COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing · Morgan McDonald

UPSETS, COMEBACKS, AND DRAMA IN TRACKTOWN USA

August 7, 2025·1 hr 31 min·1 clip

Nico went early on the last lap—earlier than 300 to go—and Grant just couldn't match him, getting run down in final meters.

Coffee Cup Podcast episode 198 features post-USA Track Championships analysis where hosts review their prediction picks across multiple events. The episode centers on upset-heavy racing including Emily Infeld's dominant 1500m win and the shocking men's 1500m finish where Nico Gronthos defeats expected favorite Grant Holloway in the final stretch. Hosts break down scoring methodology (points for top-3 finishes, bonuses for correct podium placement) and discuss why upset predictions succeeded or failed, examining athlete tactics, pacing decisions, and the gap between spectator expectations and elite performance.

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A loose, sharp post-USA's recap that treats tactics and momentum as the main story.

Coffee Club's post-USA's episode plays as a loose recap built around momentum, tactics, and the way racing can make predictions look foolish. Its strongest stretch comes when the talk turns to who had the better kick, who got sat on, and why the college runners keep carrying…

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For a post-USA's recap that cares about kicks, tactics, and who actually held their nerve.

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