This week on group chat, we have Tommie, Kofuzi, Peter, Erika, and Marcus.
Episode Rundown:
The extreme Tokyo heat and humidity and how it affected athletes and fans
Marathon experiences, aid station violations, and Susanna Sullivan’s race
Standout events: men’s and women’s steeplechase, women’s 800m, men’s 1500m, men’s 400 hurdles
Mondo Duplantis and the pole vault world record moments
Team USA relay handoff issues and practice debates
Controversial DQs, rules enforcement, and racing tactics
Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, and Enhance Games controversies
Prize money delays and the frustrations for pro athletes
Looking ahead to marathon season: Berlin, Chicago, New York
