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Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles joins Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green on Ready, Set, Go for a candid conversation about the Paris 2024 Olympic 100m final, his rise to the top of Track & Field, and the mental work behind his success. Noah opens up about childhood asthma, low self-esteem, his parents' divorce, reconnecting with his father and turning pro out of high school. He also breaks down his rivalry mindset, coach Lance Brauman, Erriyon Knighton, the 2012 vs. 2024 Olympic 100m debate, World Athletics' Ultimate Championship, athlete ownership, anime, his dream 4x100 relay and his plans for LA 2028. This is Noah Lyles beyond the headlines: candid, competitive, thoughtful and unapologetically himself. RSG merch: https://readysetgoshop.com/Follow Ready, Set, Go: https://www.instagram.com/rsg.pod

Zurich went OFF. 🔥 Two WORLD RECORDS, world leads everywhere, and one of the wildest Diamond League meets of the season.From the FloTrack studio in Austin, TX, Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green break down all the action from Weltklasse Zürich, including Alison dos Santos’ stunning 45.80 WORLD RECORD in the 400m hurdles and Masai Russell making history with a 12.09 WORLD RECORD in the 100m hurdles.Plus: Julien Alfred and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden go 10.70 in an incredible 100m showdown, Anna Cockrell delivers a huge 52.13 in the 400m hurdles, Mondo Duplantis gets pushed by Emmanouil Karalis, Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins a 1:41 battle, Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol take the women’s 800m to another level, Cole Hocker finds the inside lane AGAIN, and Kenny Bednarek drops a world-leading 19.62.With the Diamond League Final in Brussels up next, who is peaking at exactly the right time?

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden joins Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green on Ready, Set, Go to talk about her rise from small-town South Carolina and Coastal Carolina to Olympic medalist, world champion and one of the fastest women in Track & Field. Melissa opens up about the NCAA upset that changed her career, saving her father’s life, struggling through the transition to professional track, and the emotional decision to change coaches. She explains how Dennis Mitchell and Star Athletics rebuilt her physically and mentally, breaks down her Paris Olympic bronze, Grand Slam Track, and the mindset behind her 2025 triple-gold World Championships. She also talks about unlocking the 200m, chasing all-time greatness, feeling overlooked, tuning out social media, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Sports Illustrated, married life, The Village Initiative and her all-time dream 4x100m relay team. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is done asking for respect. She’s taking it.

Before the comeback. Before the legendary battles. Before Justin Gatlin became one of the most resilient sprinters in Track & Field history… there was a story most people never heard.We’re taking it all the way back to where Ready Set Go began.In the ORIGINAL RSG Episode 1, Rodney Green sits down with Justin Gatlin for one of the rawest and most personal conversations we’ve ever released.Justin opens up about the moment his entire world changed: fighting for his career in court, watching his parents suffer beside him, losing sponsors, friends and his identity almost overnight, and crying himself to sleep night after night.He talks candidly about the years away from the sport, drinking to numb the pain, a terrifying night that forced him to confront where his life was headed, and the decision that ultimately changed everything:He was going to fight his way back.This is the human story behind one of the greatest comeback careers in sprinting history.For everyone who remembers the GOLDEN ERA of sprinting — Gatlin, Bolt, Gay, Blake, Powell and a generation that made every 100m feel like must-see television — this is where the RSG story started.

Olympic gold medalist THE English Gardner joins Ready Set Go for one of the rawest, funniest, and most powerful conversations we’ve had yet.From being discovered as a kid running in basketball shoes, to becoming a five-time NCAA champion at Oregon, to winning a U.S. title and running 10.74 at the Olympic Trials, English’s story is not the clean, perfect highlight reel people think they know.She opens up about the ACL injury that nearly ended her college dream, her mother’s battle with stage 4 breast cancer, the pressure of turning pro, training under John Smith, the dark mental health battle she faced in 2016, and the torn meniscus she carried all the way to Olympic gold.Then she takes us inside one of the wildest moments in Olympic history: the 2016 Team USA women’s 4x100 relay, the dropped baton, the protest, running alone in lane one, stolen spikes, a bad knee, and still walking away with gold.This is English Gardner like you’ve never heard her before: hilarious, brutally honest, spiritual, competitive, emotional, and still every bit the dog.Tap in for a real conversation about Track & Field, survival, greatness, faith, coaching, and what it actually takes to keep going when everything goes wrong.Featuring Justin Gatlin, Rodney Green, and English Gardner.

Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green are back with @FloTrack for a full Ready Set Go reaction show breaking down the Oslo Diamond League.From Cooper Lutkenhaus shocking the 800m field, to Letsile Tebogo putting on a 200m masterclass, Julien Alfred showing power in the women’s 100m, Chase Jackson dropping a first-round bomb in the shot put, and the Warholm vs. Dos Santos rivalry heating up again, this episode is packed with real Track & Field analysis from two athletes who know exactly what it feels like to compete on the biggest stages.In this episode, Justin and Rodney break down:Cooper Lutkenhaus vs. Emmanuel Wanyonyi in an unreal men’s 800m finishLetsile Tebogo’s 200m win and Gout Gout’s welcome to the pro ranksJulien Alfred’s 100m victory and what it means for the women’s sprint sceneChase Jackson’s dominant shot put performanceCuban dominance in the women’s triple jumpKarsten Warholm vs. Alison Dos Santos in the 400m hurdlesThe rise of Saga Vanninen / Femke Bol’s absence in the 400m hurdles conversationWhat young stars like Gout Gout and Tate Taylor can learn from the pro circuitHuge thanks to @FloTrack for partnering with Ready Set Go for this Diamond League collaboration.Watch the Wanda Diamond League live and on demand on FloTrack:https://www.flotrack.org/collections/12408809-wanda-diamond-league?view=live-and-upcoming

Jordan Anthony is not here to play nice — he is here to win. The World Indoor gold medalist joins Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green for a raw in-studio conversation about football mentality, mental warfare, confidence, faith, and why he believes winning matters more than times. Love him or hate him, Jordan is bringing new energy to Track & Field — and he is not apologizing for it.

Mother’s Day gets real on Ready Set Go.Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green sit down with Keisha Bishop, mother of Noah Lyles, Josephus Lyles, and Abby Lyles, for one of the most powerful and honest conversations we’ve had on the show. This episode goes far beyond medals, contracts, and fast times. Keisha opens up about raising elite athletes, helping her sons turn pro out of high school, protecting their identity beyond Track & Field, and preparing them for the business side of the sport before the world ever knew their names.She also gets raw about motherhood, sacrifice, divorce, food stamps, mental health, empty nest grief, and the unseen work parents do long before the cameras arrive. From putting Noah on a plane to Ukraine as a ninth grader, to negotiating chaperone protections in pro contracts, to watching Bullis bring the Penn Relays wheel back to America, this is a masterclass for parents, athletes, and anyone trying to build greatness without losing themselves.This one is about mothers. Legacy. Faith. Sacrifice. Survival. And the village behind every champion.

Today Justin and Rodney dive into the Diamond League. We talk Julien Alfred's big win, Noah got TEBOGO at the finish line, why we don't agree with Gabby Thomas' comments and a lot more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Inside:“Going to War with the Big 3”Alison shares what it’s like to face off against the top rounded talents in the sport—her mindset, the pressure, and how he prepares mentally and physically for these crucial matchups. “His Scars”A revealing dive into Alison’s personal story: the physical scars he’s earned along the way, their emotional weight, and how they’ve fueled his determination rather than hindered it. “Life in Brazil”An intimate reflection on his upbringing and training environment—Alison opens up about how growing up and training in Brazil has shaped his work ethic, grit, and identity both on and off the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of RSG, Justin & Rod interview Olympic gold medalist David Oliver. He goes over how he became a hurdler, the toughest era of hurdling, his first big payout from running professionally, meeting his idol Allen Johnson, stories about being coached by Brooks Johnson, how he dealt with fame & life after retirement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of RSG, Justin & Rod recap the USATF National Championships. Melissa Jefferson Wooden Dominates, Noah Lyles & Kenny Bednarek got beef? Masai crowns herself Queen of the hurdles, Dalilah Muhammed's final season, discussions about Sydney McLaughlin Levrone and Grant Holloway, surprise winners in the hurdles + more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of RSG, Justin Gatlin & Rodney Green interview Olympic Gold Medalist and Grand Slam Track Founder Michael Johnson on backlash being faced for not paying athletes money he owes, investors backing out of their commitments, how he spent $30 Million Dollars, how this affects his legacy + more.Connect with us on Discord!https://discord.gg/2PZn9hbEA2Get the stories we can't fit in the videos! Sign up for our newsletter here:http://eepurl.com/iTotsUFollow us on SocialsJustin GatlinInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/justingatlin/Twitter : https://twitter.com/justingatlinRodney Green Instagram : https://instagram.com/rg2eagleTidal League Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tidalleagueTwitter : https://twitter.com/tidalleagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Ready Set Go, we recap a standout performance from the London Diamond League: Julien Alfred delivers a headline-making run in the women’s 200 m, asserting herself among the elite ahead of Worlds, while Oblique Seville upsets the odds in the men’s 100 m, outpacing Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo. We dive into their technique, compares times and splits, and discusses what these showings mean for the upcoming Championship season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah vs. Tebogo Face‑Off – The hosts recap highlights from their latest showdown, spotlighting standout plays and player's strengths.Quincy’s Big Moment – A segment celebrating Quincy’s remarkable performance, showcasing key moments when he “did it again” on the court.Gout Gout Rumors – Banter around whether Gout Gout is avoiding challenges (“ducking smoke”), with the crew weighing in.Guest Commentary – Bernard "BW" Williams joins the discussion, giving expert takes on the matchups and adding insider insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.