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Today in Running History

Hillary Barrett

While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and

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12:49

August 8, 1915 - Jewish American athlete Sam Stoller...

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2025/08/09

Today is Friday, August 8th, 2025 and on this day in 1915, Samuel Stoller was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, we’ll hear about Stoller’s background, meet his would-be teammate, Marty Glickman, and learn how the two were barred from competing in the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany because they were Jewish. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the

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10:02

August 7, 1948 - Alice Coachman becomes first Black...

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2025/08/07

Today is Thursday, August 7th, 2025 and on this day in 1948, American high jumper Alice Coachman became the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal in any event, setting a new Olympic record in the process. In this episode, we'll learn about Coachman's childhood in the segregated south, discuss her incredible decade-long high jump career, and hear what makes the Olympic record she set so sweet. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend

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11:20

August 6, 1958 - "Golden Mile" when 5 men run sub-4

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2025/08/06

Today is Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 and on this day in 1958, 5 men ran a mile in under 4 minutes, with the winner setting a new world record of 3:54.3In this episode, we learn about those 5 men - Herb Elliott, Ronnie Delany, Murray Halberg, Merv Lincoln, and Albie Thomas - plus Billy Morton, the man who made the race possible, and whose legacy led to the annual Morton Games, still held in that very stadium. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob

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24:31

August 5, 1936 - Tidye Pickett becomes first Black...

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2025/08/05

Today is Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 and on this day in 1936, Tidye Pickett competed for Team USA in the 80 meter hurdles at the Olympics in Berlin, making her the first Black woman to compete in any Olympic event. In this episode, we welcome back Maggie Mertens, author of "Better, Faster, Farther" to discuss Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes, the first 2 Black women to qualify in the Olympics in 1932, and how Pickett finally got her chance to compete in 1936. I highly encourage all of y'all to

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09:47

August 4, 2012 - "Super Saturday" triple gold for...

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2025/08/05

Today is Monday, August 4th, 2025 and on this day in 2012, Team Great Britain won 3 gold medals within a 44-minute span during the London Olympics. In this episode, we will hear about these 3 athletes and their respective events - Jessica Ennis in the heptathlon, Greg Rutherford in the men's long jump, and Mo Farah in the men's 10,000 metres - and learn what makes "Super Saturday" such a significant moment in British sports history. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by

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07:45

August 3, 1992 - Derek Redmond tears hamstring but...

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2025/08/03

Today is Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 and on this day in 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond refused to drop out of the 400m Olympic final in Barcelona, after tearing his hamstring mid-race. In this episode, we will examine this iconic moment of humanity at the Olympics, from the original injury, to Redmond limping toward to the finish, to his father, Jim Redmond, making his way down from the stands to help his son finish his race. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by

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17:25

August 2, 1928 - first and ONLY women's Olympic 800m...

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2025/08/02

Today is Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 and on this day in 1928, 9 women competed in what would be the first and only Olympic 800 meter race for women until 1960. In this episode, we speak with Maggie Mertens, author of the 2024 book "Better, Faster, Farther", in which she covers this exact race in detail. Maggie and I discuss the facts of the race itself versus how it was covered by the media, and why all races longer than 200 meters were subsequently banned for women at all Olympic Games for the 32

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11:14

August 1, 1932 - Photo finish at Olympic 100m final

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2025/08/01

Today is Friday, August 1st, 2025 and on this day in 1932, Eddie Tolan beat Ralph Metcalfe during the Olympic 100 meter final in the first race determined by photo finish. In this episode, we'll learn more about both of these athletes, examine the cutting edge technology that determined made it possible to declare a winner, and hear how Tolan became the first Black man to win 2 Olympic gold medals. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the

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42:21

July 31, 1987 - first Badwater Ultramarathon is won...

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2025/07/31

Today is Thursday, July 31st, 2025 and on this day in 1987, 5 runners set out to compete in the first ever Badwater Ultramarathon. In this episode, we'll discuss the origins of "the world's toughest footrace" that runs from Death Valley to Mount Whitney, learn why the first 3 editions were 11 miles more than the current 135 miles, and then speak with Eleanor Robinson, the woman who won that first Badwater back in 1987. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good

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19:20

July 30, 1958 - decathlete Daley Thompson is born

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2025/07/30

Today is Wednesday, July 30, 2025 and on this day in 1958, champion decathlete Daley Thompson was born in London. In this episode, we'll learn a bit about Thompson's background - including the 9 years he went undefeated, his 4 world records, and 2 Olympic gold medals - and then sit down for a conversation with Thompson himself. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠. If you are looking to get

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10:14

July 29, 2002 - Suresh Joachim sets 48-hour treadmill...

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2025/07/29

Today is Tuesday, July 29, 2025 and on this day in 2002, Canadian Renaissance Man Suresh Joachim set the world record for the furthest distance run on a treadmill in 48 hours. In this episode, we will learn about a few of the 72 Guinness World Records that Joachim has set since 1996 - including the furthest distance run while carrying a brick, the furthest distance traveled within 24 hours while dribbling a basketball, and the furthest distance CRAWLED on all fours. It is #Tattoosday which

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11:45

July 28, 1928 - "Flying Finn" Paavo Nurmi begins...

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2025/07/28

Today is Monday, July 28, 2025 and on this day in 1928, the Olympic Games in Amsterdam began. These were the third and final for Finnish legend Paavo Nurmi. In this episode, we will discuss Nurmi's first two Olympic appearances and the 9 medals he won between them; learn about his fellow Finn, sometimes teammate, and frequent rival, Ville Ritola; and hear how Nurmi's final Olympic races played out. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his

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11:49

July 27, 1952 - Emil Zátopek becomes only person to...

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2025/07/27

Today is Sunday, July 27, 2025 and on this day in 1952, Czechoslovakian runner Emil Zátopek became the first and only athlete in history to win the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon within one Olympic Games. In this episode we'll hear about Zátopek's first Olympic appearance 4 years earlier, discuss how his 1952 triumphs played out at the Olympics in Helsinki, and learn who also won gold just 10 minutes after Zátopek, cementing them both in the history books. This episode was edited and produced by my

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11:12

July 26, 1913 - Canadian legend Gerard Cote is born

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2025/07/26

Today is Saturday, July 26, 2025 and on this day in 1913, legendary Canadian marathoner Gerard Cote was born in a small town outside of Montreal, Quebec. In this episode, we will hear about Cote's humble beginnings, discuss some of the 264 races he ran during his 20-year career - including 4 Boston Marathon wins - and learn about the one course record he purposely refused to beat. It's #SaltySaturday, which means that today's episode is sponsored by SaltStick. Their Fast Chews are, hands down, my

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08:56

July 25, 1908 - only one man runs Olympic 400m final

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2025/07/25

Today is Friday, July 25, 2025 and on this day in 1908, Wyndham Halswelle was the only man to run the Olympic 400m final; this remains the ONLY walkover in Olympic history. In this episode, we will hear about the controversial events during the initial final, and learn why the other competitors refused to show up for the re-race. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or on Instagram as

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09:35

July 24, 1908 - first 26.2 mile marathon

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2025/07/24

Today is Thursday, July 24th, 2025 and on this day in 1908, 55 men ran the Olympic marathon, which was the first ever to measure 26.2 miles. In today's episode, we'll discuss how exactly the race organizers settled on that seemingly random distance, hear about the controversial first place finish that ended in a DQ, and learn what odd assortments of refreshments were available at marathon aid stations in the early 20th century. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant,

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10:26

July 23, 1974 - Maurice Greene is born

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2025/07/23

Today is Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 and on this day in 1974, legendary American sprinter Maurice Greene was born in Kansas City, Kansas. In this episode, we'll hear about Greene's rise to the top, which records he took down, and why he needed a fire extinguisher after one particularly fast race. I will also go on a bit of a rant about athletes (not Greene) doping, mid-episode. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the

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08:59

July 22, 1952 - Tuskegee Airman Mal Whitfield wins...

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2025/07/22

Today is Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and on this day in 1952, Malvin "Marvelous Mal" Whitfield won his second consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 800 metres.In this episode, we'll hear about Whitfield's time as a Tuskegee Airman who saw combat in both World War 2 and the Korean War, how he earned his 5 medals across 2 Olympic games (becoming the first active duty military servicemember to do so in US history), and the ways he gave back to the community in the decades following his

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09:56

July 21, 2023 - Faith Kipyegon sets current women's...

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2025/07/21

Today is Monday, July 21st, 2025, and on this day in 2023, Faith Kipyegon set what remains the current official world record in the women's mile. In this episode we will hear how women's "world's bests" and later world records fell over the 102 years of recordkeeping, learn about Faith Kipyegon's incredible career, and speculate on where the women's mile will go from here. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob on the

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08:50

July 20, 1876 - first intercollegiate track meet in...

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2025/07/20

Today is Sunday, July 20, 2025 and on this day in 1876, the IC4A (precursor to NCAA) hosted the first intercollegiate track and field meet in the United States. In this episode, we'll hear which college sports predated track and field, which events made an appearance at this first official meet, and which US President was supposed to be in attendance. This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, ⁠⁠⁠Rob on the Run on Youtube⁠⁠⁠, or on

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