The Stride Guide - August 3rd 2024

So here’s the scope on how running records are getting smashed at the track events in Paris.

Its, 's all about the shoes, more specifically, those high-tech shoes and super fast tracks. Runners now wear shoes with carbon fiber plates and special cushioning that practically launches them forward.

And the tracks they're running on? they are pretty much designed to be incredibly smooth and speedy.

All of this tech is sparking some debates across the industry, bringing up the question if these records are a testament of human skills or just the byproduct of the advanced tech.

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Emily Sisson, a Milwaukee native is making waves as she prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

As the North American marathon record-holder, she has her sight firmly on the gold medal. At 32, she’s not only Team USA’s top contender but also a rising star in long-distance running.

Sisson is poised to make a major impact on the international stage.

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Fun fact about the Paris 2024 Olympics running event, they are using a bright purple track for the running events! Not your typical orange or blue.

That’s because the track incorporates recycled mussels and clam shells in a bid to help make the Summer Games the most sustainable yet.

Besides the super eye-catching color, the purple track is also designed to boost athletes’ performance. It’s all part of Paris’s plan to make this Olympics the most memorable yet.

Of course it cant match the chaotic opening ceremony, what was that all about anyways?