Track Stars Crushing It On and Off the Field

^{Dec 21, 2024 | Edition #65}

👋 Hey, Speedsters!

The excitement isn’t over yet! While Ryan Crouser’s birthday earlier this week is behind us, the weekend brings plenty more to celebrate. From getting ready for Christmas to recognizing some outstanding track and field achievements, there’s no shortage of highlights to enjoy.

This week saw Parker Valby make a triumphant comeback, overcoming injury to win a major award, and a high school athlete setting the track alight with an impressive 60m performance. Plus, World Athletics is gearing up for another historic milestone on the horizon. Stay tuned for all the action!

So let’s dive in!

📜 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success.”

— Kara Goucher

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

🏆 Parker Valby's Epic Comeback Season

🏃🏻‍♀️ Teen Sprinter Who Made History

👀 LA28’s Big Venue Gamble

💫 LSU’s Athletes Acing Track and Books