The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show TORCH TALK DAY 7: RYAN CROUSER BRINGS THE BIG THROWS FOR ANOTHER GOLD; ANDRE DE GRASSE GETS HIS, TEAM USA RELAY WOES CONTINUE, COURTNEY FRERICHS HAS GUTS
BIG THROWS ENERGY FOR THE BIG THROWS GUYS. Chris, Kyle and Dana unpack the biggest action from the Tokyo Olympics highlighted by Ryan Crouser's mega day where he unleashed six throws that either tied or broke the shot put Olympic record and repeated as Olympic champion. Andre De Grasse finally gets the gold medal that Puma shelled out millions for. The United States' men's 4x100-meter relay team faltered again. Courtney Frerichs went for it and put together the Gutsiest Performance of the Day for a silver in the women's steeplechase.
Also discussed in this episode:
– The semifinals of the women's 1,500 meters were drama-filled and fast
– The men's 800 meter final kind of felt ehhh
– Hansle Parchment's longevity is super impressive in the men's 110m hurdles
– The men's hammer throw isn't as fun when Rudy Winkler isn't winning
– How Chris feels as a member of Team Throwvacs after adding another silver in the men's shot put to Joe Kovacs' career resume
+ Much More
TUNE IN AND LISTEN TO TORCH TALK WITH CHRIS, KYLE AND DANA. Our daily podcast covering the Olympics is presented by Hayward Magic.
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