On this week’s show, we touch on the weekend of racing at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, World Cross Country Championships. We also saw a pair of world records fall with Ryan Crouser and Femke Bol. We also discuss 100m world champion Fred Kerley leaving Nike and signing with Asics.
U.S. Indoor Championships + World Cross Country Championships
Who were the biggest winners and performers at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships in Australia and USATF Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque? We break it all down for you.
Ryan Crouser World Record
Olympic champion Ryan Crouser launched the farthest shot put throw in history. He tossed it 23.38 meters (76 feet, 8 1/2 inches) at a high school meet in Idaho. Crouser threw farther than his indoor world record from 2021 (22.82) and his outdoor world record from 2021 (23.37).
Femke Bol Indoor 400m World Record
The longest-standing track world record fell. Femke Bol broke a 41-year-old world record when she went 49.26 at the Dutch Indoor Championships. The previous record was helf by Czech Jarmila Kratochvilova‘s world record of 49.59 from March 1982. What's this mean for Sydney McLaughlin vs. Femke Bol?
Fred Kerley Signs With Asics
World champion and Olympic medallist Fred Kerley announced that he has signed with Asics. What are our impressions of the deal and Asics' foray into the sprints?
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Ryan Crouser is an American shot putter born on December 18, 1992. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holds the current world record in the shot put with a remarkable throw of 23.56 meters, showcasing his elite talent in track and field athletics.
Femke Bol is a renowned Dutch track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and sprint events. She has achieved international recognition for her impressive performances, including setting European records and winning multiple medals at major championships. Known for her exceptional speed and technique, Bol continues to be a dominant force in athletics.
Fred Kerley is an American sprinter who competes in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He gained prominence with his unique versatility across sprint distances and has achieved significant success on the global stage, including winning medals in major championships such as the Olympics and World Athletics Championships.
