The Final Leg

Why is Allyson Felix coming out of retirement to try and qualify for the 2028 Olympics? ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ⁠------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 Why i...

For today’s conversation I speak with Eddie Nketia of Australia who is a rising sprinter both internationally as well as in the NCAA.Eddie recently ran a 100m time of 9.84 seconds at the 2026 Mt Sac relays, and though it was slightly wind aided, that made him the fastest all-conditions Australian sprinter in history. He currently competes for the University of Southern California where he made the...

In today’s conversation, I speak with Alexis Brown of the United States. She is the 2025 NCAA Indoor Champion in the Long Jump, and a newly minted pro having signed with Nike at the end of 2025. In her first professional meet at the 2026 Tom Jones Memorial, Alexis jumped a massive personal best of 7.07m, which not only a personal best and world lead at the top of 2026, but also made her the 7th fa...

Before Usain Bolt became the athlete we know today, he had to work his way to the top. ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ⁠------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Bolt&#...

At the 2026 Velocity Fest 19, 5-time Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah ran her first 100m in 2 years and clocked a time of 10.92 seconds. This was was a shocking performance in that, it indicated she was almost certainly back from the injuries that kept her out of the sport for so long, and may be trending back towards the performances that brought her to the world and Olympic medals. But, in...

In today's conversation, I speak with Maia McCoy of the United States who is a rising star in women's sprinting. Born and raised in Tennessee, she attended the University of Tennessee where she was an All-American in the sprint events both indoors and outdoors. She likely popped onto many people’s radars in 2025 though as she frequently competed on the international circuit at both diamond league...

Gout Gout recently ran a new World U20 record of 19.67 seconds in the 200m at the Australian National Championships. Despite this being an amazing performance there was a ton of controversy and questions around the mark and the other performances in the race. Today we discuss the race as well as the unrealistic expectations that may be put upon Gout Gout moving forward. ⁠--------------------------...

In todays conversation, I speak with Max Thomas from the United States who is a young rising star in both the 100m and 200m. He recently ran a personal best of 9.90 in the 100m at the 2026 Florida Relays which is the fastest time by any American at the top of April and 2nd fastest time in the world. Max attended the University of Southern California and at the 2025 NCAA Championships, finished 2nd...

Christopher Morales-Williams of Canada is the newly crowned 2026 World Indoor Champion in the 400m. He is also the 2024 NCAA indoor and outdoor champion in the 400m while competing for the university of Georgia. Back in 2024, Chris ran an indoor personal best time of 44.49 seconds, which stands as the fastest indoor 400m time in history. He has had the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympi...

The Women's 200m may be one of the most exciting eventsto watching in 2026. From Gabby Thomas & Shericka Jackson, to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Amy Hunt, there are tons of names who will be facing off on the Diamond League circuit, the Commonwealth Games, and the World Ultimate Championships. Today we break down all the major players and what to expect from them this year. ⁠-------------...

The 2026 Outdoor season got into full gear this past weekend with a ton of performances around the world. Today we discuss a few notable results from NCAA and pro athletes, Sha’carri Richardson’s win at the Stawell Gift in Australia, as well as the current state of the women’s 200m as we have seen a bunch of top players open up their seasons to varying results. ⁠-----------------------------------...

Busang Collen Kebinatshipi is the 2025 World Champion in the 400m, but at the 2026 Botswana National Championships though, he dropped down to the 100m and ran a huge personal best of 9.89 seconds on two occasions. These performances were very special for a few different reasons, which we'll break down today. ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson...

Today we discuss which titles in track and field are more prestigious between the Olympics, World Championships, NCAA, European, Commonwealth and other major champs in the sport. We also highlight some performances from this past weekend including the Maurie Plant meet with Lachlan Kennedy's 100/200 double, as well as Gout Gout's 2nd place. We also discuss the Maxwell Twins 200m in Texas a...

Garrett Kaalund of USC is the newly crowned 2026 NCAA indoor champion in the 200m. His winning time of 19.95 seconds was not only an NCAA record and American record, but was barely off the 30 year old World Record of 19.92, making him the 2nd fastest athlete in history. Garrett is in his final year at USC and now has his sights set on the 2026 outdoor season where he looks to upgrade his 3rd place...

Today we break down the Women's 60m Hurdle final and other events at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland. We also discuss Botswana's growing depth in the 400m outdoors. ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a revi...

Today we break down the Women's 60m final and other events at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland. We also discuss Elaine Thompson-Herah's 22.61 200m opener in the 200m ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a revi...

Today we break down the 60m final at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/ 🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ⁠-------------------------------------------

In 2004, after almost 20 years, the 200m was removed from the World Indoor Championship schedule and has never returned. Today, the indoor 200m is primarily only run by NCAA athletes and seldom contested on the indoor pro circuit. Lets break down why it was removed and why it will likely never return. ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube:...

Today we kick things off discussing Adaeja Hodge who was recently announced to have served a ban dating back to 2024, but has already been cleared to run and recently won the NCAA 200m title for Georgia. We discuss why the AIU waited so long to announce her suspension and the larger problems with her situation. We then discuss the upcoming world indoor championships which will be going down in Pol...

The 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships wrapped up this past weekend down at the University of Arkansas. We saw 3 NCAA records go down on the men’s side, along with some of the best performances in history on both the men’s and women’s side. Let’s break down some of those key performances in the sprints, hurdles and jumps and highlight how some of these athletes made history in their respective events....

Today we breakdown and preview the sprints, jumps and hurdles at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships going down this weekend on March 13th and 14th at the University of Arkansas. Live Results: https://flashresults.com/2026_Meets/Indoor/03-13_NCAA/index.htm ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Instagr...

Jamaica recently announced their team for the 2026 World Indoor Championships which included Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell and Ackeem Blake all running the 60m. They will be going head to head against Jordan Anthony and Trayvon Bromell from the United States, as well as Jeremiah Azu from Great Britain. What should we expect from this group in Poland next week? ⁠-----------------------------------...

Today we recap the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships, specifically the men's 60m and women's 60m and breakdown the implications heading into the World Indoor Championships later this month. We then shift over to discuss Jamaica's current 60m women and determine who should be selected to run at the world indoor championships as well. Next we discuss the recent announcement of Gout Gout ru...

2016 Olympic Champion and 400m World Record holder Wayde Van Niekerk has opened up his 2026 season with a 100m and 200m down in South Africa. What does this potentially mean for his year and what should we expect from him going forward? The 2026 USATF Indoor Championships will be going down this weekend in NYC, who are some of the top athletes to keep an eye out for? The Women’s 60m has been on fi...

Nigeria is blocking Favour Ofili from Transferring to Turkey ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Let's break down why they are doing it and why it may likely not workSource Article: https://guardian.ng/sport/nsc-moves-to-block-ofilis-nationality-switch-to-turkey/ ⁠------------------------------------------- 📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg 📱Ins...