The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show
TORCH TALK DAY 2: JULIEN ALFRED MAKES HISTORY WITH 100M GOLD FOR ST. LUCIA, USA GOES 2-3 WITH SHA'CARRI RICHARDSON + MELISSA JEFFERSON; RYAN CROUSER THREEPEATS + THEA LAFORD DELIVERS FOR DOMINICA
1h 26m
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Day 2 of track and field at the Paris Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, surprises, and historic achievements. Some of the day’s top highlights include:
– Ryan Crouser made history with his third consecutive shot put gold, while U.S. teammate Joe Kovacs secured silver for the third time.
– Julien Alfred came out on top over Sha'Carri Richardson in the women’s 100m final, earning St. Lucia its first Olympic medal.
– The Netherlands triumphed in the mixed 4x400m relay over Team USA, with Femke Bol running an anchor leg of 47.93.
– Norway’s Markus Rooth claimed his country’s first decathlon gold.
– Dominica’s Thea LaFond won triple jump gold, with Jasmine Moore adding a bronze for the U.S.
– In the men’s 100m, Noah Lyles advanced to the semifinals, joining Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley, alongside defending champion Marcell Jacobs and Kishane Thompson.
+ quick thoughts on the men's 1500m semifinal heat draws.
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