CITIUS MAG's Anderson Emerole reports from Glasgow, Scotland with a recap of Day 2 of the World Indoor Championships.
– Elle St. Pierre became the first U.S. woman to win the World Indoor 3000m title as she kicked down 10,000m world champion Gudaf Tsegay to claim gold. The win comes just 364 days after giving birth last March.
– 1500m world champion Josh Kerr got the 3000m world title on home soil – just .61 ahead of Yared Nuguse, who earned his first global championship medal.
– Femke Bol lowered her own indoor 400m world record to 49.17!
– Grant Holloway extended his nine-year winning streak in the 60m hurdles to claim his second World Indoor Title
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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 concludes Sunday, March 3. Most finals will be 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). 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.
Josh Kerr is a renowned British middle-distance runner, specializing in the 1500 meters. He rose to international prominence with a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has consistently competed at the top level in European and World Championships. Known for his tactical racing and strong finishing kick, Kerr represents Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and continues to be a dominant force on the track.
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.
Grant Holloway is an elite American hurdler and sprinter specializing in the 110 meters hurdles. He is a multiple-time World Champion and has secured his place as one of the fastest hurdlers in history, often known for his explosive speed and impeccable technique. Holloway also competes in the 60 meters hurdles and has shown prowess in indoor competitions.
Elle St. Pierre is an American middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters and 3000 meters events. She has represented the United States in various international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympics. Known for her strong finishing kick, Elle has secured numerous national titles and is a prominent figure in American track and field.
Femke Bol is a renowned Dutch track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and sprint events. She has achieved international recognition for her impressive performances, including setting European records and winning multiple medals at major championships. Known for her exceptional speed and technique, Bol continues to be a dominant force in athletics.
