This Week In Track & Field: Sha’Carri Wins In Australia & Goes Viral; Kishane Thompson Breaks 150m WR; Jane Hedengren Shatters NCAA 10K Record + World 400m Champ Collen Kebinatshipi Runs 9.89 For 100m

This week in track and field, the CITIUS MAG Podcast dives into a whirlwind of standout performances across the globe. Sha'Carri Richardson electrified social media by winning the Stalwell Gift in Australia—a quirky 120-meter grass race with a handicap format—coming from behind to win by 0.05 seconds and pocket $27,500. Her viral drone footage, showing her dramatic comeback, sparked both admiration and a minor internet storm over a tweet calling her the 'fastest woman alive,' highlighting ongoing debates about how we define elite speed. Meanwhile, Kishane Thompson shattered the 150m world record with a 14.92, eclipsing Linford Christie’s 1994 mark, while Colin Kebane Shippei made history by becoming the fourth man ever to break both 10 seconds in the 100m and 44 seconds in the 400m, running 9.89 twice in one day at altitude in Botswana. On the collegiate front, BYU freshman Jane Hedegren stunned the track world by breaking the NCAA 10K record in her outdoor debut, clocking 30:46.80 and overtaking Parker Valby’s previous mark. The episode also covers strong showings from Max Thomas (9.90), Akeem Blake (9.84), and Tate Taylor (9.95) in the men’s 100m, as well as elite performances in Lille, France, where Agnes Ngedeche ran 28:58—third fastest ever in the 10K. The hosts reflect on the growing talent pool, the impact of altitude, and the future of the sport, while also touching on broader themes like athlete wellness, media narratives, and even wedding season in track and field, with Noah Lyles and Janelle Bromfield’s high-profile nuptials making headlines. The episode closes with a preview of the upcoming Boston Marathon and a reminder of the sport’s global reach and evolving culture.