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The Final Leg

The Final Leg hosted by Anderson Emerole provides balanced Track & Field coverage and video journalism focused on the Sprints, Jumps, and Hurdles. Email: thefinallegtrack@gmail.com

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01:25:02

What happened at USA Indoors in the 60m? Jamaica's...

The Final Leg ·

2026/03/04

Today we recap the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships, specifically the men's 60m and women's 60m and breakdown the implications heading into the World Indoor Championships later this month.We then shift over to discuss Jamaica's current 60m women and determine who should be selected to run at the world indoor championships as well.Next we discuss the recent announcement of Gout Gout running the 200m at the Prefontaine Classic against Kenny Bednarek and Letsile Tebogo.Finally, we breakdown

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01:27:56

Is Wayde Van Niekerk Back? Keely Hodgkinson 800m...

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2026/02/25

2016 Olympic Champion and 400m World Record holder Wayde Van Niekerk has opened up his 2026 season with a 100m and 200m down in South Africa. What does this potentially mean for his year and what should we expect from him going forward?The 2026 USATF Indoor Championships will be going down this weekend in NYC, who are some of the top athletes to keep an eye out for?The Women’s 60m has been on fire in 2026 and we are arguably looking at one of the most high quality fields at the World Indoor

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00:30:42

Why Nigeria is Blocking Favour Ofili From Competing...

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2026/02/20

Nigeria is blocking Favour Ofili from Transferring to Turkey ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Let's break down why they are doing it and why it may likely not workSource Article: https://guardian.ng/sport/nsc-moves-to-block-ofilis-nationality-switch-to-turkey/ ⁠-------------------------------------------📱Twitter: https://x.com/EmeroleAnderson🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinalLeg📱Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atkoeme/🎧⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple

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00:09:49

Did Khaleb McRae Really Break the 400m World Record?...

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2026/02/18

The men’s 400m has been on fire at the top of 2026, and we are barely half way through the indoor season. We’ve seen multiple men dip under the 45 second barrier, an NCAA freshman take down the World U20 Record, one of the top pros possibly taking down the official world record, the 4x400m relay world record record almost broken, and a ton of depth behind them all.Let's breakdown the current landscape of the men's 400m in 2026 so far.⁠-------------------------------------------📱Twitter:

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01:16:09

What Should We Expect from Elaine Thompson-Herah? +...

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2026/02/18

In today's Livestream, we breakdown Elaine Thompson-Herah's return to the track after 2 years with her 7.24 in the 60m and discuss expectations going forward in 2026 and beyond.We also discuss Oblique Seville after his 400m PB and is 200m potential this year.Finally, I respond to some live comments primarily discussing the men's 100m, specifically some races from the Bolt Era in the 2000s.⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro10:35 Elaine Thompson Herah37:56

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00:12:06

Can Cordell Tinch Make History in the Long Jump?

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2026/02/16

Can Cordell Tinch make history by medaling in the Long Jump at the 2026 World Indoor Championships?-------------------------------------------Sources: Tyson Invitational Long Jump Results: https://flashresults.com/2026_Meets/Indoor/02-13_Tyson/133-1_compiledSeries.htm⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:44 Cordell's career02:50 Cordell's 2026 Indoor Season06:11 Can he make the LJ team to World Indoors?07:14 Field & Track medalists throughout history10:26 2026 Men's

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01:41:04

Should World Athletics Bring Back the 200m to World...

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2026/02/11

In today's Livestream, we cover a few different topics including USATF announcing New York City as the host for the 2026 USA outdoor championships, Gout Gout focusing on the World U20 Champs instead of the Commonwealth Games, as well as some top results over the past week.We then focus in on the top 200m results including Garrett Kaalund's 20.12, Adaejah Hodge's 22.53, Noah Lyles 200m opener this coming Saturday, and discuss if World Athletics should bring the 200m back to the World

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00:18:39

What Will Success in the 800m Look Like For Femke Bol?

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2026/02/09

With Femke Bol's 800m opener this past weekend, what does success in the 800m moving forward actually look like for her? ⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:Femke Bol 800m Opener Race: https://youtu.be/yAJb9IHCVY8?si=CSDZQdiw8-kMzuDIEuropean Athletics Interview: https://www.european-athletics.com/home/news/exclusive-femke-bol-opens-up-on-800m-switchCitius Mag Interview:

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00:23:57

Women Who Came Back From Pregnancy to Dominate Track...

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2026/02/08

In January 2026, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child. This has led to both celebration, as well as questions on if she could make a successful return to the track, especially ahead of the 2028 Olympics.Though pregnancy has sometimes been seen as the end of an athlete's career, the history of elite women in Track & Field tells a very different story. We'll look back a few women throughout history, from Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann

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02:02:20

What's Going on with the Indoor 60m in 2026? +...

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2026/02/04

Who are the contenders for the 60m on the men's and women's side for the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland? Additionally, let's quickly discuss the recent situation with Sha'carri Richardson and Christian Coleman.⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:2026 Men's 60m Top Lists2026 Women's 60m Top ListsSha'carri Ricardson story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7008483/2026/01/29/shacarri-richardson-arrest-jail-speeding-charge-olympics/Christian Coleman

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01:30:08

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Starting a Family, Noah...

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2026/01/28

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced that she will be starting a family in 2026 with her husband and taking the year off. This is big news for Sydney and an amazing personal achievement, but also comes at the perfect time in her career as there are no Olympics or World Championships in 2026. Lets discuss what this means for the women’s 400m this year, as well as some other women who have had children and returned to the track better than ever.Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin announced that they may be

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01:32:14

Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles, Bryan Levell Open Up...

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2026/01/21

Kishane Thompson, Bryan Levell and Tia Clayton all opened up their 2026 seasons running the 60m outdoors down in Jamaica. How did they perform and what do these performances mean for the rest of their 2026 year and beyond?Noah Lyles also opened up his 2026 season running the indoor 300m for the first time since 2017. He is slated to run another 300m at the New Balance indoor Grand Prix this weekend, so what can his season opener tell us about what to expect in BostonThe NCAA athletes continue to put

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01:29:54

Marvin Bracy Joins Enhanced Games, Kishane Thompson +...

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2026/01/14

Marvin Bracy-Williams Recently announced that he would be joining the Enhanced Games 100m, joining the likes of Fred Kerley and others.Jonathan Simms of Georgia ran 44.62 in is first NCAA 400m ever, taking down the World U20 Record, along with a few other notable NCAA results at the top of January.Kishane Thompson, Tia & Tina Clayton are opening up their 2026 indoor season's and may compete all the way through to the World Indoor Championships this year.What should we expect from Grant

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01:17:32

Is IShowSpeed Good for Track & Field? | Shaunae...

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2026/01/08

2x Olympic Champion Shauane Miller-Uibo announced that she gave birth to her 2nd child and is also making a return to the track in 2026. But considering how much the landscape of the 400m has changed over the past 3-4 years, will Shaunae be able to make a successful comeback?iShowSpeed recently raced Letsile Tebogo in Botswana as part of his tour of Africa. Speed has been engaging with track and field athletes more frequently over the past year, but is engagement with iShowspeed a net positive for

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00:14:26

Should the Women's 400H Height be Raised?

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2026/01/03

There has long been a discussion around raising the height of the Women's 400 Hurdles from 30 inches to 33 inches. These discussions have increased in recent years with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone taking the event to a level many thought was not possible. But is this a good idea and will it ever happen?Kim Batten's Facebook post:

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00:17:29

Why is Gabby Thomas Moving Up to the 400m in 2026 and...

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2025/12/31

Gabby Thomas announced that she will be moving up to the 400m in 2026 and likely in future years as well. Why is she making the move and what should we expect from her?Full Interview with Marathon Handbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ii86oKzJJ4⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:46 Gabby is Moving up to the 400m in 202602:40 Gabby’s 200m Career03:14 Gabby’s versatility as a sprinter05:20 Why the 400 and not the 100?07:16 What is Gabby’s 400m potential?08:57 The

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00:20:00

Who Are the Greatest Athletes of the 21st Century? |...

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2025/12/30

With 2025 marking the end of 25 years in the 21st century, let's breakdown the greatest athlete in each event over the last 25 years.⁠-------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro00:24 Disclaimers01:20 Women’s 10002:04 Women’s 20003:10 Women’s 40004:07 Women’s 80004:58 Women’s 150005:54 Women’s 500006:59 Women’s 10,00007:39 Women’s 100H08:42 Women’s 400H09:46 Women’s 3000m Steeple11:00 Women’s Triple Jump12:04 Women’s Long Jump12:51 Women’s High Jump14:16 Women’s Pole

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00:19:46

Who Were the Greatest Athletes of the 21st Century? |...

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2025/12/30

With 2025 marking the end of 25 years in the 21st century, let's breakdown the greatest athlete in each event over the last 25 years.⁠--------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Intro00:53 Disclaimers2:47 Men's 100m04:17 Men's 200m05:08 Men's 400m06:29 Men's 800m07:11 Men's 1500m08:06 Men's 5000m09:01 Men's 10,000m09:48 Men's 110H10:30 Men's 400H11:26 Men's 3000m Steeplechase12:21 Men's Triple Jump12:59 Men's Long Jump14:07 Men's

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00:16:35

Before Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, There Was...

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2025/12/22

Marie-José Pérec of France has cemented herself as one of the greatest athletes in Track & Field history. She is a 2x Olympic Champion and 2x World Champion over 400m. Her personal best of 48.25, set at the 1996 Olympics, made her the 3rd fastest women in history at that point. Additionally, not only was she the first athlete to ever defend their Olympic gold medal in the 400m after wins in 92 and 96, but she also completed the 200/400 double at the 1996 Games. But outside of sprint accolades,

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00:21:06

Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Finally Take Down the...

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2025/11/08

At the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won 400m gold in 47.78, the 2nd fastest time in history and just off the world record of 47.60 which has now stood for over 40 years. Let's break down Sydney's legendary performance, the depth of the race behind her, as well as how and if the world record may actually be broken in the coming years.⁠--------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:15 The 400m World Record02:38 What the Tokyo 2025 final was

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