This Week In Track and Field: Brussels Diamond League Highlights, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Surprise Half Marathon Debut, Updates On Grand Slam Track + More
Description
This week, Anderson Emerole and Preet Majithia recap the top performances at the Brussels Diamond League Final. They discuss everything from Faith Kipyegon and Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s dominance in the 1500m races to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s standout 400m/200m double in the invite sections. Anderson and Preet also break down Jakob’s half marathon debut two days after he won the Brussels Diamond League 1500m and share a few updates on Grand Slam Track.
Time Stamps:
2:49 - Behind-the-scenes at the Brussels DL: mixed zone, post-meet party.
10:40 - Analysis on SML’s 400m/200m double.
20:24 - Women’s 100m: Julien Alfred ends her season victorious.
25:34 - Men’s 1500m: rematch among top contenders.
29:35 - Recapping the rest of day one.
37:34 - Women’s 400mH: Femke Bol back on top.
41:12 - Men’s 200m: Kenny Bednarek breaks through + Letstile Tebogo’s rise to stardom.
47:21 - Recapping the rest of day two.
48:15 - Women’s 1500m: Faith Kipyegon’s dominance + what’s next for her.
54:47 - Jakob’s half marathon debut in Copenhagen.
1:02:20 - Updates on Grand Slam Track.
Listen to Anderson’s interview with Grand Slam Track CEO, Michael Johnson.
Hosts:
Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
Preet Majithia | prm_32 on X
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