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Group Chat: Keeping the Faith (Kipyegon) and Dozens of World Championship Highlights & Opinions

August 29, 2023

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Athletes Mentioned

Faith Kipyegon is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, having won the event at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Kipyegon is also a multiple World Champion, solidifying her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time.

Laura Thweatt

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, holding world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 × 100 meters relay. Bolt is celebrated for his charismatic personality and his lightning-fast performances, which have revolutionized the sport of track and field.

Sifan Hassan

Sifan Hassan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner born in Ethiopia. She is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion, known for her prowess in events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. Hassan made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by winning gold in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters and securing a bronze in the 1,500 meters.

Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles is an American sprinter born on July 18, 1997, known for his exceptional speed and versatility across multiple track events. With personal bests that include a stunning 9.79 seconds in the 100 metres and 19.31 seconds in the 200 metres, Lyles is regarded as one of the top sprinters in the world, earning recognition in both individual and relay competitions.

Athletes Mentioned

World Championships are now over and we had so much to discuss, including:

Faith Kipyegon's historic dominance
Sifan Hassan can't stop, won't stop
Noah Lyles vs Usain Bolt
The electric women's 800m final
Jakob Ingebrigtsen repeats at the 5k
Who hold the UK middle distance crown?
Marathon results and Keira D'Amato's pre-marathon trials future
A spicy Des Linden take
And much, much more.

Today on Group Chat we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Peter Bromka, Marcus Brown, and Matt Chittim. Also, quick correction, when Matt was listing Courtney Dauwalter's 2023 races he missed Trans Gran Canaria and said Canyons/Black Canyon by mistake.