Chris Chavez chats with Anderson Emerole, who is still in the Bahamas after covering the 2024 World Relays.
In this episode, they discuss:
WORLD RELAYS TAKEAWAYS
– 14 teams qualified for each of the five relay events at the Paris Olympics. We decide what we learned about the Olympic connection to World Relays and whether it's easy to understand.
– Team USA's women swept the relay titles in the 4x100m and 4x400m to go along with the mixed relay title.
– Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke was maybe the meet's MVP with her 48.45 to lead Ireland to a bronze medal in the mixed 4x400m relay.
– Who is the ideal U.S. men's 4x100m relay squad for the Paris Olympics?
EMMA COBURN TO MISS 2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS DUE TO BROKEN FOOT
Three-time U.S. Olympian, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and 2017 world champion Emma Coburn has announced that she will miss next month’s U.S. Olympic Trials after breaking her right ankle in her season opener at the Shanghai Diamond League.
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Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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Rhasidat Adeleke is an emerging Irish sprinter specializing in the 100m and 200m events. She gained international attention for her performances at the European Athletics Championships and has set impressive personal bests, marking her as one of Ireland's brightest track and field prospects.
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.
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.
Michael Norman is an elite American sprinter specializing in the 400 meters and 200 meters events. He gained prominence as a world-class athlete by winning the gold medal at the 2019 World Relays and the 2022 World Championships in the 400 meters. Norman is known for his extraordinary speed and record-breaking performances, including setting collegiate records while competing for the University of Southern California.
