The Rundown: Evan Dunfee on the inherent inequality of Olympic qualification

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This week on The Rundown we’re joined by Olympian Evan Dunfee. Evan is a true fan and student of track and field, and has never shied away from sharing his opinions of our sport publicly. In this episode we chat with Evan about how the Olympic qualification system is inherently flawed. We break down the World Athletics points system, and imagine a more equitable future for our athletes. 

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