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ACTION IN RUNNING: Hocker, St. Pierre and Fisher Are Paris Bound - USA Olympic Trials Action, Does Kipchoge Listen to Music In Training? Jakob Is A Father & Much More

June 26, 2024

53m

Athletes Mentioned

Athing Mu is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters. She gained international prominence with her gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, setting a national record. Mu also holds the distinction of being the youngest American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 800 meters. Known for her powerful yet graceful running style, she continues to be a dominant force on the track.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a Norwegian middle-distance runner who has gained worldwide recognition for his remarkable performances on the track. Specializing in events such as the 1500 meters and 5000 meters, Jakob has achieved significant success, including winning gold at the European Championships and the World Championships. Known for his tactical prowess and strong finishing kick, he is one of the most promising athletes in middle-distance running.

Paul Chelimo

Paul Chelimo is an accomplished American distance runner specializing in the 5000 meters. He won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships. Known for his tactical racing and strong finishing kick, Chelimo has been a consistent performer on the international stage.

Cole Hocker

Cole Hocker is an accomplished middle-distance runner from the United States, specializing in the 1500 meters. He gained national attention at the NCAA Championships and represented the U.S. at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finishing an impressive sixth in the men's 1500m final.

Athletes Mentioned

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In this episode of The Action in Running on the Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Alex and Matt delve into the major happenings in the running world for the week of June 17th. Topics discussed include Kipchoge's new sponsorship deal with Shox Headphones, Jakob Ingebrigtsen's race plans and recent fatherhood, and Justin Knight's decision to shut down his season. The episode also covers doping news involving sprinter Arian Knighton, the major results from the US Olympic Trials in various events such as the men's 10,000m, men's steeplechase, men's 1500m, women's 5,000m, and women's 800m. Additionally, there is a noteworthy discussion about the potential implications of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics possibly not hosting the track and field events in the city itself. The episode concludes with farewells and acknowledgments for sponsors Pillar Performance and Ketone IQ.

Topics:

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Rundown
02:29 Kipchoge's New Sponsorship Deal
08:27 Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Latest Updates
14:15 Justin Knight's Season Shutdown
15:58 Doping Controversies in Sprinting
21:42 Matt Centrowitz's Olympic Trials Withdrawal
25:39 2028 Los Angeles Olympics News
28:29 Sydney Olympics Stadiums: A Legacy of Underuse
28:52 Los Angeles Coliseum and Future Olympic Venues
30:00 Challenges Facing the Future of the Olympics
31:07 Eugene's Bid for the 2024 Olympic Trials
31:35 Recap of the Men's 10,000m Race
32:06 Drew Hunter's Surprising Performance
35:05 Paul Chelimo's Disappointing Finish
37:02 Men's Steeplechase: A Race for Olympic Qualification
41:02 Cole Hocker's Dominant 1500m Victory
45:28 Women's 5k: A Sprint to the Finish
47:45 Athing Mu's Heartbreaking Fall in the Women's 800m
52:44 Conclusion and Sponsor Acknowledgements