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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett try to process Ethan Strand’s jaw-dropping 3:48 mile which is a new NCAA record! The guys break down other standout performances, including BYU’s dominant weekend, 3:52 mile efforts from Fouad Messaoudi and Simeon Birnbaum, and Amy Bunnage’s 8:43 (3k) alongside Kimberley May. Plus, Romain Legendre stuns with a 13:02 (5k) mark, Bella Pietrasiewicz climbs the NCAA all-time 1k ranks, and top 800m showings were scattered throughout the country. Tune-in for all the reactions and analysis from another electric weekend on the track and don’t forget to subscribe and review!
(2:49) Ethan Strand Runs 3:48 Mile to Set NCAA Record
(10:46) BYU Women Show Out With Three Huge Performances
(16:21) Messaoudi & Birnbaum Run 3:52 Mile Times
(19:15) Women’s Mile Performances to Note
(23:13) Amy Bunnage Runs 8:43 (3k), Kimberley May Runs 8:44
(27:48) Romain Legendre Shocks Field in Boston With 13:02 (5k) Performance
(34:09) Men’s 800m Performances
(38:05) Bella Pietrasiewicz Runs NCAA #3 All-Time Mark of 2:39 Over 1000m
(43:49) Women’s 800m Terrier Classic Performances
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