348: US & UK Olympic Trials | Qualification Deadline | Sandown Relays

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Julian puts on a yellow light as he packs his bags ahead of the Gold Coast long weekend.

US Olympic Trials, defending Athing Mu falls in 800m final, Elle St Pierre looks to focus on the 1500m despite winning the 5000m, Grant Fisher takes both titles in the 5000m and 10000m, Cole Hocker and Nikki Hiltz win the 1500m titles while a few spots could open up with athletes choosing to prioritise certain events.

Jake Wightman was a notable absence from the British Olympic Trials while Josh Kerr got tangled up in the 800m. Athletes who had won the national titles may make way for others who had secured qualifiers.

Luke Boyes takes out an 800m in 1:45.40 in France in a last-minute bid to secure his spot

Athletics Australia Open Letter regarding Olympic and Paralympic Selection

Western Athletics Men’s and Sandringham Women each win their first Sandown Relays in Premier Division in rainy, windy conditions

Gold Coast Half Marathon release Elite Fields

Jim Walmsley won his fourth Western States Endurance Race, while Katie Shide went sub-16 hours to win the 100 mile event

Listener Question asks how to manage a niggle with Gold Coast Marathon race week, then Brady asks whether Club or Pro Kits for national championships. Moose flares up over influencers blowing smoke in Ottawa.

The boys wrap up with a preview of the Gold Coast Marathon weekend and live show.

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