Johanna Gretschel
Johanna Gretschel is a freelance writer and broadcaster living in Austin, Texas, who has covered elite track and field and running in all its forms. She contributes to Runner’s World, ESPN, Austin American-Statesman, FloTrack, MileSplit, Women’s Running and Podium Runner. Yes, she has run a marathon!
The Difference Between Qualifying for Worlds and Missing Out? Just .001 Seconds
The final spot on Team USA in the women’s 200 meters came down to a photo finish.
Sha’Carri Richardson Misses Out on 200-Meter Final at U.S. Championships
A Part of Hearst Digital Media.
Nikki Hiltz Wins Sixth Straight U.S. Title in the 1500—Amid Some Last Lap Carnage
Hiltz outkicked Sinclaire Johnson to capture yet another national title, while there was a nasty fall behind them on the last lap.
The Women's 10K at USAs Was a Thriller. But Selecting the World Team Is ... Complicated
35-year-old Emily Infeld won her first-ever U.S. title. Has she done enough to make Team USA for the Tokyo World Championships?
Jane Hedengren Broke 9 High School Records This Year. She’s Not Rushing Greatness.
The BYU-bound 18-year-old just finished up the best high school track season ever, but she won’t be skipping any steps in her running career.
CJ Albertson Is Once Again World Record Holder in the 50K
The 28-year-old cross country coach ran 2:38:44 for 50 kilometers, a 5:05 pace per mile.
Results and Highlights From the 2022 Chicago Marathon
Ruth Chepngetich narrowly missed the world record on the women’s side, while Benson Kipruto took home the men’s title.
Pro Running’s Newest Girl Gang Is in Utah
BYU head women’s track and cross country coach Diljeet Taylor is at the helm of the new group.
What We Know About the Huntington University Track and Field Scandal
Former coach Nick Johnson is accused of sexual abuse and doping by two former runners at the NAIA school in a recently-filed federal lawsuit.
36-Year-Old Man Dies After Collapsing at Mile 23 of the London Marathon
Sep 16, 2022.
Autopsy Reveals That Eliza Fletcher Died from Gunshot Wound to the Head
The 34-year-old kindergarten teacher, who was kidnapped and killed on a run earlier this month, also had blunt-force injuries to her right leg and jaw fractures.
Eliud Kipchoge’s Wife Fasted for 7 Days Ahead of His World Record at the Berlin Marathon
Grace Sugut Kipchoge and her children watched the race from their home in Eldoret, Kenya.
Watch This Alarmingly Fast Robot Set the World Record for 100 Meters
Developed by students in Oregon State’s Dynamic Robots and AI Lab, Cassie covered 100 meters in 24.73 seconds, the fastest-ever by a bipedal robot.
From the 800 to the Marathon: The Story Behind Tigist Assefa’s Berlin Breakthrough
Sep 30, 2022.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Eliud Kipchoge's Bottle Man, the True Hero of Berlin
Claus Henning-Schulke, a 56-year-old amateur triathlete, provided bottle service for Kipchoge’s record run in Berlin.
Keira D'Amato Misses Out on American Record, Finishes 6th in Berlin
After a stunning year of racing so far, the American record holder kept plucking away to secure a top-10 finish.
Tigist Assefa Runs Nearly 20-Minute PR to Destroy Berlin Marathon Course Record
The 28-year-old from Ethiopia ran 2:15:37, the third-fastest time in history, in just her second marathon ever.
Florida Man Attacks Female Runner at Night, Arrested After Video Emerges
Sep 11, 2022.
Bowerman Track Club Just Landed Another Big Fish
Christina Aragon, a 1500-meter specialist, will train under Jerry Schumacher in Eugene, Oregon.
This Kentucky Cancer Survivor Raced a 5K with One Lung to Raise Money for Daughter’s School
Sep 19, 2022.
Aleksandr Sorokin Shatters the 24-Hour World Record
The Lithuanian ultrarunner ran 198.599 miles at the IAU 24-Hour European Championships to break his own world record.
The Mondo Duplantis Documentary ‘Born to Fly’ is Coming to Theaters in Sweden
Brennan Robideaux has chronicled the pole vault world record holder’s rise since 2017.
High School Cross Country Runner Recovering After Suffering a Heart Attack During a Race
The Bartlett High School Cross Country Booster Club has set up a GoFundMe for 17-year-old Gabe Higginbottom in his recovery.
This 100-Year-Old Raced a 5K and It’s the Most Inspiring Thing You’ll Read All Day
Marion “Mic” Roberts finished the Haddam Neck Fair 5K in Connecticut in 1 hour and 31 seconds.
Cannabis to Remain on World Anti-Doping Agency’s Prohibited List, According to Reports
Sha’Carri Richardson’s high-profile suspension sparked a review of marijuana’s inclusion on the banned substance list.
Laura Muir Breaks Meet Record, Jake Wightman Repeats at 2022 5th Avenue Mile
It was another British sweep of the elite races in New York City.
American Record Holder Elle St. Pierre Announces She’s Pregnant
The middle distance runner represented Team USA at the World Championships in the 1,500 meters this summer.
Everything Is Clicking at the Right Time for Josette Norris
Her college career was upended by fluke injuries, but the pandemic allowed her the time to fully adjust to training as a professional with the Reebok Boston Track Club.
