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10k WR x 2, Real Josh Kerr (Guest), Fake Josh Kerr, NCAA Preview

2 years ago

Sifan Hassan broke the 10k world record and held it for less than 3 days at Letesenbet Gidey nearly broke 29:00.

We're joined by Josh Kerr, the fastest ever at 1500m on American soil at 88:17, and star the podcast with a call from the fake Josh Kerr.

We preview the NCAA champs at 67:29 (Play in the On NCAA Prediction Contest here) and before that breakdown the Ethiopian champs, Mo Farah and Jenny Simpson's struggles, pay tribute to the great John McDonnell at 61:39 and discuss the fast 100m by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Trayvon Bromell.

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We're joined by Josh Kerr, the fastest ever at 1500m on American soil at 88:17, and start the podcast with a call from the fake Josh Kerr.

The Countdown to the Trials is sponsored by On and the next listener whose audio we use on our podcast will receive the pair of On shoes of their choice. Call 1-844-LETSRUN and hit option 7 to leave a private voicemail.

  • Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps) Fake Josh Kerr
  • Letesenbet Gidey 29:01, Sifan Hassan 29:06
  • Rest of Ethiopian Trials and implications for USA
  • Track Talk podcast on Ethiopian radio
  • Will 2-time world defending champ Muktar Edris be left off team?
  • Music City Distance Carnival: Is Jenny Simpson in trouble?
  • Mo Farah misses Olympic standard
  • SAFP 10.63, Trayvon Bromell 9.77
  • 61:39 John McDonnell RIP
  • 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships Preview: Nuguse vs Hocker is here
  • Audio of Week #2 Wins a free pair of On shoes
  • Great 5000 at Florence Diamond League
  • 88:17 Josh Kerr Fastest person ever at 1500m Outdoors in America
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