast here for Supporters Club members. Join the best club in running today.

Will Athing Mu ever make an Olympic/Worlds team in the 1500?

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This Week's Pod

The crew breaks down the latest action and is joined by the 2016 Olympic tennis champ Monica Puig as she talks about Kipchoge being the GOAT of GOATS, and her transition to being a marathoner and running London and Boston in the same week.

Another Kenyan Doping Ban

The 2019 10,000 bronze medallist and 3rd fastest half-marathoner ever was busted for an ABP violation. His agent Davor Savija has some fantastic quotes. "It is difficult and unfortunate for me to say that I find myself in a situation where my heart is broken. The heartbreak is caused by the fact that I find all of the possible outcomes of this situation leading to a major loss. If Rhonex is lying --which I do not believe is the case-- that is obviously a disaster. If all of these accusations are just a big mistake --such as a false positive ABP case or, God forbid, if AIU has 'dropped the ball'-- then all such scenarios are big losses."

Kipruto is coached by Brother Colm O’Connell (who coached David Rudisha), who says: “I carefully choose who I work with and to whom I dedicate my energy. I know Rhonex is an honest young man and it hurts me to see him suffering now.

Week That Was

What a wild and crazy week that we break down for you. Parker Valby is back, UW is better than ever and a DQ vaulted a team from 5th to 1st in their conference.

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Korir beat out Thomson by 4 seconds while Saina came in 7 seconds ahead of D'Amato. (link updated with recap)

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High School News
Another Ridiculous High School DQ

The two teammates were apparently DQ'd for "aiding a runner," even though they were clearly in the lead going 1-2 in their district 3200m race. Now they won't get to race at the Colorado state meet. Whether you want to blame dumb high school rules or stickler officials, it's a senseless DQ and should be overturned.

Gender News
America's newest track star?!

Cordell Tinch of DII Pittsburg State had the performance of the week as he also long jumped 8.24m (+3.2) and cleared 2.18m in the HJ at his conference meet.

Not Your Everyday Distance News
The Track Fest & adidas Atlanta City Games Were Saturday
The Track Fest & adidas Atlanta City Games Were Saturday

That's the #3 time in history and after the race fireworks exploded (literally - check out the embedded video) while Grant Holloway (13.01) and Aleia Hobbs (10.93) also ran fast. Plus there were two road miles and 600s with Bryce Hoppel (1:17.13) and Ajee Wilson (1:27.00).

Sad News

Bowie won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio Games (100m silver, 200m bronze and 4x100m gold) and was the 2017 World champ in the 100m and 4x100m. Her management company shared the news of her passing, tweeting, “We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright!”

Doping Polls are Baaack!

When track and field fans walk into a bar or go on a run, doping is often the topic of conversation. With that in mind, we want your thoughts on which current track and field stars you think are clean and which you think are dirty.

Marcell Jacobs

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Christian Coleman

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Fred Kerley

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Noah Lyles

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Michael Norman

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Erriyon Knighton

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Grant Holloway

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Karsten Warholm

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Donvan Brazier

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Emmanuel Korir

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen

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Jake Wightman

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Timothy Cheruiyot

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Yared Nuguse

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Soufiane El Bakkali

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Evan Jager

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Lamecha Girma

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Grant Fisher

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Selemon Barega

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Ryan Crouser

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Mondo Duplantis

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Matthew Centrowitz

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Mo Farah

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Galen Rupp

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Coaches
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Alberto Salazar (coach)

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Jerry Schumacher (coach)

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Dathan Ritzenhein (coach)

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Doping Polls are Back

One of the worst things about track and field is you're not sure what you're watching is real. We polled you whether you think the world records are dirty or clean.

Woody Speaks

Woody Kincaid is charting his own path in the running world for the first time as a professional. He opens up why he left Bowerman, his desire for American records, and a lot more including Shelby Houlihan.

How do you explain the ridiculous indoor distance times?
Nuguse Dreaming of Olympic Gold

Yared Nuguse surprised the world by getting one American record last weekend. By the time, the winter is over, he may have 3. Nuguse joined the LRC podcast to talk about his dreams, goals, training with the OAC, and his unorthodox start in the sport.

Kipchoge loving the LetsRun Shirt in Berlin


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.

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.

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