Recapping all of the biggest results from the Edwin Moses Legends Meet, Oslo Diamond League, Stockholm Diamond League and Racers Grand Prix.
Highlights and Topics Include:
– World Athletics officially announced the 2026 global championship that they’ve been teasing for a while. It will be called the World Athletics Ultimate Championship and is offering up $10M in prize money with $150,000 going to the winners of each respective event. Think of it as a more compact World Championships – semis and finals for the track events / straight finals for the field events with more money and over less days. The inaugural version of the championships will be three evening sessions from Sept. 11 through Sept. 13, 2026 in Budapest. It will be every two years after that.
Read more here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/world-athletics-ultimate-championship-2026-what-you-need-to-know
– Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is back over hurdles and looks like she never left with the easiest-looking 52.70 in Atlanta. Anderson was on-site and will give us a report of what he took away from the meet.
Read more here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/bobby-kersee-explains-why-sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-doesnt-race-more
– The Oslo and Stockholm Diamond Leagues took place so we also got to see Femke Bol open up with a 53.07. Mondo Duplantis gave his world record a scare again. Jakob Ingebrigtsen dove for the win in 3:29.74. The ageless wonder of Hagos Gebriwhet went 12:36.73. Shericka Jackson started looking like herself a bit more with a win in Stockholm.
Oslo Takeaways: https://citiusmag.com/articles/bislett-games-oslo-diamond-league-recap-2024
Stockholm Takeaways: https://citiusmag.com/articles/stockholm-diamond-league-2024-recap-analysis
– Over in Jamaica, we finally got the hot times to the 100m that we’ve been hoping for. Julien Alfred went 10.78, which is the fastest time by a pro this year. Extra fireworks on the men’s side as Jamaica’s Oblique Seville took down world champion Noah Lyles 10.82 to 10.85. This is getting good.
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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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.
Shericka Jackson is a Jamaican sprinter specializing in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. She is an Olympic and World Championship medalist, known for her explosive speed and versatility across multiple sprinting distances. Jackson has consistently been a key member of Jamaica's relay teams, contributing to their global success.
Julien Alfred is a prominent sprinter from Saint Lucia, known for her outstanding performances in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. She has represented her country in various international competitions, earning accolades for her speed and tenacity. Alfred has competed in prestigious tournaments such as the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games, showcasing her talent on the global stage.
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.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track and field athlete born on August 7, 1999, renowned for her exceptional performance in hurdles and sprints. She made history as the first woman to run the 400m hurdles in under 51 seconds, showcasing her prowess as one of the top athletes in the world.
