The College Track and Field Problem, that the Florida Gators Solved
College track and field is so predictable that we might as well be watching a fast and furious movie. That’s because the scoring system for NCAA track and field is entirely broken. The only way to fix it is to change it.
Where are they now? The FASTEST HS Boys in the 110 Hurdles
What really happens to the fastest boys 110 hurdlers in high school? Because only one sprinter every years runs the fastest time in the nation, and high school is really on the start of any young hurdler’s career.
Where are they now? The FASTEST HS Boys in the 400 meter dash!
What really happens to the fastest boys 400 meter runners in high school? Because only one sprinter every years runs the fastest time in the nation, and high school is really on the start of a young sprinters career.
How GOOD do you have to be in NCAA track to win a women's Olympic Medal?
Winning an Olympic medal is the greatest achievement for any track and field athlete, and in 2021, 13 American women brought home hardware. But how good were all of those women when they competed in college?
How GOOD do you have to be in college track to win a men's Olympic medal?
Winning an Olympic medal is the greatest achievement for any track and field athlete, and in 2021, 9 American men brought home hardware. But how good were all of those men when they competed in college?
Where are they now? The women's NCAA 100 meter dash Champions.
The title of the fastest woman in college is normally given to the Division 1 NCAA champion in the 100 meter dash. But where are the fastest women now?
Where are they now? The men’s NCAA 100 meter dash champions.
The title of the fastest man in college is normally given to the Division 1 NCAA champion in the 100 meter dash. But where are the fastest men now?
How fast do you have to be to run the 100 meter dash in D1?
The truth is that division 1 sprinting is not exactly what it seems, and anyone in any uniform is a threat to win, in any race.
Where are they now? The fastest HS Girls in the 100 meter dash!
What really happens to the fastest girls sprinters in high school? Only one sprinter every years runs the fastest time in the nation, and the truth is, high school is really only the start of their career.
Where are they now? The fastest HS Boys 100 meter runners in the country?
What really happens to the fastest runners in high school? Because only one sprinter every years runs the fastest time in the nation, and high school is really on the start of a young sprinters career.
Abby Steiner is a USATF 200 meter dash champion, and we should have seen it coming.
Abby Steiner has always been a dominating force on the track, and the truth is we just weren’t paying attention. As far back as high school she has proven to be the best at what she does and the world stage is up next.
Masai Russell is the FASTEST hurdler in NCAA history! And nobody saw it coming
Five years ago, nobody would have predicted that Masai would have become the collegiate record holder in the hurdles. But she has improved more than perhaps any hurdler in the NCAA, and the national title is hers to lose.
Britton Wilson is the future of sprinting! But can she beat Sydney McLaughlin?
Britton Wilson’s 400 meter performance raises the question whether she can actually beat Sydney McLaughlin in the hurdles? But conventional wisdom tells us that the smart money is on Britton.
What if Sydney McLaughlin never left Kentucky to run pro track?
Sydney McLaughlin turned professional after only 1 year of running in college. But what would have happened if Sydney ran her final 3 years for the University of Kentucky? How many championships could she have won? And would anyone have ever beaten her?
What if Noah Lyles ran track in college?
Noah Lyles turned professional immediately after graduating high school. But what would have happened if he had actually attended college?
JT Smith won the USATF 60m, proof that NCAA track and field is just as competitive as professional
The 2023 USA championship final in the 60 meter dash included 4 collegiate runners, including 1 sprinter from a Division 3 school. NCAA track and field is highly competitive, and it’s about time that we recognize it for what it really is, basically professional track.
This HS sprinting star won’t make it in college! unless he does THIS
We have seen fast freshmen enter the collegiate ranks through the past decade, but the truth is almost none of them have been as fast as Jordan Anthony.
Julien Alfred is the collegiate 60m dash record holder, and the best sprinter in the NCAA
How good is Julien Alfred really? She has quietly become the best athlete on arguably the best team in the NCAA. And this season she can cement her status as not only the best in the NCAA this year, but one of the greatest sprinters we have ever seen.
Katelyn Tuohy’s NCAA indoor mile record proves she is her only competition
Katelyn Tuohy is not the first track & field athlete to dominate the college ranks, but she might go down as the best. And what matters is that we should have seen this coming for a while now.