This week on group chat, we have Tommie, Kofuzi, Peter, Erika, and Marcus.

Episode Rundown:

• The extreme Tokyo heat and humidity and how it affected athletes and fans

• Marathon experiences, aid station violations, and Susanna Sullivan’s race

• Standout events: men’s and women’s steeplechase, women’s 800m, men’s 1500m, men’s 400 hurdles

• Mondo Duplantis and the pole vault world record moments

• Team USA relay handoff issues and practice debates

• Controversial DQs, rules enforcement, and racing tactics

• Fred Kerley, Kenny Bednarek, and Enhance Games controversies

• Prize money delays and the frustrations for pro athletes

• Looking ahead to marathon season: Berlin, Chicago, New York