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We first answer a question about using the bathroom during races. Then, we dive into an exciting topic: the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials!

Discussion points include:

A preview of the marathon course and spectating tips
The start time controversy
How are athletes chosen to go to the Olympics? Understanding the Olympic Standard times
The financial costs of hosting the US Olympic Marathon Trials
Our picks for who will make the US Olympic Team
The track and field Olympic trials

References/Further Reading:

https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-—-marathon/2024-u-s-olympic-team-trials-marathon-qualificatio/women-s-marathon-performances

https://www.letsrun.com/news/2022/04/are-the-us-olympic-marathon-trials-broken-examining-the-business-model-of-americas-greatest-marathon/

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47: US Marathon Trials Preview and Our Picks for the US Olympic Team!

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