Track Minute: Favour Ashe and Juliet Cherubet Transferring to Oregon

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Favour Ashe and Juliet Cherubet transferring to Oregon

Ashe, the 2024 NCAA Championship runner-up in the 100m for Auburn, who also represented Nigeria at the recent Paris Olympic Games, and Cherubet, the 2024 NCAA fifth place finisher for 5000m with Texas Tech, have been announced as transfers to the University of Oregon for the upcoming season.

Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma set to defend Boston Marathon titles

Returning champions Obiri and Lemma will defend their Boston Marathon titles on April 20, organizers announced. Obiri is aiming for her third consecutive win, a feat that has not been achieved in 25 years, and Lemma, who dominated the 2024 race, expressed confidence in his preparation after missing both the Paris Games and Valencia Marathon due to injury.

USATF Cross Country Championships take place this weekend

The 2025 edition of the USATF Cross Country Championships are set to take place this coming Saturday, January 11, in Lubbok, Texas. The women’s race is scheduled to go off at 2pm with the men’s race to follow at 2:50pm, both featuring the 10k distance. The Championship race offers a total prize purse of $20,000 with $2500 going to the winner of each elite race.

NCAA considering a fifth year of eligibility for student athletes

The NCAA is considering a rule change to grant all student-athletes five years of eligibility across all sports, expanding from the current four-year allowance. This proposal aims to provide uniformity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic led to extended eligibility periods for many athletes. Discussions are expected to begin in early 2025, though a decision timeline remains unclear.

Michael Phelps urges USOPC to prioritize athletes’ mental health

Michael Phelps has urged the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to prioritize athletes' mental health by providing more comprehensive support resources. Reflecting on his own struggles with anxiety and depression during his swimming career, Phelps criticized the USOPC for not offering adequate assistance when he needed it. Noah Lyles and Trevor Bassitt have both been outspoken on the positive role mental health services have been on their athletic careers.