Blue Oval Podcast: Parker Wolfe Ends His NCAA Career & MULTIPLE All-Time 1500m Performances

Blue Oval Podcast
Jun 3
2 min read

Production via Wyatt Barnsley

On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, heartbreak strikes as Parker Wolfe announces the end of his NCAA career due to injury. After that, Ben and Garrett dive into a chaotic East Regional Championship 10k race that somehow started well after midnight before exploring why there were so few upsets in the women’s East and West regional races. The guys then analyze the women’s 1500-meter qualifying rounds and national title picture, highlight Kirk Dawkins’ breakthrough 1:46.62 (800) mark to qualify for the national meet and discuss the surprising fall of several top men’s 800-meter runners. Ben and Garrett also offer a breakdown of the two disqualifications (and one reinstatement) along with the celebration of Wake Forest’s domination in the 5k. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(3:43) Parker Wolfe Announces End of Collegiate Career Due to Injury

(8:16) The East Regional 10k Started at What Time???

(13:12) Should We Be Surprised by Lack of Upsets in Women’s Regional Races?

(18:47) Women’s 1500m Regional Analysis

(27:46) Kirk Dawkins PRs with 1:46.62 (800) to Qualify for NCAA Championships

(30:17) Men’s 800m Sees Multiple Indoor All-Americans Fail to Advance

(33:52) Rivaldo Marshall & Matthew Smith DQ (& Protest Win) Discussions

(37:51) Wake Forest Men Dominate Top-Four Spots in East Region 5k

(41:40) Quick Hitters

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