Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber hosted a live show with athletes from Pints and PRs Night at the NYRR RunCenter ft. The New Balance Run Hub. It was a night of free drinks, food and New Balance swag for those in attendance. We had the chance to kick it with some of the stars of Team NB. Watch on YouTube or listen to our night of fun interviews and pre-race banter.
Special guests for this live show: Emma Coburn, Cory McGee, Heather MacLean, Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Adel Mechaal.
Special thanks to New Balance Running and New York Road Runners!
Pro races will be on Sunday from 12-1 p.m. EST. You will be able to watch the live on NBC.
On Sunday night, we will be going live sometime after 7 p.m. EST on the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel for some end-of-season interviews with the athletes. Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss out.
Read our full race preview here: https://citiusmag.substack.com/p/2022-fifth-avenue-mile-preview
Emma Coburn is a prominent American middle-distance runner specializing in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She won the bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so in this event. Coburn is also a multiple-time US National Champion and the 2017 World Champion in the women's steeplechase.
Adel Mechaal is a talented middle-distance and long-distance runner from Spain. Known for his versatility across various events, he has achieved significant success in races ranging from 1500 meters to 5000 meters. Mechaal is a multiple-time European Championship medalist and has represented Spain in the Olympic Games, showcasing his prowess on the international stage.
Charles Philibert-Thiboutot is a Canadian middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters. He has represented Canada at major international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships, and is known for his strong competitive spirit and consistency on the track.
Jake Wightman is a renowned British middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800m and 1500m events. Known for his impressive performances on the international stage, Wightman made headlines by winning gold in the 1500m at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. As one of Great Britain's leading middle-distance athletes, he has consistently delivered strong performances throughout his career.
