Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

<p>Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture, and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism. </p><p> </p><p>Each episode is intended to offer an enriching dialogue that leaves listeners with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, and a feeling of empowerment that translates into their daily lives. Throughout the series, Bailey and Portuondo will from time to time be joined by notable guests.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Donovan Bailey Recaps the 2025 World Athletics Championships from Tokyo

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo break down all the exciting action from Tokyo at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.- Lyles matches Bolt winning his fourth consecutive 200 metre title- Jefferson-Wooden completes sweep taking 200 metre with easy- Richardson anchors USA women to capture another 4 x 100 relay  - USA retains men's world 4 x 100 title in Tokyo- McLaughlin-Levrone just misses world record in 400 metre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-22
38:29

Donovan Bailey Talks About Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Winning Big in Tokyo

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason recap mens and womens 100, Seville steals the spotlight in Tokyo winning mens 100m, Jefferson-Wooden caps off perfect season with dazzling performance, the guys preview the mens and womens 200m. Can Lyles bounce back and retain 200m title? Will Jefferson-Wooden get the double after dominating in the 100m? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-15
39:51

Donovan Bailey Sets Up the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo remember Donovan's world championship victory 30 years ago before setting up the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-08
37:04

Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, Julien Alfred and Brittny Brown

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, Julien Alfred and Brittny Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-02
34:17

Donovan Bailey Called Oblique Seville's Win Over Noah Lyles, Mellissa Jefferson-Wooden Crushes, and a Wanda Diamond League Preview

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Oblique Seville securing a Diamond League double beating Noah Lyles for the second time in a month, Mellissa Jefferson-Wooden who remains perfect crushing her rivals in Brussels and a Wanda Diamond League final preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-25
33:54

Donovan Bailey Discusses Kishane Thompson Over Noah Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden, Shericka and Levell

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kashane Thompson exacting revenge on Noah Lyles, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continues her winning ways, Shericka Jackson returns to winning form in the 200m, Bryan Levell sparkles with a meet record in Budapest, and a preview of this week's Diamond League action in Lausanne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-18
35:13

Donovan Bailey Previews The Gyulai István Memorial and Silesia Diamond League Action

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason previewThe Gyulai István Memorial and Silesia Diamond League action. Plenty of talk about Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Kishane Thompson, Ferdinand Omanyala, and several other sprinters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-11
34:32

Donovan Bailey Breaks Down Noah Lyles vs. Kenny Bednarek, Jefferson-Wooden, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more

On this edition of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships and the Noah Lyles ~ Kenny Bednarek beef, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's continued excellence, Sha'Carri Richardson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, 16-year-old phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus and the Canadian track and field championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-04
38:03

Donovan Bailey Talks About Atlanta in '96, Blake, Shimizu, and Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo celebrate the anniversary of Donovan's 9.84 World Record Gold Medal performance in Atlanta. They also discuss Sorato Shimizu's fastest wind legal 100m (10.00) by a 16-year-old, Ackeem Blake's win in Berlin, Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, and the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-28
38:06

Donovan Bailey Talks Seville vs. Lyles, Levell's PB, Alfred, Jamaica's 4x100m Relay Team and more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Oblique Seville's victory over Noah Lyles, Bryan Levell putting up a massive personal best, Jamaica's 4x100m men's relay team qualifying for the world championship, Julian Alfred rimmomg a world-leading 21.71 at the London Diamond League, and Donovan previews the USA Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
41:01

Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Quincy Wilson and more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Noah Lyles's surprise return victory, Julien Alfred's win, Quincy Wilson, Gout Gout, Savannah Sutherland, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-14
34:53

Donovan Bailey Talks Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kishane Thompson, Letsile Tebogo and more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's win of Julien Alfred in the women's 100m, Kishane Thompson's win, Letsile Tebogo, Aaron Brown, Noah Lyles, Savannah Sutherland, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Animesh Kujur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-07
33:05

Donovan Bailey Talks Kishane Thompson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tina Clayton

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk Jamaican Trails with Kishane Thompson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tina Clayton and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-01
36:47

Donovan Bailey Talks Gout, Fraser-Pryce, Blake, McCreath and more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss:Gout wins European debut beating Bolt's Golden Spike debut timeFraser-Pryce says National Senior Championships will be her lastJerome Blake becomes sixth Canadian to go sub 10McCreath equals Canadian Women's 100m recordPre50 preview includes Olympic rematch  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-26
39:18

Donovan Bailey Talks Julien Alfred, Savannah Sutherland, Noah Lyles and Jordan Anthony

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Julien Alfred smashing a 31 year old record, the Grand Slam cancelling the final leg of their inaugural season, Canadian Savannah Sutherland setting National and NCAA records in 400m hurdles, Noah Lyles puts his showdown with Hill on pause, NCAA men's 100m champion Jordan Anthony turns pro, and more.Then Donovan answers listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-21
40:08

Donovan Bailey Talks Trayvon Bromell, Kishane Thompson and Anavia Battle

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk Trayvon Bromell, Kishane Thompson's return, Anavia Battle and teenage phenoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-12
36:36

Donovan Bailey Talks Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek, Lachlin Kennedy and more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek, Lachlin Kennedy, and Donovan Bailey's Power Ranking for the week of June 3, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-03
30:18

Donovan Bailey Responds to Challenge from Canada's 2024 4x100m Relay Champs

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss the great season South Africa's Akani Simbine is having, the wonderful women of Jamaica, Canada's Andre De Grasse, Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, and Donovan responds to fighting words from Canada's current men's 4x100m relay team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-29
27:22

Donovan Bailey Discusses Julien Alfred, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and The Diamond League

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred's world-leading run at the Tom Jones Invitational, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's debut, and they preview the Diamond League for the men's 100m and the women's 200m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-25
27:22

Donovan Bailey Talks About the Rise of African Sprinters with Simbine, Omanyala & Tebogo

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the excellence of African sprinters, especially Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Letsile Tebogo, and how South Africa can win the 4x100m relay. Oh yes, and there is Gout Gout talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-17
38:07

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