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Hello, track nerds.
After months of working closely with Butter Studio and Estudio Buena Suerte, we finally unveiled our new branding and website. But despite the makeover, our mission remains the same: modernize track and field coverage and give fans a home to engage with their favorite sport.
As I mentioned in my last correspondence, the CITIUS MAG newsletter is expanding and changing a little bit. Each week, we will provide people with a comprehensive round-up of our best content across articles, podcasts, newsletters, videos, and social media. We’re in the heart of the track and field ‘regular season’ and our hope is that the new website will give you a one-stop shop to catch up on the week’s news and commentary.
Here’s what you need to know heading into this weekend:
Make sure to carve out a little time in your Memorial Day weekend plans to watch some track and field, because Sunday’s Diamond League meet in Rabat is sure to be a barn-burner. Olympic champs, world medalists, old rivals, and rising stars are headed to Morocco for the Meeting International Mohammed VI de Rabat – the second Diamond League event of the season. So crack open an ice-cold Olipop, fire up the grill, and make some world-class racing the highlight of your barbecue. David Melly breaks down all of the key athletes and storylines to watch.
All the action kicks off Sunday, May 28th with the pro races and the TV window beginning at 2 p.m. E.T. Here’s how to watch, a schedule and live results.
Related news…
Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs pulled out of his highly-anticipated clash against 100m world champion Fred Kerley due to a lower back injury. They’re still slated to race in Florence on June 2 but I’d venture to guess that matchup is unlikely. The memes were out of control after news of Jacobs’ scratch.
Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is going up against U.S. indoor mile record holder Yared Nuguse for the first time. We break down why that matchup is particularly exciting and why it wouldn’t be crazy to think that Nuguse can win.
Other news from the week:
– World Athletics is scrapping the time qualifiers in the heats and semis of the 1500m, 5000m and steeplechase at the World Championships and Olympics.
Kyle Merber, Mac Fleet and I break down our thoughts on all of these rule changes on this week’s episode of “This Week In Track and Field” on The CITIUS MAG Podcast.
You can listen to the full episode here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other major podcast players.
For your weekend listening:
After eight years of running professionally, Eric Jenkins has retired. The announcement was made on the latest episode of The CITIUS MAG Podcast.
The Portsmouth, New Hampshire, native finished his career with personal bests of 3:35.94 for 1500m, 3:53.23 for the mile, 13:05.85 for 5000m, and 27:22.06 for 10,000m.
More show notes and quotes here. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
– On ‘More Than Running’, Dana Giordano spoke with PUMA Running Elite’s Angel Piccirillo on her professional career and what she’s learned from switching training groups often.
This weekend’s coverage:
– Chris Chavez, Jason Suarez and Justin Britton will be on-site at the LA Grand Prix to bring you interviews and updates from UCLA. Details on how to watch the meet can be found here.
– For live updates on the weekend’s action, including the LA Grand Prix, NCAA Regional meets, and the Rabat Diamond League, make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Twitter.
Did I miss anything? Email me and let me know. If you’ve got comments or thoughts, feel free to share them with me. Let us know what you think of the new branding and website!
Follow all the action along with us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for exclusive CITIUS MAG content and commentary. Enjoy your weekend!
🙏 Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez)