The Shakeout Podcast: The Rundown for the week of January 6
On the roads, marathon anti-doping drama continued. After another provisional suspension of an Kenyan athlete, that country’s federation vowed to criminalize intentional doping. Plus, a 10K world record and other remarkable times were run in Valencia, Spain.
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The Tokyo 2020 Olympic athlete’s village unveiled some fascinating sustainability initiatives, including cardboard bed frames.
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There will be 18,000 beds at Athletes Village for Tokyo Olympics—all made of cardboard frames. Organizers say will support 200 kilos, or 440 pounds. Olympics open July 24. pic.twitter.com/X9yauV1CrR
— Stephen Wade (@StephenWadeAP) January 9, 2020
In the world of trail running, the first Western States golden tickets were handed out at the Bandera 100K. Surprise winners included Canada’s Ailsa MacDonald.