Marathon Handbook Podcast World Record Chaos, Kipchoge at the Olympics & the Rise of Brooks
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Feb 10, 2026 A controversial men’s half marathon world record is disqualified and the role of pacing vehicles is questioned. A top marathoner appears in a surprising Winter Olympics activation. A brand quietly surges to become the sport’s biggest player. A sprint star debuts at 800m and a track sprinter swaps lanes for a celebrity basketball game.
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Drafting Behind Pace Cars Can Alter Records
- World Athletics refused to ratify Jacob Kiplimo's 56:42 half-marathon because he ran too close to the pace car, creating drafting concerns.
- Jessy Carveth estimates drafting likely saved 20–50 seconds, making the advantage material but imprecise.
Record Left With An Asterisk
- Michael Doyle notes the ratification delay felt odd and sparked suspicion about procedural mistakes or controversy.
- Kiplimo's time will remain listed as the fastest ever but with an asterisk, which Doyle finds strange for the athlete.
De Grasse Plays In Celebrity NBA Game
- Andre De Grasse returns to his basketball roots by playing in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 13.
- Jessy Carveth recounts De Grasse's high-school basketball background and prior Celebrity Game appearance in 2018.