CITIUS MAG's Anderson Emerole reports from Glasgow, Scotland with a recap of Day 1 of the World Indoor Championships.
– 60m world record holder Christian Coleman clocked the fastest time in the world this year with a 6.41 in the final to beat 100m and 200m world champion Noah Lyles by three hundredths to flip the results of their one-two finish from the U.S. Indoor Championships.
– Kudos to Jamaica's Ackeem Blake on getting the bronze medal in the 60m final
– Olympic and World Champion Ryan Crouser finally won his first world indoor title to finally complete his gold medal set for the shot put.
– Femke Bol looks unstoppable after the first two rounds of the women's 400m. Karsten Warholm said he's racing himself into shape ahead of the final.
– Distance race recap of some wild 800m and 1500m heats.
– Canadian Sarah Mitton won the women's shot put with a 20.22-meter throw. Chase Jackson ended up with a bronze medal after injuring herself
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📰 You can read our full preview of all the sprints, distance and field event action here: https://citiusmag.com/articles/world-athletics-indoor-championships-preview-athletes-storylines-matchups-to-watch
📆 All the action continues Saturday, March 2 and wraps up Sunday, March 3rd. American fans better get used to waking up early, as the first events each day kick off at 5 am E.T., but most of the finals are relatively easy to watch as the afternoon sessions each day are between 2 pm and 5 pm E.T. A full timetable of events can be found here.
💻 The whole championships is streaming live on Peacock (subscription required), but unfortunately, the only live TV window will be Sunday, 2-5 pm E.T., on CNBC. You can find a full streaming/TV schedule here.
🔜 We'll be sharing Anderson's daily recaps and dispatches from Scotland on the CITIUS MAG Podcast feed and YouTube channel.
Keep tabs on the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel as he'll be uploading tons of interviews from the mixed zone there. We'll be sharing live updates on Twitter/X; Instagram and Threads all throughout the weekend.
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.
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.
Ryan Crouser is an American shot putter born on December 18, 1992. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holds the current world record in the shot put with a remarkable throw of 23.56 meters, showcasing his elite talent in track and field athletics.
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.
Chase Jackson is an accomplished American track and field athlete specializing in the 200m and 400m sprints. Known for his explosive speed and competitive spirit, Chase has secured multiple national titles and has represented the United States in international competitions.
