We are FINALLY underway with track and field action at the Paris Olympics.
On this first episode of TORCH TALK (presented by Asics), Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Mitch Dyer, Aisha Praught-Leer and Katelyn Hutchison unpack the first day of action including:
– Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei set a new Olympic record with a time of 26:43.14 to finally get his Olympic gold medal in the event. Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi closing hard to snag the silver medal by two-hundredths of a second. Grant Fisher holding on against some titans to run 26:43.46 and become just the 4th American man to medal in the event.
– Team USA's mixed 4x400m relay broke the world record in 3:07.41 in the heats. They could break their own world record again tomorrow.
– Sifan Hassan started her 5000m/10,000m/marathon triple and looks better than we expected for the 5000m.
– We officially got introduced to the repechage rounds with the heats of the 800m and 1500m.
– Germany’s Leo Neugebauer leads the decathlon after Day 1.
– Reigning Olympic champion Valarie Allman topped discus qualifying with 69.59m
– Jamaica’s Shaniecka Ricketts led the triple jump's first round with a 14.47m leap but it was Keturah Orji, who made some history for the U.S. as a three-time Olympic finalist.
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Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram
Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram
Host: Aisha Praught-Leer | @aishapraughtleer on Instagram
Host: Katelyn Hutchison |@kxnaomi on Instagram
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Grant Fisher is a professional long-distance runner from the United States who specializes in events such as the 5000 meters and 10000 meters. A former standout at Stanford University, Fisher has made a significant impact on the international stage, representing the USA in major competitions including the World Championships and the Olympics.
Sifan Hassan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner born in Ethiopia. She is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion, known for her prowess in events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. Hassan made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by winning gold in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters and securing a bronze in the 1,500 meters.
Keturah Orji is a distinguished American track and field athlete specializing in the triple jump. She has represented the United States at multiple major international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. Orji is known for her explosive power and technical prowess, earning her numerous national titles and setting American records in her event.
Joshua Cheptegei is a Ugandan long-distance runner known for his dominance in events such as the 5000m and 10,000m. He is a world record holder in both distances and has won multiple gold medals in World Championships and the Olympics. His remarkable endurance and speed have made him one of the most acclaimed athletes in the world of track and field.
Valarie Allman is an elite American discus thrower known for her exceptional achievements in track and field. She won the gold medal in women's discus at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has consistently performed at the top level in international competitions.
