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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.
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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 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 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 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.
