In this episode of Pending Raftification, host Keenan Gray talks with the Olympian and 2025 Bowerman Finalist. The two dive deep into Sutherland’s journey in the sport from a small town in Canada to competing at the highest levels. They then break down her eye-opening performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where Sutherland broke Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s collegiate 400m hurdle record, crossing the finish in 52.49, which also made her the ninth fastest 400m hurdler in history.

Sutherland goes on to share insights on the importance of community in her athletic career, her experience representing both Canada and the University of Michigan, and her future goals, both on and off the track.

Note: In early 2026, Sutherland’s brother Cole was seriously injured in a work accident. Sutherland has publicly shared what her brother and family are going through and started a GoFundMe page to help. Please consider donating in support of Sutherland’s brother.

Follow Savannah on Instagram at @sav.sutherland and stay up to date on her latest performances on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Pending Raftification, host Keenan Gray talks with the Olympian and 2025 Bowerman Finalist. The two dive deep into Sutherland’s journey in the sport from a small town in Canada to competing at the highest levels. They then break down her eye-opening performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where Sutherland broke Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s collegiate 400m hurdle record, crossing the finish in 52.49, which also made her the ninth fastest 400m hurdler in history.

Sutherland goes on to share insights on the importance of community in her athletic career, her experience representing both Canada and the University of Michigan, and her future goals, both on and off the track.

Note: In early 2026, Sutherland’s brother Cole was seriously injured in a work accident. Sutherland has publicly shared what her brother and family are going through and started a GoFundMe page to help. Please consider donating in support of Sutherland’s brother.

Follow Savannah on Instagram at @sav.sutherland and stay up to date on her latest performances on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

With all of that now behind him, the former University of Arkansas standout caught up with host Keenan Gray in the latest episode of Pending Raftification, talking about his journey to Arkansas, the inside story of his 9.75 100m performance, why he wants to have a lasting legacy both on and off the track, his approach to handling pressure, and how he finds validation from within.

Listen to this episode with Anthony, then follow him on Instagram at @dareal.6ix and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

With all of that now behind him, the former University of Arkansas standout caught up with host Keenan Gray in the latest episode of Pending Raftification, talking about his journey to Arkansas, the inside story of his 9.75 100m performance, why he wants to have a lasting legacy both on and off the track, his approach to handling pressure, and how he finds validation from within.

Listen to this episode with Anthony, then follow him on Instagram at @dareal.6ix and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Pending Ratification, host Keenan Gray sits down with the 2025 Bowerman Award winner to talk about her NCAA career to date, her journey from Kenya to the United States and transition to the collegiate athletics, balancing academics and sport, and her desire to inspire the next generation of young athletes.

Follow Doris on Instagram at @doris_tanah and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Pending Ratification, host Keenan Gray sits down with the 2025 Bowerman Award winner to talk about her NCAA career to date, her journey from Kenya to the United States and transition to the collegiate athletics, balancing academics and sport, and her desire to inspire the next generation of young athletes.

Follow Doris on Instagram at @doris_tanah and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Pending Ratification, Keenan Gray sits down with Ezekiel, discussing Ezekiel’s historic NCAA campaign, representing Nigeria internationally, his fourth place finish in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, and becoming Baylor’s first Bowerman Award finalist.

Ezekiel also shares his journey from a mid-distance runner to a world-class hurdler, why Chipotle has become his go-to food in the U.S., his future goals in media and broadcasting, and so much more.

Follow Ezekiel on Instagram at @i_am_nathaniel_ezekiel  and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Pending Ratification, Keenan Gray sits down with Ezekiel, discussing Ezekiel’s historic NCAA campaign, representing Nigeria internationally, his fourth place finish in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, and becoming Baylor’s first Bowerman Award finalist.

Ezekiel also shares his journey from a mid-distance runner to a world-class hurdler, why Chipotle has become his go-to food in the U.S., his future goals in media and broadcasting, and so much more.

Follow Ezekiel on Instagram at @i_am_nathaniel_ezekiel  and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Tharp breaks down how he got started hurdling, the importance of hard work and belief in oneself, the importance of key friendships and family support, pivotal moments that shaped his athletic career, and dives into his passion for anime and real estate.

In 2025, Tharp became only the fifth athlete over the past 15 years to win both the NCAA indoor 60m hurdle title and NCAA outdoor 110m hurdle title. He carried that momentum to the USATF Outdoor Championships where he won the 110m hurdle title. At the World Athletics Championships, Tharp placed sixth in the 110m hurdle final.

Follow Tharp on Instagram at @jthurdles and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Tharp breaks down how he got started hurdling, the importance of hard work and belief in oneself, the importance of key friendships and family support, pivotal moments that shaped his athletic career, and dives into his passion for anime and real estate.

In 2025, Tharp became only the fifth athlete over the past 15 years to win both the NCAA indoor 60m hurdle title and NCAA outdoor 110m hurdle title. He carried that momentum to the USATF Outdoor Championships where he won the 110m hurdle title. At the World Athletics Championships, Tharp placed sixth in the 110m hurdle final.

Follow Tharp on Instagram at @jthurdles and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

The reigning NCAA outdoor champion in the 5000m and 10,000m, as well as a 2025 Bowerman finalist, shares the pivotal moments that ignited her running journey, including her first race memory and the advice from her sister (Olympic silver medalist and former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei) that guided her from Kenya to the NCAA stage. 

Kosgei breaks down the challenges of adjusting to life in the U.S., thriving as a student-athlete both on the track and in the classroom, and how her Kenyan roots continue to fuel her ambitions.

Kosgei won two NCAA titles at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning victories in the 5000m and 10,000m.

Follow Kosgei on Instagram at @pamelakosgei1 and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

The reigning NCAA outdoor champion in the 5000m and 10,000m, as well as a 2025 Bowerman finalist, shares the pivotal moments that ignited her running journey, including her first race memory and the advice from her sister (Olympic silver medalist and former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei) that guided her from Kenya to the NCAA stage. 

Kosgei breaks down the challenges of adjusting to life in the U.S., thriving as a student-athlete both on the track and in the classroom, and how her Kenyan roots continue to fuel her ambitions.

Kosgei won two NCAA titles at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning victories in the 5000m and 10,000m.

Follow Kosgei on Instagram at @pamelakosgei1 and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Nauman became the fastest junior miler of all-time this past track season running 3:58.65 at HOKA Festival of Miles, while also winning the mile at Nike Outdoor Nationals.

Follow Nauman on Instagram at @therealquentinnauman and his running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Rodriguez finished eighth at Nike Cross Nationals in 2024, following that performance up with a track season full of personal bests, including a 4:46.14 PB in the mile and a 10:07.83 PB in the two mile.

Follow Rodriguez on Instagram at @sophiaa.rodriguezzz and her running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Fries placed ninth at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships in 2024, while owning PRs of 4:11.46 in the 1600m and 8:57.74 in the 3200m.

Follow Fries on Instagram at @sean_fries and his running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Calysta owns PRs of 10:01.55 in the 3200m and 4:49.59 in the mile, while Jazzlyn holds PRs of 10:05.87 in the 3200m and 4:51.01 in the mile.

You can follow Calysta Garmer on Instagram at @calysta.running and her performances on Athletic. Fans can follow Jazzlyn Garmer on Instagram at @jazz.runz and her running accomplishments on Athletic. 

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Mantecon placed 15th as a sophomore at the 2024 Nike Cross Nationals and entered the 2025 fall season as the top-ranked junior in the country. Mantecon owns PRs of 4:07.28 for 1600m and 8:49.99 for 3200m.

You can follow Mantecon on Instagram at @marcelo.mantecon and keep tabs on his accomplishments at Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Ritzenhein is the 2023 Nike Cross Nationals individual champion, where she led her squad to the national team title, placed fifth at the 2024 Nike Cross Nationals, and owns PRs of 4:42.56 in the mile and 9:52.64 in the two mile.

You can follow Ritzenhein on Instagram at @addy_ritzenhein and keep tabs on her accomplishments at Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.