
Track World News
By Colin Waitzman

Track World NewsJan 31, 2023

Cade Flatt is the Future of American Running
Cade Flatt sits down with us to talk upon track and field and how it came into his life. We start out talking about how he differed in highschool compared to all of the other athletes and how it brought him the success that he has seen over the years. We then move onto the decision that he made and why he made it to go to Ole Miss. We lastly talk about what he thinks is the real problem with viewership in Track and Field. You don’t want to miss it!

A Conversation with Micah Williams: Fastest Man in the NCAA
Today we interview Oregon sprinter, Micah Williams. Micah shares with us his call out on Tyreek Hill (14:14), how he developed his clothing brand (19:20), what it was like winning his NCAA Championship (31:27), his feelings on not being selected to the 4x100m Olympic relay (37:00), what happened when he false started at the indoor championship in 2022 (39:50), and much more.

Interview Series: Eric Edwards Jr.
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Today we sit down with former LSU Tiger, now pro hurdler Eric Edwards Jr. He shares with us his guarantee to LSU to win the team title, how he started with hurdles, who he things would win University of Florida or LSU, and much more. Tune in

REACTION: World Championships Raise Qualifying Standards | What happens next?
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Today we take a look at the updated qualifying standards for the 2023 World Championship in Budapest. World Athletics increased their standards dramatically, and people are not happy about it. Earlier this year, World Athletics shared that they want a 50/50 split with qualifying standards and world rankings for future championships so this is nothing new. We also talk about how this decision impacts college athletes and makes it more difficult for them to qualify.
Our second story, we talk about Devon Allen scoring his first touchdown with the Philadelphia Eagles and how track speed is better than football speed.
In our third story, we talk about the Commonwealth Games, NACAC, and Euro Championship. We discuss how the timing of these meets are terrible and make for a championship that isn’t as exciting as it could be.

Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is the Greatest Sprinter EVER! (and it’s not even close)
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Today we discuss why Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is the greatest sprinter alive and has more sub 10.7 races than Florence Joyner, Carmelita Jeter, and Marion Jones. We also discuss the 100m between Marvin Bracy, Christian Coleman, and Trayvon Bromell (8:45), we then talk about what the United States can learn from the Commonwealth Games (13:00), and the craziness with transferring in the NCAA (19:00).

Interview Series: Robyn Stevens
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Today we sit down with American Record holder in the 35km race walk Robyn Stevens. Robyn shares with us how she started the sport, racing against Keegan Michael Key and Kevin Hart, retiring from the sport for a decade, World Championship Drama, and much more. Tune in

The good the bad and the ugly from World Championships
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Today we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from the world championship. This includes the world record performances, sports betting, tech, start times, Devon Allen false start, and much more.

Interview Series: Marybeth Sant-Price
Today we sit down with Marybeth Sant-Price and discuss an injury that nearly made her retire, difficulties of being unsponsored, winning an indoor world championship, and much more! Tune in

Why this was the BEST World Championship EVER
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Today we talk about the final day of the World Championships and go over the world record set by Toby Amusan, Athing Mu extending her dominance, Mondo Duplantis breaking the pole vault world record, and the USA dominating the 4x400m once again.

Sydney McLaughlin is NOT HUMAN!!
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Today we discuss the crazy world record set by Sydney McLaughlin in the 400m hurdles, Shaun’s Miller-Uibo and Michael Norman winning their first 400m world championship, and team USA looking great in both the men and women 4x100m.

Noah Lyles and Shericka Jackson Break Records
Today we discuss the 200m final and how both Noah Lyles and Shericka Jackson broke records and put themselves on legend status.We also ask, can they break the world record?

The Best Races EVER: 8 Minutes in Eugene Day 5
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Today we discuss everything from day five, including: men’s 200m, women’s 200m, the men’s 400mh final, and the craziest finish in the 1500m

Noah Lyles Cruses to Victory: 8 Minutes in Eugene Day 4
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Today we look at the prelims of the 200m, amazing finish in the heptathlon where a third collegian (Anna Hall) medals, the smoothest high jump competition yet, Yulimar Rojas continuing her dominance, and much more!

Track and Field’s Rules SUCK: 8 Minutes in Eugene Day 3
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Today we discuss what happens in Day three of the World Championship including Devon Allen, Julien Alfred, and Tynia Gaither. WE also go over Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce winning the women’s 100m with a Championship Record 10.67 and beating Sherika Jackson as well as Elaine Thompson Herah. We then finish up the episode going over the men’s shot put and the women’s pole vault.

USA Sweeps the 100m: Eight Minutes in Eugene Day 2
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Today we discuss the crazy finish of the men’s 100m with Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy, and Trayvon Bromell. We then discuss the women’s 100m (5:30), Randolph Ross getting suspended before the 400m (6:05), and the men’s long jump finish (8:00).

Fred Kerley Does the UNTHINKABLE: 8 Minutes in Eugene Day 1
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In the first episode of 8 minutes in Eugene, we look at the men’s high jump qualifier and how Gianmarco Tambirie almost missed the final, the incredible men’s 100m where all four US men looked great and Letsile Tebogo broke the U20 World Record (2:23), we then finish up talking about the mixed 4x400m and reflect on Allyson Felix’s career.

Best Bets for the World Championship
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Today we discuss the best sports bets to take at the World Championship for Draft Kings.
Men’s 100m- (5:03)
Women’s 100m- (8:58)
Men’s 400m- (12:00)
Women’s 400m- (15:05)
Men’s 110mh- (18:50)
Women’s 100mh- (21:50)
Women’s High Jump (23:50)
Picks: Trayvon Bromell, Shericka Jackson, Kirani James, Marileidy Paulino, Devon Allen, Kent Harrison, and
Vashti Cunningham

Interview Series: Jillian Weir
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Today we sit down with Olympic hammer thrower, Jillian Weir, Jillian shares with us what it was like having a dad who was an Olympian in the same event (11:15), competing at the Olympics (19:09), representing the Mohawk people (23:15), and much more!

The CRAZIEST Track and Field Conspiracy Theory
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Today, we discuss the controversial decision to call a foul on Darrell Hill in the shotput despite not appearing to foul (1:32), predictions for the men’s 4x100m at the World Championship (13:30), and predictions for the women’s 4x100m team (20:23).

Interview Series: Anna Hall
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Today we sit down with 2x NCAA Champion in the pentathlon and heptathlon, USA Champion, and Bowerman Award Finalist Anna Hall. Anna shares with us what it was like doing the 400m hurdle and heptathlon double (3:00), coming back from her injury last year at the Olympic Trials (11:50), where she got her start in track (17:51), why she transferred from University of Georgia (21:50) and much more.

5 Greatest Moments at USA Championship
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Today we break down the USA Championships and discuss my 5 favorite moments of the meet.
Topics:
- Sydney McLaughlin breaks her own world record in the 400m hurdles (1:30)
- Fred Kerley runs the fastest time in the world in the 100m (4:24)
- Abby Steiner wins the 200m and proves the doubters wrong (7:45)
- College athletes showing up big time including: Talitha Diggs, Melissa Jefferson, and Ethan Dabbs (11:18)
- Jasmine Moore being left off the Bowerman finals list (13:12)
- Noah Lyles beats Erriyon Knighton in the 200m (17:49)

Interview Series: Joseph Fahnbulleh
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Today we sit down with 3x NCAA Champion Joseph Fahnbulleh who shares with us what it was like defending his championship (2:40), address the call out on his start (5:20), winning a team championship with Florida (13:30), being in the same school as UCONN basketball player and AP Athlete of the year Paige Bueckers (16:52), answers some of his old Tweets (20:40), his Olympic experience (31:50), and much more. Tune in!

Interview Series: Jasmine Moore
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Today, we sit down with 4x National Champion in both the long and triple jump, national record holder, and 2020 Olympian Jasmine Moore. Jasmine shares with us how her start in cheer prepared her for an elite career in track (6:00), why she transferred from Georgia (10:00), how coach Nick Petersen has helped her get to where she is today (11:30), what it was like breaking the collegiate record in the triple jump (15:30), qualifying for the Olympics (27:00), and what it’s like to be in the Bowerman conversation (29:00).

Why Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce is the 100m Favorite
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Today’s Topics:
- Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce runs 10.67 at Paris Diamond League Meet (1:50)
- Preview the USA National Championship men’s 100m (9:00) and the women’s 100m (14:40)
- Men’s 200m (18:00) and women’s 200m (21:30)
- Men’s 400m (23:25) and women’s 400m (26:53)
- Men’s 110m hurdles (29:45) and women’s 100m hurdles (31:44)
- Men’s 400m hurdles (34:00) and women’s 400m hurdles (34:19)

Interview Series: Tripp Piperi
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Today we sit down with 2x national champion in the shot put Tripp Piperi. Tripp shares with us the nerves he feels before a competition (4:15), what it was like winning nationals (6:45), why he yells and celebrates after most throws (12:32), and much more. Tune in!

Why College Track is Better Than Pro Track
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Today’s Topics:
- We look at the NCAA Championship and how the Florida men and women have dominated (1:54)
- Why the NCAA Championship is better than the Olympics (4:28)
- Joseph Fahnbulleh winning the 100m and 200m over favorite Micah Williams (11:20)
- The women’s Bowerman list being extremely close between Jasmine Moore, Anna Hall, Abby Steiner, and Camryn Rogers (17:20)
- Devon Allen running the 3rd fastest 110h race of all time and beating Grant Holloway (22:51)
- Sha’Carri Richardson losing to Alia Hobbs in the 100m at NYC Grand Prix and coming back to win the 200m (25:51)

NCAA Championship Distance Preview
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Today’s Topics:
Men
800m (1:00)
1500m (3:13)
5000m (6:15)
10k (10:30)
Steeple (15:45)
Women
800m (19:00)
1500m (22:00)
5000m (27:07)
10k (30:00)
Steeple (33:30)

NCAA Championship Throwing Preview
Today we break down every throwing event for the NCAA Championship with Zach Delker of The Throwers Chat.
Topics:
Men
Shot put (1:45)
Discus (2:35)
Hammer Throw (5:00)
Javelin (8:40)
Women
Shot put (11:00)
Discus (13:00)
Hammer Throw (15:10)
Javelin (17:00)

Who are the Best Jumpers in the Nation?
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Today we preview the jumps and multi events for the NCAA Championship
Topic Times:
Men
-High Jump (0:38)
-Pole Vault (2:50)
-Long Jump (5:45)
-Triple Jump (8:30)
-Decathlon (11:35)
Women
-High Jump (14:00)
-Pole Vault (16:30)
-Long Jump (18:55)
Triple Jump (21:09)
Heptathlon (22:50)

Who is the Best Sprinter in the NCAA
Today we sit down with MJPTV and breakdown every sprinting event at the NCAA Championship: Men’s Events - 100m (2:00) - 200m (5:51) - 400m (10:30) - 110h (13:10) - 400h (16:15) - 4x100m (19:20) - 4x400m (22:10) Women’s Events - 100m (25:05) - 200m (29:40) - 400m (30:20) - 100h (34:00) - 400h (37:00) - 4x100m (39:10) - 4x400m (42:40)

The Craziest Running Streak Just Ended and no one is Talking About it
Today's Topics:
- Women's 100m at Prefontaine Classic and Elaine Thompson-Herah beating Sha'Carri Richardson (2:10)
- Men's 100m where Trayvon Bromell beats Fred Kerley and Christian Coleman in a statement win (10:00)
- Michael Norman gets back to his old self in a 400m and gets a big win vs Michael Cherry and Kirani James (17:00)
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen with another victory and the best quote from the weekend (20:30)
- Micah Williams runs the 2nd fastest 100m in the world putting himself in a great position to make the World Championship (22:00)
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Interview Series: Jack Flood
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Today we sit down with pro decathlete, Jack Flood! Topics discussed:
- Starting track and field (3:40)
- What it was like competing at USAs (14:05)
- Growing his following on TikTok to be one of the biggest track and field creators (20:40)
- His burrito bowl deal with Chipotle (25:50)
- What it was like working with Mr.Beast (27:34)

Stop Overreacting to Sha'Carri's 100m Performance
Today we discuss Sha'Carri Richardson making her return to the track at the rainy Duval Classic, Trayvon Bromell and Zharnel Hughes false starting in Birmingham, Elain Thompson-Herah running a 10.94 into a massive headwind, and Oblique Seville dropping a 9.86 for the 2nd fastest 100m time in the world this year. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!
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Interview Series: Toby Makoyawo
Today we sit down with Boston University standout sprinter, Toby Makoyawo. Toby shares with us his change from soccer to track and field, importance of building a brand on social media for student athletes, new found love after coming back from injury, and much much more. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!
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The Future of Sprinting is Female
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Today’s Topics:
- Julien Alfred running 10.81 (2:00)
- Melissa Jefferson running 10.88
- Favour Ofili doubling in the 100m and 200m at SECs
- Britton Wilson doubling in the 400m and 400mh at SEC
- Kentucky women breaking the 4x400m national record (8:45)
- A high school hurdler falling and coming back to win (11:30)
- Highlights from American Track League (14:00)
- Noah Lyles beating Fred Kerley in the 200m in Doha (16:00)
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Don't Panic About Christian Coleman... yet
Today we discuss:
- Ferdinand Omanyala beating Fred Kerley on the 100m (1:00)
- Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce dropping a world leading time at 35 (7:58)
- Discuss if sprinters will be great for longer now
- Christian Coleman dropping a 10.09 in 100m opener (11:09)
- Kyle Garland and Anna Hall making Team USA in the decathlon and heptathlon (13:00)
- Allie Wilson dropping a world leading time in the 800m even while falling (19:20)
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Interview Series: Mike Rodgers

Why Erriyon Knighton will be Better Than Bolt
Today’s Topics:
- Erriyon Knighton breaks 200m U20 World Record with a time of 19.49 (0:49)
- Erriyon Knighton is the next Usain Bolt (3:10) - Trayvon Bromell runs a windy 9.75 (10:13)
- Letsile Tebogo breaks 100m U20 World Record with a time of 9.96 (12:20)
- Christine Mboma drops world leading time of 21.87 in 200m (14:20)
- Celebrations at Penn Relays (18:13) If you want more content, follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews

Interview Series: Trayvon Bromell
Today we sit down with the fastest man in the world in 2021, Trayvon Bromell. Trayvon shares with us his mission to give a voice to the voiceless, battling though injuries most of his professional career, shares insight on what happened at the 2020 Olympics, and much more. Tune in! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Track Can't Mess This Race Up

Interview Series: Wil London
Today we sit down with world record holder Wil London. Wil shares with us starting the 400m by accident, why Texas has the best athletes, making his first world team, and what he learned from his Olympic experience. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Greatest Track Meet of the Year with Trevor Bassitt
Today I'm joined by World Championship silver medalist Trevor Bassitt. We discuss Ayden Owen breaking the National Record in the decathlon, Micah Williams going 9.83 in the 100m, Fred Kerley putting up a world lead in the 200m, Twanish Terry dropping a massive 100m PR, Florida breaking the national record, and Grant Holloway doing Grant Holloway things. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Allyson Felix Announces Retirement
Today I'm joined by Santa Barbra High School track coach, Olivia Perdices. We discuss Allyson Felix announcing this will be her final season and what athletes in college and pros that we're most looking forward to seeing this season. If you want a chance to join us on an episode, DM us on Instagram and we can add you to our inside lane. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Why More Track Athletes Will Go To The NFL
In today's episode we discuss Devon Allen signing with the Eagles and what it means for future track and field athletes, Grant Holloway pulling out of the 110h due to the terrible headwind, Abby Steiner showing again that she's the real seal, and Valarie Allman breaking her own American Record in the Discus. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Interview Series: Devon Allen
Today we sit down with 2x Olympian and newest Philadelphia Eagles, Devon Allen. Devon shares with us why he's changing sports, getting started with the Eagles, his focus for the next few months as he trains for OTAs and the World Championships, and much more. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

He Said What To Trayvon Bromell!?

Interview Series: Brandon Miller
Today we sit down with national champion in the 800m Brandon Miller. Brandon shares with us what it was like being a track prodigy and having the lights on him from a young age, coming back from injury, how Athing Mu has helped impact his life, and much more. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

The Business of Track and Field
Track is more than just a sport, it's a business and in this episode we discuss how athletes can make more money. We also discuss Fred Kerley dropping crazy times this early in the season, the fact we may have two D2 athletes in the Bowerman final, and much more. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Interview Series: Coach Duane Ross
Today we sit down with the head coach of North Carolina A&T Duane Ross. Coach shares with us his late start in track, beginning coaching, leading an HBCU to the top of college athletics, coaching his son Randolph Ross, and much more. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!

Everything From the World Championship
Today we recap the world championship and discuss Lamont Jacobs upsetting Christian Coleman and Marvin Bracy in the 60m, Mujinga Kambundji taking home the surprise victory over Mikiah Brisco and Marybeth Sant-Price. WE then breakdown two massive world records from Yulimar Rojas in the triple jump and Mondo Duplantis in the pole vault. After that we look at Isiah Harris getting gritty in the 4x400m and Grant Holloway separating himself again. We then finish the episode examining how two titans in the sport fell, Ryan Crouser in the shot put and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to leave a like, give a rating, subscribe, share the show with you friends, and follow us on Instagram @trackworldnews for more track content. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday!