731. Kate Graces 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap

Published: July 10, 2024, 9 a.m.

"I don\u2019t need to know I\u2019m going to do it, but I need to be open to the idea that I\xa0can do it."

\xa0Let the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials recaps continue! Today: Kate Grace, who just competed at her fourth Olympic Trials in the 800m. In this episode, Kate breaks down all the details from all three rounds of the 800, including her stressful-for-the-fans strategy for the first round, flying into the scoreboard at the line during the semi-finals, and what it was like being a part of that emotional final. Plus, Kate shares some big news about what's next.

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What you\u2019ll get on this episode:

  • How Kate\u2019s feeling post-Trials (3:00)
  • Kate\u2019s self-belief evolution (8:40)
  • Kate\u2019s message to the athletes who\xa0didn\u2019t make Team USA (13:40)
  • The races from the Trials that Kate is still thinking about, and what it was like watching her own races (16:45)
  • All about the days leading up to the Trials (22:30)
  • Kate recaps round one (27:30)
  • Kate recaps the semi-final, her \u201cround of death,\u201d and that tumble at the line (38:50)
  • All about the 800m final (56:00)
  • What\u2019s next for Kate Grace? (1:14:30)
  • On celebrating \u201cthe moments\u201d (1:22:00)

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