Pending Ratification

🎙️ Pending Ratification - Savannah Sutherland (Audio Only)

From a small town in Borden, Saskatchewan, Savannah Sutherland arrived at the University of Michigan with big dreams — and left as one of the greatest collegiate hurdlers in history. In this episode of Pending Raftification [https://pendingratification.runnerspace.com/], host Keenan Gray talks with the Olympian and 2025 Bowerman Finalist. The two dive deep into Sutherland’s journey in the sport from a small town in Canada to competing at the highest levels. They then break down her eye-opening performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where Sutherland broke Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s collegiate 400m hurdle record, crossing the finish in 52.49, which also made her the ninth fastest 400m hurdler in history. Sutherland goes on to share insights on the importance of community in her athletic career, her experience representing both Canada and the University of Michigan, and her future goals, both on and off the track. Note: In early 2026, Sutherland’s brother Cole was seriously injured in a work accident. Sutherland has publicly shared what her brother and family are going through and started a GoFundMe page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-coles-recovery/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:c2008bb6-5b18-45bf-9660-581ae3297a32&lang=en_US&ts=1771808668&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] to help. Please consider donating in support of Sutherland’s brother. Follow Savannah on Instagram at @sav.sutherland [https://www.instagram.com/sav.sutherland/] and stay up to date on her latest performances on Athletic [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/29366260/track-and-field/all]. Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.   Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com [http://RunnerSpace.com], AthleticTV [http://www.athletic.tv/], youtube.com/runnerspace [http://youtube.com/runnerspace] and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

🎙️ Pending Ratification - Savannah Sutherland

From a small town in Borden, Saskatchewan, Savannah Sutherland arrived at the University of Michigan with big dreams — and left as one of the greatest collegiate hurdlers in history. In this episode of Pending Raftification [https://pendingratification.runnerspace.com/], host Keenan Gray talks with the Olympian and 2025 Bowerman Finalist. The two dive deep into Sutherland’s journey in the sport from a small town in Canada to competing at the highest levels. They then break down her eye-opening performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where Sutherland broke Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s collegiate 400m hurdle record, crossing the finish in 52.49, which also made her the ninth fastest 400m hurdler in history. Sutherland goes on to share insights on the importance of community in her athletic career, her experience representing both Canada and the University of Michigan, and her future goals, both on and off the track. Note: In early 2026, Sutherland’s brother Cole was seriously injured in a work accident. Sutherland has publicly shared what her brother and family are going through and started a GoFundMe page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-coles-recovery/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:c2008bb6-5b18-45bf-9660-581ae3297a32&lang=en_US&ts=1771808668&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] to help. Please consider donating in support of Sutherland’s brother. Follow Savannah on Instagram at @sav.sutherland [https://www.instagram.com/sav.sutherland/] and stay up to date on her latest performances on Athletic [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/29366260/track-and-field/all]. Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.   Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com [http://RunnerSpace.com], AthleticTV [http://www.athletic.tv/], youtube.com/runnerspace [http://youtube.com/runnerspace] and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

🎙️ Pending Ratification - Jordan Anthony

2025 was a year of dominance for Jordan Anthony [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/30246054/track-and-field/all]. From starting his season winning the NCAA 60m indoor title, to running the second fastest all-conditions 100m performance in NCAA history with an eye-popping 9.75, to winning the NCAA 100m title, to turning pro and signing with adidas, then capping it all off by winning the prestigious Bowerman Award, it truly was a year to remember.   With all of that now behind him, the former University of Arkansas standout caught up with host Keenan Gray in the latest episode of Pending Raftification [https://pendingratification.runnerspace.com/], talking about his journey to Arkansas, the inside story of his 9.75 100m performance, why he wants to have a lasting legacy both on and off the track, his approach to handling pressure, and how he finds validation from within.   Listen to this episode with Anthony, then follow him on Instagram at @dareal.6ix [https://www.instagram.com/dareal.6ix/] and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/30246054/track-and-field/all].   Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.   Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com [http://RunnerSpace.com], AthleticTV [http://www.athletic.tv/], youtube.com/runnerspace [http://youtube.com/runnerspace] and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

🎙️ Pending Ratification - Jordan Anthony (Audio Only)

2025 was a year of dominance for Jordan Anthony. From starting his season winning the NCAA 60m indoor title, to running the second fastest all-conditions 100m performance in NCAA history with an eye-popping 9.75, to winning the NCAA 100m title, to turning pro and signing with adidas, then capping it all off by winning the prestigious Bowerman Award, it truly was a year to remember.   With all of that now behind him, the former University of Arkansas standout caught up with host Keenan Gray in the latest episode of Pending Raftification [https://pendingratification.runnerspace.com/], talking about his journey to Arkansas, the inside story of his 9.75 100m performance, why he wants to have a lasting legacy both on and off the track, his approach to handling pressure, and how he finds validation from within.   Listen to this episode with Anthony, then follow him on Instagram at @dareal.6ix [https://www.instagram.com/dareal.6ix/] and stay up to date on his latest running accomplishments on Athletic [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/30246054/track-and-field/all].   Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.   Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com [http://RunnerSpace.com], AthleticTV [http://www.athletic.tv/], youtube.com/runnerspace [http://youtube.com/runnerspace] and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

🎙️ Pending Ratification - Doris Lemngole

Since arriving at the University of Alabama as a freshman in 2023, Doris Lemngole [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/23972193/track-and-field/all] has been a dominant force at the NCAA level. Lemngole not only owns the collegiate record in the 3000m steeplechase (8:58.15), is the two-time defending NCAA Cross Country champion, and won the 3000m and 5000m at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, but placed fifth in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. In this episode of Pending Ratification [https://pendingratification.runnerspace.com/], host Keenan Gray sits down with the 2025 Bowerman Award winner to talk about her NCAA career to date, her journey from Kenya to the United States and transition to the collegiate athletics, balancing academics and sport, and her desire to inspire the next generation of young athletes. Follow Doris on Instagram at @doris_tanah [https://www.instagram.com/doris_tanah/] and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic [https://www.athletic.net/athlete/23972193/track-and-field/all]. Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport. Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com [http://RunnerSpace.com], AthleticTV [http://www.athletic.tv/], youtube.com/runnerspace [http://youtube.com/runnerspace] and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.