The Final Leg

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  Anavia Battle on Never Being Comfortable and Always Wanting More - Freddie Crittenden & Anderson Emerole 19.08.2026 43min

  Anavia Battle of the United States is one of the top sprinters in the world right now. She has represented the USA at the 2020 Olympic Games as well as the 2025 World Championships. She's a multiple time All-American while at Ohio State and a multiple time Diamond League winner in the 200m.After a very strong 2026 Season, Anavia is hungry for more in 2026. She's already solidified her spot at the inaugural World Ultimate Championships and is looking to secure a podium spot there.In todays conversation, we discuss why Anavia never want's to get comfortable and is always striving for more, her transition into the 100m a bit more in 2026, why she never focuses on her competition, and she breaks down her favorite 200m race, where she had an almost out of body experience. This podcast episode is hosted by Freddie Crittenden and Anderson EmeroleChapters:00:00 Intro00:35 Start of the 2026 season07:52 Almost skipping USAs09:20 Mental strategy as an athlete10:39 College to pro mindset14:16 2021 Olympic Trials and Olympics15:25 Never getting comfortable18:58 Gold medal or World Record21:54 World Ultimate Champs23:02 Managing pressure23:58 Not focusing on competition28:47 Favorite indoor and outdoor meets33:48 Anavia's favorite race38:30 Out of body experience in a race40:59 Closing
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  The Problem With Running Sub-9.70 in the 100m 13.08.2026 11min

  Running 9.6 in the 100m is both a gift and a curse-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:47 Who has run sub-9.7002:05 Marcell Jacobs02:55 Andre De Grasse03:29 Yohan Blake04:26 Tyson Gay05:23 Obadele Thompson06:15 Bolt is the outlier06:48 Athletes do bounce back07:52 Why do injuries occur09:01 What about running 9.7?10:16 Summary
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  Everything You Missed at the 2026 World U20 Championships | Full Sprint, Hurdle, Jumps Recap 10.08.2026 14min

  The 2026 World U20 Championships went down in Eugene, Oregon, the 2nd time Hayward Field hosted the meet, with the last time being back in 2014World U20s gives us a glimpse into the next generation of sprinters from around the world, and this year we saw historic performances including sprint triples, world records, field event drama, and massive upsets.Not only will most of the top athletes here likely become future medalists at the World Championships and Olympic games, but we may also see some of the athletes who simply made finals go on to have success on the senior levelToday we'll recap the sprints, hurdles and horizontal jumps that went down this week at World 20s.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:51 Men’s 100m02:10 Men’s 200m03:08 Women’s 100m04:03 Women’s 200m04:55 Women’s 400m05:47 Men’s 400m07:24 Men’s 110H08:45 Women’s 100H09:05 Men’s 400H09:28 Women’s 400H09:46 Mixed Relays10:09 Men’s 4x100m10:46 Women’s 4x100m11:24 Men’s & Women’s 4x400m11:53 Men’s Triple Jump12:59 Women’s Triple Jump13:12 Men’s & Women’s Long Jump13:30 Summary
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  World U20 Champs & European Champs Meet Previews 05.08.2026 2t 4min

  What Should be expect at the upcoming 2026 World U20 Championships in Eugene as well as the 2026 European Champs in Birmingham? We also reflect on the recent Commonwealth Games and the Adaejah Hodge & Torrie Lewis situation.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro13:25 Oakley vs Paulino 400m splits19:57 Commonwealth Games Reflection31:09 U20 Men’s 100m39:20 U20 Men’s 200m43:45 Who Wins U20 Mens 100m46:00 U20 Women’s 100m50:35 U20 Women’s 200m54:19 U20 Women’s 400m55:29 U20 Men’s 400m1:00:27 U20 Other Events1:06:03 Women’s 100m1:11:27 Women’s 200m1:19:20 Women’s 400m1:29:35 Women’s 100H1:31:47 Women’s 400H1:34:35 Men’s 100m1:40:45 Men’s 200m1:43:48 Men’s 400m1:49:25 Men’s 110H1:52:51 Men’s 400H1:54:20 Field event shout outs1:56:41 Women's Long Jump1:58:17 Men’s Long Jump2:02:04 Women’s 800m
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  2026 Commonwealth Games Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps Recap 02.08.2026 13min

  Let's recap the 2026 Commonwealth Games and discuss some of the problems the meet has moving forward into the future.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:30 Men’s 100m01:53 Women’s 100m02:21 Women’s 200m03:12 Men’s 200m04:53 Problem 1: Wild Card to Semis05:42 Women’s 400m06:12 Men’s 400m06:49 Oakley and Ogazi 400 Future07:09 men's 110H & 400H07:26 Women's 110H & 400H07:58 Problem 2: The Meet almost didn’t happen09:16 4x100 & Mixed 4x40009:52 Women’s Triple & Long Jump10:27 Men’s Long & Triple Jump10:55 Final Medal Count11:05 The Future of the Commonwealth Games
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  Is Noah Lyles The Most Impressive American Sprinter in Over 30 Years? 01.08.2026 15min

  At the 2026 USA Outdoor Championships, Noah Lyles won his 3rd national title in the 100m. His winning time of 9.79 seconds, not only tied his personal best, but was almost a full 10th of a second ahead of 2nd place.Noah has always been known as more of a 200m guy and is undeniably one of the best in history. But in the 100m, he started off a bit underestimated, had some mixed results. And in recent years he’s gotten much more consistent, and became the best sprinter in the country.But today we go a step farther and argue way Noah is possibly more impressive than anyone we have seen since Carl Lewis in the 80s and the 90s.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro02:15 Noah’s 100m Career04:33 How Does Noah Compare to History?05:24 Justin Gatlin06:49 Tyson Gay08:11 Maurice Greene09:36 Dennis Mitchell10:46 Carl Lewis12:51 Why Noah is Special14:45 Summary
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  2026 USATF Outdoor Champs Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps Preview 23.07.2026 1t 57min

  Today we preview the 2026 USA Outdoor ChampionshipsUSATF Live Results: https://results.usatf.org/2026outdoors -------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro9:30 Women’s Long Jump11:47 Men’s Long Jump15:40 Men’s Triple Jump17:30 Women’s Triple Jump18:38 Men’s 400H21:43 Women’s 400H26:04 Men’s 110H31:06 Women’s 100H40:32 Men’s 400m49:50 Women’s 400m55:30 Women’s 200m1:08:35 Men’s 200m1:17:50 Women’s 100m1:27:50 Men’s 100m1:48:12 Bayanda Walaza's 9.89
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  2026 London Diamond League Recap | Alfred vs Thomas 200m, Ajayi vs Seville 100m 18.07.2026 2t 8min

  Today we recap the 2026 London Diamond LeagueLondon DL results: https://london.diamondleague.com/programme-results/ -------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro04:24 Women’s Long Jump05:15 Men’s 800m07:45 Women’s 800m10:55 Men’s 400H14:27 Men’s 40019:34 Women’s 400m37:02 Men’s 110H44:46 Men’s 100m1:11:15 Women’s 200m1:45:00 Responding to comments1:50:35 Melissa vs Sha’Carri2:00:52 Responding to comments
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  How Julien Alfred Almost GAVE UP On the 200m…But She's Now One of the Best in History 12.07.2026 12min

  At the 2026 Monaco Diamond League, Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia a 200m PB of 21.51 which made her the 3rd fastest athlete in history. But just a few years ago, she hated running the event and was on the verge of completely giving it up.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:20 Julien’s Career02:17 Why she did not like the 200m04:30 Why did she change her mindset?08:52 Why 2026 is so special11:03 What this means for her 100m
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  2027 Monaco Diamond League Initial Recap 10.07.2026 1t 20min

  Today we recap the Monaco Diamond League which had some of the best performances and matchups that we have seen all year! Julien Alfred took down Adaejah Hodge and Gabby Thomas in the 200m running 21.51 to become the 3rd fastest athlete of all-time.Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, Masai Russell and Marileidy Paulino continue their undefeated seasons with all-time marks. Oblique Sevile continues his consistent 100m season. And in the field Leyanis Perez Hernandez and Miltiadis Tentoglou lead the way with high quality marks.Monaco Results: https://monaco.diamondleague.com/en/programme-results/-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro03:02 Women’s 200m21:06 Men’s 400m34:09 Men’s 100m42:09 Women’s 400m52:35 Women’s 100H1:02:21 Greatest 100H of all-time1:08:46 Busang 100-200-400 world lead1:12:12 Women’s Triple Jump1:13:27 Men’s Long Jump1:17:38 Summary
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  Monaco Diamond League Preview + Ed Murphy Classic & Hungary CT + Melissa & Sha’carri Thoughts 08.07.2026 1t 51min

  Today we preview the upcoming Monaco Diamond League which goes down on Friday July 10th and will have high quality matchups including Gabby Thomas, Julien Alfred and Adaejah Hodge in the 200m as well as Oblique Seville, Marcell Jacobs and Jordan Anthony in the 100m. We also preview the upcoming Ed Murphy Classic which will have Samuel Ogazi vs Quincy Wilson in the 400m.Finally, we discuss the competition between Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Sha’carri Richardson, two of the fastest women in the world going head to head throughout 2026.Monaco Entries: https://monaco.diamondleague.com/en/programme-results/Ed Murphy Classic entries: https://edmurpheyclassic.com/athletes ⁠ -------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro07:30 Monaco Women’s 200m17:00 Monaco Men’s 100m29:35 Monaco Women’s 100H30:36 Monaco Men’s 400m37:05 Monaco Women’s 400m43:12 Monaco Women’s Triple Jump43:44 Ed Murphy Classic49:46 Ed Murphy Men’s 400m1:01:36 Hungary CT1:04:30 Melissa & Sha'carri Thoughts 1:35:20 Top 100m Women in 20261:40:48 Age in Track & Field
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  The World Expected Gout Gout...Instead They Got Tate Taylor 05.07.2026 13min

  What's going on with Tate Taylor and Gout Gout and what should we expect from them in the future?-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:57 Gout Gout01:28 Gout & Taylor comparisons02:21 Why Gout gets more attention05:17 Why Tate’s progression is what people wanted08:59 Looking forward to World U20s09:26 Different career paths12:37 Summary
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  Tate Taylor Dominates 200m + Melissa Edges Out Sha'carri in 100 | Prefontaine Classic Initial Recap 05.07.2026 1t 48min

  The 2026 Prefontaine Classic went down in Eugene Oregon and like every year, produced high quality matchups and results. From the Women’s 100m, 100H and Long Jump, to the Men’s 400m, 100m and 200m. Let’s recap some of the top performances from Eugene.Prefontaine Results: https://eugene.diamondleague.com/programme-results/ -------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro03:15 Men's 200m20:20 Women's 100m37:30 Men's 100m53:25 Men's 400m1:03:13 Men's 110H1:07:40 Women's 100H1:16:22 Women's 400m1:17:36 Women's Long Jump1:20:05 Women's 800m1:23:34 Men's 800m1:24:39 Women's 800m revisited1:27:30 Athletes mental toughness1:40:39 Other Comments
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  What’s Up With the Women’s 100m in 2026? 03.07.2026 8min

  What’s going on with the Women’s 100m in 2026 and why is it so competitive right now?-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:10 Athletes to WatchWorld Champs & Olympics02:34 The past 5 championship medalists04:26 Unpredictable Gold medalists05:44 What to expect in 2026?06:50 What to expect in the future?
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  Sha’Carri Richardson vs Shericka Jackson vs Melissa Jefferson-Wooden + Prayers for Stephen Francis 01.07.2026 2t 4min

  Today we preview the 2026 Prefontaine Classic which will showcase some of the most high quality fields we have seen all year. This includes Melissa Jefferson-Wooden taking on Sha’carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson and the Clayton Twins over Women’s 100m, Oblique Seville vs Kenny B, Trayvon Bromell and Kanyinsola Ajayi in the Men’s 100m, Collen Kebinatshipi vs the Americans in the Men’s 400m, Masai Russel vs Tobi Amusan in the Women’s 100H, and much much more.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro07:15 History of Women's 400m12:35 Demisha Roswell JAAA Situation15:50 Women’s 400m18:35 Men’s 110H20:22 Women’s Long Jump23:48 Men’s 400m36:25 Women’s 100H45:55 Men’s 200m56:48 Women’s 100m1:29:56 Stephen Francis1:34:36 The Greatest Sprint Coaches of All-Time?
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  Trayvon Takes Down Noah, Kebinatshipi & Paulino Fast 400s + Werro's 800m | Paris DL Reaction 28.06.2026 1t 24min

  Today we react to the 2026 Paris Diamond League including the Men's 100m where Trayvon Bromell took down Noah Lyles, Collen Kebinatshipi and Marileidy Paulino run historically fast 400s, and Adrey Werro continues to dominate the 800m-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro04:45 Men’s 100m20:30 Men’s 400m31:45 Women’s 400m45:40 Men’s 800m48:02 Women’s 800m1:03:14 Men’s 110H1:09:20 Women’s 100H1:13:20 Elaine Thompson-Herah Clarification
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  The Olympics Will FINALLY Pay Athletes $10,000...Kind Of... 25.06.2026 20min

  The IOC announced that starting in 2026, they will allow athletes to apply for a grant of up to 10,000 for participating at the Games. This will apply for all athletes in every sport who competes at the Winter and Summer Olympics. Let's breakdown the specifics and why this is good and the problems with this as well.IOC To pay Athletes: https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/an-olympic-first-ioc-to-set-up-fit-for-the-future-olympian-grant-to-support-all-olympians-with-usd-10-000-starting-from-milano-cortina-2026 -------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:30 What the IOC announced02:35 Recent IOC backlash05:09 What do the athletes get?06:49 Prize money vs Grant Money11:50 Who is Not eligible?15:06 IOC criticized World Athletics16:00 Why this is good18:06 Why this is not good20:01 Summary
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  Noah Lyles vs Jordan Anthony…Again? Oblique Seville vs Ajayi + What’s Up With Elaine & Gout Gout? 24.06.2026 2t 1min

  Today we preview the Paris Diamond League going down on Sunday including the Men's 100m match up between Noah Lyles, Jordan Anthony and Trayvon Bromell. We also discuss the recently announced Men's 100m at the Prefontaine Classic where Oblique Seville will take on Kenny Bednarek and Kanyinsola Ajayi.We then discuss Gout Gout recently pulling out of the Prefontaine Classic 200 due to lingering back issues, as well as Elaine Thompson-Herah skipping the 100m final at Jamaican National Champs but showing up to run the 100m this Friday in Zagreb.-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro02:15 World Leads by end of the year10:45 Weekend Results11:43 Jamaica Champs14:09 Phaezel 200m for Botswana15:25 Favour Ashe + Nigerian & African sprints19:37 UK Championships32:27 Keely Hodgkinson42:20 Paris DL men’s 100m51:30 Paris DL men’s 400m, 110H, 100H59:45 Prefontaine Mens 100m1:24:40 Tate Taylor 200m1:31:35 Gout Gout Pulls out of Pre1:36:20 Hyping up Jordan Anthony1:39:36 Responding to Comments1:41:10 Elaine Thompson-Herah in Zagreb1:45:18 Transparency in Track & Field
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  Noah Lyles 150m WORLD RECORD + Bayanda Walaza Dominates 100m + Werro & Bol 800 | Ostrava Recap 17.06.2026 1t 59min

  Today we recap the Ostrava Golden Spike Meeting, including Noah Lyles breaking the 150m World Record, Bayanda Walaza's 100m Personal best, and Audrey Werro running 1:54 ahead of Femke Bol in the 800mOstrava Results: https://online.atletika.cz/vysledky/87005/110-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro13:20 Ostrava Men's 150m29:46 Ostrava Men's 100m43:57 Ostrava Women's 100m47:16 Ostrava Men's & Women's 400m49:04 Ostrava Women's 100H50:55 Ostrava Men's 110H51:29 Ostrava Men's 400H51:50 Ostrava Women's 800m1:06:29 Breaking records from the 1980s1:24:41 Cheating in Track & Field1:30:08 Doha DL Preview1:36:43 Giving "excuses" for athletes1:43:34 Doha DL Preview continued1:47:08 Hengelo Meet Preview1:50:43 Were Tyson & Veronica good starters?1:53:52 Tyson's Ban
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  Sha’carri 100m Opener + Kenny vs Coleman vs Tebogo 100m | LA Grand Prix Recap + NCAA Reflections 16.06.2026 1t 47min

  Today we recap the 2026 LA Grand Prix including Sha'carri Richardson's 100m opener, as well as Kenny Bendarek, Christian Coleman and Letsile Tebogo in the 100m. We also reflect on the NCAA Championships and the multiple all-time performances we witnessed in Eugene.LA Grand Prix Results: https://results.usatf.org/LAGrandPrix26/?mid=9043&en=18-1-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro09:03 LAGP Women’s 100m20:53 LAGP Men’s 100m36:54 LAGP Men’s 110H38:06 LAGP Women’s 400H38:50 LAGP Men’s 400m39:19 LAGP Women’s 400m40:45 Men's 110H revisited45:57 Women's 100H48:24 Tara's 100H/LJ Double1:02:36 LAGP Women’s 200m 1:07:05 Fast Tracks and Fast performances1:16:46 What if Usain Bolt ran in Eugene1:20:22 responding to comments1:26:31 Field event technology improvements1:31:54 Being skeptical of performances and times