On this week's group chat, we have Matt Chittim, Tommie Runz, and Peter Bromka.
Episode Rundown:
Zurich Diamond League
Prediction of Yared Nuguse's legacy
Karsten Warholm versus Mondo Duplantis 100m Showdown
Some Matt Chittim rabbitholes
Fifth Ave Mile
How we can make track and field more interesting
Why Oprah should be on the Relay Podcast
The upcoming fall marathons (including some local ones)
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.
Yared Nuguse is an accomplished middle-distance runner from the United States, specializing in the 1500 meters. He gained national attention with his standout performances in the NCAA Championships while competing for the University of Notre Dame. Nuguse has continued to shine on the professional circuit, representing Team USA in international competitions.