47: US Marathon Trials Preview and Our Picks for the US Olympic Team!

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We first answer a question about using the bathroom during races. Then, we dive into an exciting topic: the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials! 

Discussion points include:

  • A preview of the marathon course and spectating tips
  • The start time controversy
  • How are athletes chosen to go to the Olympics? Understanding the Olympic Standard times
  • The financial costs of hosting the US Olympic Marathon Trials
  • Our picks for who will make the US Olympic Team
  • The track and field Olympic trials

References/Further Reading: 

https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-—-marathon/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-qualificatio/women-s-marathon-performances

https://www.letsrun.com/news/2022/04/are-the-us-olympic-marathon-trials-broken-examining-the-business-model-of-americas-greatest-marathon/


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We first answer a question about using the bathroom during races. Then, we dive into an exciting topic: the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials! 

Discussion points include:

  • A preview of the marathon course and spectating tips
  • The start time controversy
  • How are athletes chosen to go to the Olympics? Understanding the Olympic Standard times
  • The financial costs of hosting the US Olympic Marathon Trials
  • Our picks for who will make the US Olympic Team
  • The track and field Olympic trials

References/Further Reading: 

https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-—-marathon/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-qualificatio/women-s-marathon-performances

https://www.letsrun.com/news/2022/04/are-the-us-olympic-marathon-trials-broken-examining-the-business-model-of-americas-greatest-marathon/


2024-01-06 29 min
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