In this bonus episode of Five with Fry, I’m diving into a recent viral moment from the track world that’s got everyone talking—and not for the right reasons. A female athlete was caught on camera deliberately striking another runner during a relay race, then followed it up with a classic “non-apology” that did more harm than good. Sitting next to her parents, she delivered an implausible story about a baton mishap and losing her balance—despite video evidence clearly showing otherwise.

This situation is a textbook case of what happens when we dodge accountability instead of owning our mistakes. As I say in the episode, “Nothing has ever come from someone lying and not apologizing—nothing.” Whether you’re on the track, in a meeting, or navigating personal relationships, authentic apologies matter. They require vulnerability, honesty, and the ability to center the person who was harmed, not our own discomfort.

Tune in for a real talk about accountability, integrity, and why the coverup is almost always worse than the original offense. Let’s break the cycle of fake apologies—and learn how to actually do better.

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