Another jam-packed weekend of results unpacked by Chris Chavez and Anderson Emerole.
This Week In Track and Field
– Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Rai Benjamin Dominated At The LA Grand Prix
– Noah Lyles ties the American record in the 150m at the Atlanta City Games + highlights
– The Rabat Diamond League was a bit of a dud
– Kenenisa Bekele Has Been Named To The Olympic Marathon Team For Ethiopia
– What We’re Looking Forward To The Most At The Prefontaine Classic
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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Rai Benjamin is a prominent American track and field athlete born on July 27, 1997. Renowned for his speed and agility, he has excelled in both sprinting and hurdles, holding numerous personal bests including a remarkable 400m hurdles time of 46.17 seconds.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track and field athlete born on August 7, 1999, renowned for her exceptional performance in hurdles and sprints. She made history as the first woman to run the 400m hurdles in under 51 seconds, showcasing her prowess as one of the top athletes in the world.
Noah Lyles is an American sprinter born on July 18, 1997, known for his exceptional speed and versatility across multiple track events. With personal bests that include a stunning 9.79 seconds in the 100 metres and 19.31 seconds in the 200 metres, Lyles is regarded as one of the top sprinters in the world, earning recognition in both individual and relay competitions.
