The Finish Line Podcast
Long-form conversations and analysis surrounding professional sprinting, championship storylines, athlete development, and the evolving landscape of track & field.
Inside The Sprint Landscape
The Finish Line Podcast is a long-form sprinting podcast hosted by Coach Rob Track & Field alongside Anderson Emerole of The Final Leg. Episodes feature in-depth conversations surrounding the biggest stories, performances, athletes, and trends shaping modern track & field.
Released monthly, each episode runs approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours and focuses heavily on the professional sprint landscape, including athlete development, championship implications, rivalries, race analysis, and the evolving direction of the sport at the global level.
The podcast also features previews and breakdowns surrounding major competitions including the World Championships, USA Championships, Olympic sprint events, Diamond League competition, and other significant moments across professional track & field.
Featured Videos
Breaking Down The Fastest 100m Race In History
This featured episode of The Finish Line Podcast includes a long-form discussion alongside track & field media personality and former Canadian professional sprinter Anson Henry. The conversation explores the implications of one of the fastest 100m races ever recorded, including athlete development, sprint evolution, historical comparisons, and the changing landscape of elite sprinting.
The episode also examines championship-level competition, generational sprint talent, and how modern athletes are reshaping expectations within professional track & field.
The Rise of Bryan Levell and the Future of the 200m
This featured episode of The Finish Line Podcast includes a long-form conversation with Canadian Olympic gold medalist Aaron Brown alongside Coach Rob Track & Field and Anderson Emerole of The Final Leg. The discussion explores the emergence of Bryan Levell as a major factor within the men’s 200m, while also examining Noah Lyles, championship-level sprinting, and the evolving landscape of elite sprint competition.
The episode covers athlete progression, international sprint dynamics, event strategy, and how rising talent is reshaping expectations within professional track & field.
Michael Johnson, Grand Slam Track, and the Debate Surrounding Field Events
This featured episode of The Finish Line Podcast explores the discussion surrounding Grand Slam Track’s decision to focus exclusively on track events, following public comments made by Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall regarding the exclusion of field events from the league’s structure.
The conversation examines Michael Johnson’s defense of the league’s direction, the business realities surrounding professional track & field, audience engagement, event presentation, and the broader challenges involved in building commercially sustainable track & field media properties.
The episode also explores the relationship between track and field events within modern sports media, athlete visibility, and how emerging professional formats may shape the future of the sport.