Track and field is about to interrupt the dog days of summer. Are you ready to be gripped with excitement?
In what might be the world’s most multifaceted, diverse, and exhilarating event in all of sports, the World Athletics Championships—a.k.a. the track and field world championships—is about to push the boundaries of speed, strength, agility, and endurance. OK, yes, I’m a track nerd, so there might be a twinge of geeky exuberance in my tone. But the bottom line is that the August 19-27 competition at the brand new National Athletics Center in Budapest, Hungary will feature 2,200 athletes from 202 countries serving up advanced levels of high-performance running, throwing, and jumping, while serving as a preview for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. And everybody loves watching the Olympics, right?
Here’s a rundown on the most awe-inspiring athletes and events on display over the coming week.
1. USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson Versus Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson
This 100-meter battle is what the world…
