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The Backstraight Boys Podcast's Bayo and Jody Furlong On Their Extremely Die-Hard Passion For Athletics, The Changing Landscape of Track Media Aug 23, 2023

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A long-awaited collab. The Backstraight Boys Podcast hosts, Bayo and Jody Furlong, sit down with Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber for the first reunion of track and field's four biggest fans in the world. They share a bit about their origins in how they fell into the sport; traveling the world to see some of the most obscure Olympic and World Champions from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s; their experience within the media space in track and field + why good change is happening with more diversity.

This podcast is a guaranteed good time.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy

Guest: Bayo and Jody Furlong of The Backstraight Boys Podcast

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

DAILY CITIUS MAG NEWSLETTER: David Melly will recap all of the biggest moments, highlighting his must-watch athletes and events for each day while also pulling together some of our best content, photos and social moments that the CITIUS MAG team captures.

Chari Hawkins After Finishing 8th In The World Championships Heptathlon Under Grueling Conditions Aug 23, 2023

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Team USA's Chari Hawkins stopped by just two days after finishing 8th in the World Athletics Championships heptathlon with a personal best of 6366 points – which included personal bests in all field events. She shared how grueling the competition was since the conditions were hot and the schedule allowed for very little sleep. She also shares some awesome stories about the camaraderie among the heptathletes as she delivered a small speech to her competitors before an epic 800m race to determine the medals.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Jamsine Todd

Guest: Chari Hawkins

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

Canadian Marathon Record Holder Natasha Wodak On Finding Success After 40, Competing Against The Best In The World Aug 23, 2023

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Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak joins the show ahead of competing at the 2023 World Athletics Championships marathon. She previously represented Canada at the 2016 and 2021 Olympics + the 2017 and 2019 World Championships. Last fall, she broke the Canadian marathon record in 2:23:12 at 40 years old. She spills her keys to longevity and what her goals are for this race and chasing the Paris Olympics qualifying standard.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy

Guest: Natasha Wodak

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

ASICS Mammoth Track Club's Nico Montañez And Coach Andrew Kastor Are Ready For A Marathon Breakthrough In Budapest Aug 23, 2023

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ASICS Mammoth Track Club's Nico Montañez and Coach Andrew Kastor join Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber to discuss his preparation to represent Team USA in the marathon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Aug. 27. Montañez has a 2:09:53 personal best and is considered a contender to make the 2024 U.S. Olympic team at the upcoming marathon trials next February. He has progressed well in his career since turning professional, signing with Asics and focusing on the roads.

Hosts: Kyle Merber and David McCarthy

Guest: Nico Montañez and Coach Andrew Kastor

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

2x Olympic Champion & 800m WR Holder David Rudisha: Life After Track and Field, Analyzing The Greatest Race Ever + His Legacy Aug 23, 2023

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An epic interview. Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber sat down with two-time Olympic champion and 800m world record holder David Rudisha to rewind and re-live some of the greatest moments of his career including the 2012 Olympic final in London, where he ran 1:40.91 . He shares behind-the-scenes insights into the moments leading up to the race, the execution and how it changed his legacy forever. We also discuss how he wants to stay involved within the sport. He was attending the World Athletics Championships in Budapest as a World Athletics Amabassador.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber

Guest: David Rudisha

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 4 RECAP Aug 22, 2023

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Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Jasmine Todd, and special guest Mitch Dyer recap Day 4 at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest! Day 4 was another action-packed evening – Laulauga Tausaga threw a massive personal best to win the women’s discus, Faith Kipyegon led the women’s 1500m final wire-to-wire, and Soufiane El Bakkali added another title to his name in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. Some of the highlights of Day 4 include:

– Women’s discus: Laulauga Tausaga stole the show with an epic final throw to claim the gold medal + the U.S. goes 1-2 with Val Allman snagging the silver medal.

– Men’s 3000m steeplechase final: Championship veteran Soufiane El Bakkali won the title over world record holder Lamecha Girma + George Beamish placed 5th in his debut season.

– Women’s 1500m final: Faith Kipyegon dominated the final + Ciara Mageean continued her breakout season with a 4th place finish.

– Men’s high jump: Fans went nuts for Gianmarco Tamberini’s victory!

– Women’s 400m hurdles semifinal: Shamier Little ran the fastest qualifying time out of the semifinal + Femke Bol advanced to the final effortlessly.

– Much more

As an official partner of World Athletics, ASICS is proud to support all of CITIUS MAG’s content throughout this year’s World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023. CITIUS MAG is the premier destination for real-time competition updates, in-depth analysis and interviews with your favorite track and field athletes.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 3 RECAP Aug 21, 2023

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IT’S THE SHA’CARRI SHOW! Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Jasmine Todd break down all the excitement from Day 3 at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Day 3 was electric – we saw Shar’Carri take the women’s 100m victory, Grant Holloway become a three-time world champion, and the stadium fans go wild for all of tonight’s field events.

A few of the most memorable moments of the evening include:

– Women’s 100m: Sha’Carri Richardson sneaked into the semifinal only to turn around and claim gold in the final! Shericka Jackson placed runner-up and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rounded out the top three.

– Men’s 110m semifinal: Grant Holloway takes the gold medal + Daniel Roberts comes home with the bronze. Freddie Crittendale places fourth to get three U.S. men in the top four

– Women’s Pole Vault: Hana Moll breaks the U.S. high school pole vault record in the qualifying round

– Men’s 400m hurdles semifinal: Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin crush the semifinal and will battle it out in the final

– Women’s 400m hurdles prelim: Femke Bol effortlessly wins her semifinal heat after falling in the mixed 4x400m relay two days earlier

– Much more...

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

CHAMPS CHATS ON THE CITIUS MAG PODCAST DAILY: The CITIUS MAG team of Chris, Kyle, David McCarthy, Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison will unpack all of the day’s biggest surprises and offer up their insights and analysis from being at the new National Athletics Centre and interviewing athletes each day. The podcast recording will be streamed on YouTube at the end of every day and will be also available on The CITIUS MAG Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows.
DAILY CITIUS MAG NEWSLETTER: David Melly will recap all of the biggest moments, highlighting his must-watch athletes and events for each day while also pulling together some of our best content, photos and social moments that the CITIUS MAG team captures.

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 RECAP Aug 20, 2023

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Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, David McCarthy Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison dive into another exciting day of track and field in Budapest at the World Athletics Championships! Day 2 saw drama in both the men’s 100m semifinals and final, surprises in the first round of the women’s 400m, and a close finish in the men’s 10,000m. Some of the most notable highlights of the day include:

– Men’s 100m final: Unpacking Noah Lyles’ win in the 100m final + defending champion Fred Kerley not making it out of the semifinal

– Women’s 100m semifinal: 5 women with a strong chance of taking gold in the 100m final: Sha’Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, Marie-Josée Ta Lou, and Julien Alfred

– Men’s 1500m semifinal: Yared Nuguse heads into the final with the fastest time from the semifinals + Jakob Ingebrigtsen is looking as smooth as ever

– Men’s 10,000m final: Joshua Cheptegei battles it out for the win in a close finish

– Women’s 400m prelims: Britton Wilson carted off the track in a wheelchair + other surprises in the first round of the women’s 400

+ Much more

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

U.S. 800m champion Nia Akins On Building Confidence Heading Into Her First World Championships, Overcoming Fear Aug 20, 2023

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U.S. indoor and outdoor 800m champion Nia Akins chats with Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber before competing in the women's 800m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The Brooks Beasts star has taken massive steps forward this year to emerge as one of the top American rising middle distance talents. She shares how she conquered her fears and nerves to build that confidence – which also applies to her career as a musician.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber

Guest: Nia Akins

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

Jake Wightman On His Return From Injury, Why He Thinks He Can Still Beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen Aug 20, 2023

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1500m world champion Jake Wightman joins Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy to catch up on how training has been going since he was forced to scratch from this year's World Championships due to an injury. He announced that he plans to race later this year and still believes that next year he'll be able to contend against Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy

Guest: Jake Wightman

CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.

CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).

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