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Gearing up, the world comes tumbling down. With the Olympic Trials and the Games in sight, the athletes have stepped fully into the spotlight. Okay world, try harnessing Usain Bolt, who electrified NY, Jamaica, and even ESPN with a 9.72 WR in the 100m.  In California teen sensations German Fernandez and Christine Babcock continue to re-write history.  We’ll talk with Dyestat.com’s Rich Gonzalez, and USATF President Bill Roe joins us live for a penetrating interview about the sport and the search for a new CEO.  It’s all on this episode of the Toni & Matt Show.

The Big Story - USATF President Bill Roe joins us in the studio. We find out where USATF is in the CEO selection process (hoping for an announcement before the Trials), what types of candidates are still in the hunt (ones from the running industry and ones from outside the industry), and whether Hilary Clinton is a candidate (he never really answered, did he?). Bill also talks about the current challenges facing USATF (attendance, drugs, non-profit vs for-profit) and gives us his ideal TV deal.

Fernandez and Babcock on Fire - DyeStat.com’s Rich Gonzales joins us in studio to discuss the historical performances by German Fernandez and Christine Babcock. We get the inside scoop on their training and what races are up next.

Usain Bolt is the World’s Fastest Man - With his blistering 9.72, Usain Bolt becomes the world’s fastest man at the age of 21. A phenom at age 15, Bolt has finally reached what many saw coming. A new breed of sprinter for sure. But more importantly — one with a personality. Matt goes on a rant about the drug suspicions.

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[Music is “Jammin’” by Bob Marley.]