How did Parker Valby upset Katelyn Tuohy at the Nuttycombe Invitational?
Katelyn dominated the field at the Nuttycombe invitational by more than 20 seconds like she always does. But Parker Valby of the University of Florida was even better. She beat Katelyn by more than 10 seconds who had not lost a cross country race since 2021.
What happened to NCAA 60 meter champion Hannah Cunliffe?
Hannah Cunliffe was an NCAA champion who suddenly disappeared from the track. Her career was plagued by injuries, so she never truly got a chance to realize her full potential. But she is still on the track even in 2023.
What if Allyson Felix ran track in college?
What would have happened if Allyson Felix ran in the NCAA? We know where she would have run, at USC in the Pac-12. It was the same college that she attended for the entire time she was a young professional sprinter.
How good is Olympian Jenna Prandini really?
Jenna Prandini is a forgotten superstar who has been running professionally for quite some time now. But she always figures out how to make her presence felt on the track, because she’s been winning sprint races for a very long time.
Who would win a race between the fastest men in 100 meter dash history?
Who are really the world’s fastest men. The only way to find out is with 1 virtual race on one track, controlling for as many variables as we possibly can. All so we can get a legitimate answer on where everyone ranks among the best in history.
What happened to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s brother, Taylor McLaughlin?
Taylor McLaughlin was a track and field phenom, who was already one of America’s best young talents, even without his sister stealing all of the headlines. But the shadow that Sydney’s success has cast over him, keeps us from realizing just how good he really is.
What happened to the Gatorade girls track athletes of the year?
What really happens to the greatest girls track and field athletes after high school?
Why did Abby Steiner struggle in her first season as a pro?
2023 was Abby Steiner’s first full year of competition as a pro, and she was expected to compete world title in her signature event. But normally your first full year as a pro in track and field almost always doesn’t go according to plan.
How football player Cole Beck became one of the fastest men in college!
Cole Beck has always been one of the greatest talents on the track at the high school level, but he’s also been splitting his attention with football. But now he has proven that he is not only an All American, but a threat to win the NCAA 100 meter dash.
What happened to the Gatorade Boys Track and Field athletes of the year?
Gatorade names the greatest high school boys track athlete in the entire nation, every single year. But what really happens to those boys after they get their diplomas?
What would a real American Track League look like?
Team USA wins more Olympic medals than anyone else in the world, by a wide margin, every single year since 2000. Which means that its athletes should be able to support a league that entertains fans.
How much money do pro track athletes make?
How much money do pro track athletes actually make? The answer is much less money than almost any other athlete in professional sports. That is even if you are the best in the entire world like Noah Lyles.
Marybeth Sant was the fastest girls high school sprinter in 2019 - Where is she now?
In 2023 Marybeth Sant-Price was there in the 100 meter heats at the USA championships. It was a full decade after she led the entire nation in high school for that same event. And proof that she is still one of America’s best women’s sprinters.
The Secret to get recruited Division 1 in Track and Field
The politics of recruiting don’t actually matter, even if you want to go D1. Because you can still get recruited by a coach who really wants you on their team if you want to using these tips.
Is Grant Holloway the greatest 110 hurdler of all time?
The only thing left For Grant Holloway to accomplish is to win the Olympics in the 110 hurdles, and break the World Record when he does it. He’s already arguably the greatest hurdler of all time, but if he pulls that off, we can take that word arguably out of the sentence.
Why is sprinting more popular than other Track and Field events?
Track and Field has at least 18 primary events at the college level and beyond. But YouTube view counts make it clear that sprinting gets the most attention. Things are so imbalanced that it is arguable that the sport has a bit of a sprinting problem.
What is the difference between D3 and D1 track and field?
You should not ignore D3 track and field! Because the athletes at that level are way better than you think. If you are serious about getting recruited for track and field, Division 3 might be the best place for you to do it.
Can Michael Norman break the 400 meter world record?
Michael Norman is a once in a generation talent, who has everything it takes to win the Olympics and break the World Record in the 400 meter dash.
How to get fans to watch Pro Track and Field in America
The three things that actually work to hold the attention of Americans when it comes to track and field, are: the Olympics, the Penn Relays, and ironically the D1 SEC championships. Pro track should borrow a little from all three to make something unique to America that fans will watch.
What nobody tells you about Track and Field Walk-ons
The truth about track and field at the college level is that if you don’t make the finals, you might as well have never showed up to the meet in the first place. That is why coaches recruit athletes who prove they can do it.