Steve Prefontaine's Timeless Legacy

^{Nov 23, 2024 | Edition #53}

👋 Hey, Speedsters!

After our back-to-back birthday editions, it's time to turn the spotlight on the young guns! The 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships are almost here, and the buzz is all about Oklahoma State, BYU, and Oregon—unless a dark horse shakes things up. This championship has seen legends like Steve Prefontaine and Jenny Simpson, and teams like Villanova and NAU setting the standard. But things are changing, and we’re excited to see what’s next!

Before we dive in, we’ve got some big news—Essentially Athletics is soon hitting a century. Yes, we’re closing in on a family of 100,000 subscribers🎉 and this calls for a celebration! While we’re gearing up to celebrate this milestone, we want YOU to help us make it epic. What would you like us to cover for our 100k special? Drop your suggestions and let’s make this celebration one for the books!

📜 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.”

— Steve Prefontaine

In today’s newsletter, we’ll uncover these top stories from Track and Field universe:

🫡 Steve Prefontaine’s Untouchable Legacy

🏆 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championship’s Top Contenders!

🏃🏻‍♀️ Jenny Simpson’s Incredible Comeback!

⚔️ The Great Debate: Indoor Track vs Cross Country