The Last Hurrah of the Olympics’ Most Underappreciated Event

Racewalking sounds like the funniest Olympic sport. In reality, it’s absolutely brutal. What makes the 50k racewalk so perfect for the Summer Games? And why is the IOC getting rid of it after Tokyo?

Host: Rodger Sherman

Guest: Evan Dunfee

Associate Producers: Erika Cervantes, Lani Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Glicksman, Noah Malale, Arjuna Ramgopal

Fact Checker: Julianna Ress

Talent Booker: Allyson Turner

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