by RBR AdminWe have American Track League Meeting # 2 on Sunday, 31January 2021.
First competition of 2021 and breaks the world indoor record with 22.82m.@RCrouserThrows, take a bowðŸ‘#WorldIndoorTour pic.twitter.com/mFHhRvMbol
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) January 24, 2021
One week has come since meet #1, where Ryan Crouser broke the world indoor shot put record twice, with an amazing 22.82m (74’10 1/2″)! Ryan Crouser told the media this am that he thinks he has a good throw in him this weekend. He will then take a couple weeks not competing and then, compete in Meeting #4!
Sandi Morris, photo via Instagram
Sandi Morris, just weeks since she recovered from COVID19, told us this morning that she was hoping to see what kind of shape she is in at the beginning 2021.
Donavan Brazier, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Donavan Brazier told us that he likes to open up at 600 meters. He told me this am that he will not be letting up wiith 150 meters to go as he did in Boston at 2020 NB Indoor GP. Donavan told the media that he’s not sure about his shape in 2021. We will all see tomorrow, I will say he’s in great shape.
RYAN CROUSER RETURNS TO AMERICAN TRACK LEAGUE TO BEST WORLD RECORD,
SANDI MORRIS LEADS POLE VAULT FIELD
ATLANTA: The full start list for Sunday’s next round of the American Track League, which will include events in the 60m, 200m, 600m, 60m hurdles, shot put and pole vault as well as a women’s mile and long jump, has been announced. The meet will air live on Sunday, January 31st at 1pm Central on ESPN2, with a new international broadcast partner to be announced shortly.
Morris, who will kick off her season Sunday, revealed her path to compete was slowed due to Covid, “I’m really excited to open my season finally. I had a really intense pre-season and right when I felt I was on a roll and ready to compete, my husband and I caught Covid. I’ve been back to training for about two weeks and fortunately I feel great. I have confidence I can open with a solid mark this weekend and am so thankful that ATL has put together this competitive opportunity. “
MEN’S EVENTS
60m
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200m
Heat 1 |
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4 | Vernon Norwood | USA |
5 | Deon Lendore | TRI |
6 | Tony McQuay | USA |
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4 | Chidi Okezie | NGR |
5 | Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake | GBR |
6 | Jareem Richard | TRI |
600m | ||
Lane |
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2 | Cameron Laverty | USA |
3 | James Gilreath | USA |
4 | Nicholas Hilson | USA |
5 | Donovan Brazier | USA |
6 | Travean Caldwell | USA |
800m
Lane |
| Country |
1 | Craig Engels | USA |
2 | Charlie Grice | USA |
3 | Bryce Hoppel | USA |
4 | Clayton Murphy | USA |
5 | Eric Sowinski | USA |
6 | Jim Warren | USA |
60mh
Lane |
| Country |
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2 | Tyler Brendel | USA |
3 | DaShaun Jackson | USA |
4 | Jason Joseph | SUI |
5 | Isaiah Moore | USA |
6 | Chad Zallow | USA |
7 | Trevor Bassitt | USA |
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Shot Put
Order |
| Country |
1 | Tyler Brendel | USA |
2 | Roger Steen | USA |
3 | Payton Otterdahl | USA |
4 | Nick Ponzio | USA |
5 | Ryan Crouser | USA |
WOMEN’S EVENTS
60m
Heat 1 |
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3 | Kristina Knott | PHI |
4 | Mikiah Brisco | USA |
5 | Tianna Bartoletta | USA |
6 | Candace Hill | USA |
7 | Aries Sanchez | VEN |
Heat 2 |
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3 | Shawnti Jackson | USA |
4 | Aleia Hobbs | USA |
5 | Hannah Cunliffe | USA |
6 | Caitland Smith | USA |
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200m
Heat 1 |
| Country |
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3 | Kristina Knott | PHI |
4 | Caitland Smith | USA |
5 | Shaunae Miller-Uibo | BAH |
6 | Shamier Little | USA |
600m
Heat 1 |
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3 | Sparkle McKnight | USA |
4 | Sammy Watson | USA |
5 | Raevyn Rodgers | USA |
6 | Gabby Scott | PUR |
Blankenship Women’s Mile
Order |
| Country |
1 | Kaitlin Ryan | USA |
2 | Lianne Farber | USA |
3 | Sammy George | USA |
4 | Heather MacLean | USA |
5 | Julia Rizk | USA |
6 | Dani Jones | USA |
7 | Mackenzie Andrews | AUS |
8 | Carina Viljoen | RSA |
Pole Vault
Order |
| Country |
1 | Robin Bone | CAN |
2 | Marissa Kalsey | USA |
3 | Jill Marois | USA |
4 | Kortney Oates | USA |
5 | Megan Clarke | USA |
6 | Anicka Newell | rCAN |
7 | Sandi Morris | rrUSA |
Long Jump
Order |
| Country |
1 | Baileh Simms | CAN |
2 | Aasha Marler | CAN |
3 | Aries Sanchez | VEN |
4 | Yanis David | FRA |
5 | Chanice Porter | JAM |
6 | Kendell Williams | USA |
7 | Tianna Bartoletta | USA |
American Track League’s made-for-TV, four-meet, indoor elite track and field series is broadcast live on ESPN/ESPN2. The series, which features the top men’s and women’s track and field athletes in the world, are also part of the World Athletics 2021 Silver Label Tour.
The 2021 season, which was originally to take place in various cities around the USA, will take place at one location in order to create a strict and comprehensive COVID protocol for all athletes, coaches and officials. The four meets will be held on the campus of the University of Arkansas at the RandalTyson Track and Field Center. The 2021 edition of the American Track League will not have fans in attendance. However, these made-for-TV meets will be two hours in length and include some modified events to create more fan engagement and excitement.
As part of the World Athletics Continental Silver Tour, the athletes have the opportunity to earn bonus points, based on their performances, that can enhance their ability to advance to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. With international travel limited and the number of events leading into Olympic Trials in June still unconfirmed, the opportunity is critical for athletes to gain A standard scores to secure minimum eligibility for the games.
TENTATIVE Next Meet Schedule and TV Station/Times (Order of events and final event lists to be finalized)
Sunday, February 7, 2021 Randal Tyson Track and Field Center
Fayetteville, AK
ESPN 3:30-5:30PM (Central)
Men’s Events: | 60M | 400M | Mile | 60HH | LJ |
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Women’s Events: | 60M | 200M | 800M | 60H | PV | HJ |
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Sunday, February 14, 2021 Randal Tyson Track and Field Center
Fayetteville, AK
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Men’s Events: 60M | 300M | 800M 60HH | SP |
Women’s Events: 60M | 400M | 1000M 60H | PV |
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About American Track League
The American Track League is a series of four meets being held in the United States in Fayetteville, AR. The ATL was founded in 2013 by Paul Doyle and has continued for the past eight years providing elite competition in the US for thousands of athletes. Providing a condensed, fast paced and unique format has been at the center of the ATL to entertain and engage fans, even from the couches of their own homes
