Chris Chavez and Anderson Emerole unpack the first big weekend in track and field as the Diamond League and Continental Tour kicked off.
In this week's round-up of performances, they discuss:
Xiamen Diamond League
– Mondo Duplantis’ 6.24m world record and what it could mean for the rest of the season
– Gudaf Tsegay nearly breaks the 1500m world record with a 3:50.30; Did the women’s 1500m suddenly get more interesting?
– Torrie Lewis beats Sha’Carri Richardson in the 200m; Is there reason to be concerned?
– Marco Arop vs. Emmanuel Wanyonyi needs to be a thing to bring back the men's 800m to prominence
– Is the U.S. having a moment in the men’s high jump? Shelby McEwen wins in Xiamen, JuVaughn Harrison jumps a world lead at LSU
– Paulino wins 400m and says this may be the year to break the 400m World record
– Christian Coleman wins the 100m in only 10.13s ahead of Fred Kerley; another slow year for the 100m?
Results from around the world
– Courtney Lindsey beat Letsile Tebogo in a 200m at the Kip Keino Classic
– Gabby Thomas ran 50.37 at LSU
– Christine Mboma, competing for the first time since August 2022, runs 12.32 and finishes last in the women's 100 at the Kip Keino Classic
– Mary Moraa opened up her 2024 800m campaign with a 1:57.96 at the Kip Keino Classic
– 17-year-old Christian Miller drops a 9.93 for 100m at a small meet in Clermont, Florida to take the world lead and break the U.S. U20 record.
London Marathon
– Peres Jepchirchir breaks the women’s-only marathon record In 2:16:16
– Alexander Mutiso Munyao wins his first Major in 2:04:01
– Kenenisa Bekele smashes his own Masters record In 2:04:15
– So who is the Kenyan Olympic marathon team?
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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Gudaf Tsegay is an accomplished Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner known for her impressive performances in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters events. She has earned numerous accolades, including multiple World Championship medals and has set several indoor world records. Tsegay is celebrated for her speed, endurance, and strategic racing skills.
Shelby McEwen is an accomplished high jumper from the United States, known for his impressive performances in national and international competitions. McEwen has competed at the highest levels, showcasing his skills in events like the Diamond League and World Championships. He is recognized for his remarkable jumping ability and has been consistently ranked among the top high jumpers in the country.
Fred Kerley is an American sprinter who competes in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He gained prominence with his unique versatility across sprint distances and has achieved significant success on the global stage, including winning medals in major championships such as the Olympics and World Athletics Championships.
Peres Jepchirchir is a renowned Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in road running events, notably the marathon and half marathon. She is a former world half marathon record holder and has won several prestigious marathon races, including the New York City and Boston Marathons. Jepchirchir is also the gold medalist in the women's marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Christian Coleman is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters and 200 meters. He is known for his explosive speed and has been a dominant force in men's sprinting, notably winning the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 2019 World Championships. Coleman also set the world indoor record for the 60 meters in 2018, showcasing his prowess in short-distance events.
