The Winter Olympics are well underway, and once again we’re talking about “Individual Neutral Athletes” (AINs) from Russia and Belarus. For many, myself included, this designation feels… Read more “When “Neutral” Feels Like Nonsense: Why the Olympic Ban on Russia and Belarus Falls Flat”
Month: February 2026
THE COST OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS
America’s Ilia Malinin stepped onto Olympic ice in Milan carrying not just a five-point lead after his win in the short program, but a sense of inevitability.… Read more “THE COST OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS”
The Economic Power of the Marathon Is Still Undervalued
Today, America’s secular sporting holiday pits the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California. From food… Read more “The Economic Power of the Marathon Is Still Undervalued”
SWITZER TO BE HONORED BY HER ALMA MATER SUNDAY
Coming directly on the heels of her husband, Roger Robinson, being presented with Life Membership of Athletics New Zealand last Sunday, pioneering marathoner and women’s advocate Kathrine… Read more “SWITZER TO BE HONORED BY HER ALMA MATER SUNDAY”