The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show
Chicago Marathon Pre-Race With Keira D’Amato, Emma Bates and Sara Hall | American Record Attempt?
Athletes Mentioned
Matthew Centrowitz is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 1500 meters. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first American to do so since 1908. Centrowitz is also a World Championship silver and bronze medalist and has won multiple national titles.
Emily Sisson is a prominent American long-distance runner known for her performances in road races and track events. She has competed in various international competitions, including the World Championships and has set personal bests in the marathon and half marathon distances.
Betsy Saina is a Kenyan-born American long-distance runner known for her impressive performances in events ranging from 5,000 meters to the marathon. She is an NCAA champion and has represented the United States in various international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.
"We’ll see what happens. We’ll all find out on Sunday.”
A brief chat with Keira D'Amato, Emma Bates and Sara Hall before the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
Unfortunately did not have the time to catch Betsy Saina.
From our race preview on CITIUSMAG.com: The American showdown may become a chase for Emily Sisson’s American record, as three of the five fastest women in U.S. history will be on the start line alongside 2021 Chicago runner-up Emma Bates, Chavez’s pick to take down the record. Keira D’Amato, who held this record for just under nine months in 2022, will be racing 26.2 miles for the first time since moving to Utah to train with coach Ed Eyestone. We won’t know until Sunday exactly what her and Eyestone’s race plan looks like, but don’t be surprised if she’s in the mix for the top American crown.
2024 U.S. leader Betsy Saina, whose fifth-place finish in Tokyo in 2:19:17 was a huge leap forward, figures to be a prominent player as well. 2016 Olympic 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz is set to be pacing this pack as they go after 2:18:29, so that will be something to keep an eye on even if the leaders are well ahead.
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