Inside the Clubhouse – Ep.3: world records and the great shoe debate

Inside the Clubhouse – Ep.3: world records and the great shoe debate

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Published: 13th October, 2020
Updated: 12th March, 2025
BY Jessica Whittington

In episode three of Inside The Clubhouse, AW editorial director Euan Crumley is joined by results editor Steve Smythe and shoe guru Paul Freary to discuss world record-breaking and the great footwear debate.

Have a listen as they reflect on the recent world records run by Joshua Cheptegei (26:11.00 10,000m) and Letesenbet Gidey (14:06.62 5000m) in Valencia, plus the European 10,000m record clocked by Sifan Hassan in Hengelo (29:36.67), and comment on the impact of electronic Wavelight pacing technology as well as the latest developments in the world of athletics footwear.

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