Radha Iyer

Oct 22, 2024 | thesportsrush.com | Radha Iyer

Every year, the World Athletics Organization nominates a handful of track and field athletes as some of the star performers of the year. This time, the track world has some of the most talented athletes emerge as important nominations, but the process to determine the final winner has shifted a bit. Just like the past few years, there will be a three-way process to determine the finalists in each category.

Oct 22, 2024 | thesportsrush.com | Radha Iyer

Vernon Norwood and Fred Kerley are back at it again with another session of online banter. This time, the two sprinter friends, who often indulge in debates and friendly jabs at each other, talked about their picks for the greatest ‘Walk-ons’ across NCAA through the years. In terms of college sports, a walk-on refers to someone who comes on board the college track team without any scholarship.

Oct 22, 2024 | thesportsrush.com | Radha Iyer

Gabby Thomas’ dominance on the track has become a landmark in the sport, marked by her stellar performances and stunning Olympic victory. Naturally, fans expect her to push through for a world record soon, especially with the World Championships coming up. In a recent interview with HuffPost, Thomas talked about many aspects of her career and background in public health, hinting at how she saw her future on the track.

Oct 21, 2024 | thesportsrush.com | Radha Iyer

Noah Lyles has gone on to prove just how dedicated he has been to his goals and aims, participating in and acing multiple sprint categories. While the former world champion wants to now stay on the throne, track veterans Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green discuss what could be the best approach for him to remain in the top five sprinters worldwide.

Oct 21, 2024 | thesportsrush.com | Radha Iyer

16-year-old Quincy Wilson, with his performance at the US Olympic trials, has turned out to be one of the rising stars amongst track and field athletes. But the young athlete now faces the dilemma of choosing between turning pro and going to college, and track veterans Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green had some words of advice to share. Right from the beginning, Wilson impressed the world with his terrific speed, which got him a ticket to Paris.