On this week’s show, we had some fast times thrown down in Lievin, France where we saw several world-leading performances and a world record. We’re going to spend much of our time previewing the USATF Indoor Championships and the World Cross Country Championships this weekend.
Lievin World Indoor Tour: Lamecha Girma broke the indoor 3000m record with a 7:23.81; Meet records fell at the hands of Karsten Warholm, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Bol. Jakob Ingebrigtsen is paying attention to the American stars now but says, 'I'm still the best.'
USATF Indoor Championships: Many of the top stars are absent from this meet since there is no World Indoor Championships this year. Noah Lyles is still the premier star showing up for the men's 60m. Major props to the likes of Aleia Hobbs, Anna Hall, Whittni Morgan, Cole Hocker, Clayton Murphy, Bryce Hoppel and others for contesting the meet.
World Cross Country Championships: The race will be held in Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia. If you want to watch, tune in on Friday, Feb. 17, at 11:30 p.m. ET on Peacock. It’s a 2K loop. People will be running through a vineyard at times. Possibly some kangaroo sightings. Very hot conditions. Should be spicy with Joshua Cheptegei, Selemon Barega, Letesenbet Gidey and Francine Niyonsaba among the stars competing.
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Aleia Hobbs is a prominent American sprinter specializing in the 100 meters. She has achieved significant success on the international stage, including being a world champion and an Olympic medalist. Known for her lightning-fast starts and strong finishes, Hobbs continues to be a formidable force in track and field.
Clayton Murphy is an accomplished American middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 meters and 1500 meters. He gained prominence after winning a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, showcasing his speed and competitive spirit. Murphy has also been a standout performer at the World Championships and the Diamond League circuit, establishing himself as one of the top middle-distance runners in the United States.
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.
Karsten Warholm is a Norwegian track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles. He is a two-time World Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. Warholm is known for his explosive speed and technique, having set the world record in the 400m hurdles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a time of 45.94 seconds.
Keely Hodgkinson is a middle-distance runner from Great Britain, known for specializing in the 800 meters. She gained international recognition after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and setting a new British record in the event. Hodgkinson has continued to demonstrate her prowess on the track with subsequent podium finishes at major championships.
