Florida's Parker Valby wins Women's 10K at the 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field East First Round

[@Tigerex966]

Valbymania lives on! Thanks Parker and all the talented ladies working hard in tne rain.

[@samanderson7745]

Parker using her turn signal at 26:07 cracks me up. She's literally on a race track as is acting like she's driving to pick up some apples, haha!

[@talkshitko9234]

She was signaling 3 laps to her coach

[@jonb9194]

Parker's smile with 100m to go really made my day, haha!

[@imac84]

PLEASE STOP SPOILING THE RESULTS IN THE VIDEO TITLE

[@AN-cy7xm]

Agreed. I guess when PV's in a race, it's not much of a spoiler though.

[@squeakywheelprod1]

There’s no spoiler. Nobody is beating PV.

[@amelian6041]

The race already happened. It doesn't matter

[@PatrickStar_24]

You already know Valby gonna win, come on bro!

[@mikecsapo9842]

If you didn’t know who won before you came across this video, you’re not a true fan. Quit whining.

[@mjhirish84]

She's running like a magnificent machine!

[@joecowboy5862]

I love it - no mention at all of Parker until she runs away from the pack.

[@mondo851]

Another great race/workout by Parker. I think she's doing the 10K/5K double this weekend, so it made sense for her to be conservative till they came up on the last mile.

[@runningrosa]

I admire PV’s grit and talent but it’s nice to watch other talented runners race their own race.

[@Genebaket]

You mean there were other runners? I did not notice

[@runningrosa]

@@Genebaketyeah gene! There are sooo many females with different color uniforms you know? I’m so glad you can see that. 🙄

[@HowlingFantods]

Another epic performance for Parker Valby. Cant wait to see her turn pro.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Definitely will be interesting. Depends on what distance she tries to run and if she can stay healthy. She will have to continue to progress and get faster in the pro ranks.

[@HowlingFantods]

@@jimoconnor8597 She will be our Jakob.

[@williamdemott7731]

@@HowlingFantods She's great but a long way to go to catch up with the Ethiopians.

[@jazandriz]

Crappy weather. She was smart to not waste energy for most of the race.

[@garywells3763]

That's great weather for any distance over 1500. Most distance runners love the rain.

[@jazandriz]

true but not for racing. No records set in the rain

[@DonShields-ud8cf]

Maybe the cooler weather but rain may slow down. A race.

[@johnarnold893]

@@jazandriz PV just set a record in the rain. LOL

[@mjfarmer14]

Man, when Valby says "see ya later", that's it. Cannot wait to watch her in the Olympics some day.

[@annasdad8008]

Maybe someday, but she still has a lot of improvement to do. Her personal best in this event is 30:50.43 and the qualifying standard for this year’s Olympics 30:40. The top women have run over a minute faster.

[@larrylem3582]

4:44 last mile

[@alanluckystripesb3706]

71 years ago at 14 I could only manage that for a 1 mile race - although it was a grass track ......

[@alanluckystripesb3706]

That is just stunning. When I was 14 all I could do ( and I'm male )for the one mile race ( on grass ) was 4.45. This girl along with Grace Ping and Elizabeth Leachman is simply amazing. Hammering that sort of time for a 5000 m race is simply stunning.

[@drednotfear-ru2kn]

Parker Valby is the NCAA record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m. Parker was in complete control of the other runners in this race. Parker's move into the lead was impressive and exciting as she blew the other runners away. Valby is the best and most dominant runner in the world.

[@williamdemott7731]

In the US, but a Kenyan runner just ran the first women's 10,000 under 29 minutes.

[@danielearhart6467]

Parker Valby is a Cutie Pie.

[@drednotfear-ru2kn]

Parker Valby is the best distance runner in the world. Her move to take the lead was awesome. Valby is so strong and dominant.

[@jzkramer]

She was literally 3 and a half minutes outside the world record

[@garywells3763]

Perfect weather for any distance 1500 or higher.

[@markmanor7936]

I believe she's clean, I've done similar running in my life, it's just pure talent and being a athlete, you go Parker Valby, you excite my running again Ty, and a beautiful display of Talent 😊

[@hairtoss7975]

Her best times are not even close to world class yet. She's a very talented up and comer, the others are just mediocre.

[@thomassimpson8276]

Thank goodness I was not the lap counter!

[@Genebaket]

Parker is the GOAT

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

when will she try the marathon, maybe in 5-10 years?

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@BollywoodMediaOnline Or longer. Maybe never. Just look at Jenny Simpson trying it now. Sadly, she gets destroyed in that distance...

[@hairtoss7975]

Respect to the spectators and staff sharing the misery with the runners.

[@garywells3763]

Rain is not misery to distance runners. It is welcome by most if not all.

[@brennus01]

@NCAA Championships your spoiler titles absolutely suck.

[@joecowboy5862]

That goes with the cheap video quality and announcing.

[@jefffawcett]

Consistently moronic NCAA is just incredibly inept in every way, and this is just one of the billion examples

[@roustabout4fun]

Usual suspects~ FANtastic smooth pace and kick!

[@carrollmoseley3572]

What was her last mile, I think close to 4:40

[@amelian6041]

4:43 1600m. So about 4:45

[@jimkittredge9653]

WOW! Who would have thought.

[@Philobiblion]

One thing I THINK I've picked up on since the cross champs in November is a lack of enthusiasm for Parker. Maybe I'm imagining this-- yet another manifestation of Tuohy Withdrawal Syndrome. The announcers are respectful but not effusive as they all were (and still are when the subject comes up) regarding KT. Here, as the announcer was going down the list of runners (very nice-- he did have half an hour on his hands) he described PV as 'the best runner in the NCAA, AT THIS TIME'; in other words, 'for now'. This might have to do with any number of little things, mostly out of Parker's control. Tuohy was in the public eye for so long, and was such a dominating force in prep cross and track, with few or no peers, who then made a difficult and successful transition to college where she crushed everybody, including Valby, for over a year and a half. Parker has been there all along, but her very sudden jumping from a 15:20 runner to pro-level sub-15 was unexpected, and still seems implausible to some. Another thing that might be a turnoff is her public presentation in post-races and social media, where she may overplay the kind of coquettish tease that you would associate more with an actress, influencer or fashion model than a serious athlete. Obviously, this persona is in complete contrast to Katelyn's wholesome, down-to-earth, team-first gravitas. [edit:] Also, maybe Parker wants to be an actress, influencer and fashion model. Nothing wrong with that. I dunno. I just hope Parker stays healthy.

[@87LD87]

I get where you are coming from with your comment but I would love to see us leave the Tuohy vs Valbuena narrative behind… at least for now! Tuohy no longer in NCAA and Valby the clear star of women’s long distance NCAA running. I would love to be able to celebrate her accomplishments without having to also talk about Tuohy in same breath. We can get back to these convos when they race each other next. 😊

[@Philobiblion]

@@87LD87 I suppose you're right. However, it is hard to talk about Parker without considering the context, which will basically be Touhy, for now. Keep in mind that people are still arguing about who was greater, Katelyn or Mary Cain. Also, I will edit the comment to point out that there is nothing wrong if Parker wants to be an actress, influencer and fashion model.

[@talkshitko9234]

Theirs a young girl coming through who is snapping up all the records Valby and Tuohy set.If you followed American women's running, you'd know this, like the commentator probably does.Records get broken all the time.

[@alanluckystripesb3706]

​@talkshitko9234 Elizabeth Leachman?

[@debrascott8775]

When they are all in a pack they appear to be running so slowly, when really they are movin'.

[@Tigerex966]

How many rounds are there?

[@jsigur157]

I almost think that girl from North Carolina State went pro to dodge Valby

[@drednotfear-ru2kn]

Parker Valby ran the 10,000m in record time at 30:50 at the Brian Clay Invitational in 2024. By a way of comparison, Valby is 2 minutes and 6 seconds faster than Katelyn Tuohy. Tuohy ran 32:56 at the 2023 ACC Championships. Parker Valby is better than Katelyn Tuohy. Parker Valby would lap Tuohy, goes to show you how much more dominant Parker Valby is.

[@cryptocreek1557]

zoom in next time so we can see the runners

[@tohubohu3363]

Has she planned to participate in the JO of Paris (my city) and in which discipline ?

[@DonShields-ud8cf]

Need to see if she runs in U.S Olympic Trials. If she qualifies top three and has Olympic Standard she will go to Paris. Not sure about Junior Olympics.

[@tohubohu3363]

​@@DonShields-ud8cf Thank you for your response. I checked on the trackandfieldnews website, and she seems to be qualified for the 5 000 meters (finished first) and the 10 000 meters (finished third).

[@paulcarlson4230]

What determines who starts in the very back?

[@donnybrooklads]

Great video but tragic sound!

[@rickjudgejr1435]

KT was still faster than PB in 10,000 meters

[@alanluckystripesb3706]

I thought P B took the 10000 record from KT?

[@daveyjones9930]

Why mention runner's numbers when we can't see them?

[@nomdaploom]

2024 and the NCAA is still filming in 720p resolution? This footage is more reminiscent of the 1970s. Ridiculous.

[@sidhayes6168]

No thanks for a big alert who won.

[@scienceducks]

Great job Parker, Secretariat has nothing on you

[@Genebaket]

Just think if they were 2 minutes faster they would qualify for the Olympics

[@Robyn-l7v]

I could never do that

[@gingerclark7484]

No Katelyn Touhy in this race?

[@brucecarey1780]

Lord almighty, she sure can run.! Theres a lot more left in that tank.! How fast can she go with competion? Way faster im sure.!😘

[@TamFitz]

Thanks for telling me who wins before i watch. not

[@talkshitko9234]

Like you didn't know who would win

[@kenneth7768]

Does this announcer ever shut up?

[@jadedbrad]

Does Rain slow you down? Comment, please.

[@elasticharmony]

It usually does because the runner doesn't like it but the track isn't slower with that kind of surface

[@hairtoss7975]

What do you think?

[@runningrosa]

Rain would be so soothing for races. I feel it would give me a boost

[@samelis6546]

It does for me because it gets in my eyes or distracts me. But I don't know if the pros have any tips since they don't seem to be too affected by the rain.

[@patrickmcginnis7]

I'm an idiot, but I don't think the 10k is P.V.'s race. I mean, she's doin' it ... but i hope she doesn't make a career of it. I'm always also impressed my markevic(sp?) and a couple others.

[@mjhirish84]

Why would you have any championship in KY.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Its a regional round, not a final...

[@mprkg]

Why do they hold NCAA track finals in horrible weather every year. Years of 100 F heat in Austin Now dangerous lightning, heat and humidity in Florida. Way too many runners in this race! The announcing is bad

[@2themoon863]

Funny, if this is in Florida….why does the track say Kentucky? And the last couple of years it was up in Eugene, Oregon…

[@T1MB05L1C3]

This is regionals not finals

[@jimoconnor8597]

Regionals, not finals.... In Kentucky, not Florida...

[@garywells3763]

Just once I'd love for the announcer to shut up during the 5k and 10k and just let the runners run and the spectators spectate. Put all that narrative data in the program. Don't need a talking head telling me what I'm looking at.

[@AN-cy7xm]

To this commentator: Dude, you clearly are not enamored with Valby, but I'd say she has earned the privilege of being located within the pack during the race. At least a couple of times. Just do your job.

[@runningrosa]

I liked the commentator, didn’t need to talk about her all the time 🙄. We all know she’s an amazing runner. Let’s just enjoy everyone elses race

[@AN-cy7xm]

@@runningrosa All the time? He didn't mention her even once until she took the lead. We knew she would make the break from the rear, so it would be great to actually watch her do it.

[@runningrosa]

@@AN-cy7xm maybe not as much as you wanted in this particular video but every video we’ve seen and heard shes mentioned. I mean what else do you want him to say? He obviously said enough. It’s the same thing we hear all the time.

[@AN-cy7xm]

@@runningrosa Given that she always runs up front with the pacer, and she didn't do that this time, A fair commentator would have merely made a mention that she's in the back of the entire pack. That's it.

[@runningrosa]

@@AN-cy7xm lord someone is obsessed.

[@TimMarshall-er9qk]

Go Grace Hartman!!!!!!!!

[@williamh9910]

What is the point of taking 10 minutes to announce everyone's name? What are we supposed to do with that information? Commentate on the race, the top teams, the top individuals, back stories, who needs what scores for what teams, anything is better than just announcing 40 peoples names

[@balimantri6399]

Htop🎉

[@sarahthompson2636]

the commentary here is completely rubbish...the guy isnt calling the race..he is reading a list of accomplishments for runners that can be looked up for those interested...at no point does he actually call whats HAPPENING, just talking about history.,

[@richardhoffman9572]

That has to be so annoying listening to the announcer sounding like he's doing a TV broadcast. Less is more friend. Oh, and can we dispose of "ladies and gentlemen" phraseology once and for all.?

[@jzkramer]

That was an embarrassing blunder on the line by our affable commentator. I'd be stammering myself thinking of the blonde Goddess running into my arms.

[@debrascott8775]

Thanks for explaining why you are single.

[@Tigerex966]

Bad weather no way to get the standard.

[@johnwest7993]

She just got lucky.

[@mickeylana]

I don't know how anyone can believe this athlete is clean.

[@bluerfoot]

Idiotic comment

[@repsaknivek]

To believe she’s on the juice you’d have to assume she started that very first week that she tried out for track in high school. Because during that first season she went from a non-runner to the best in her high school in 12 weeks. And over the next year she continued to improve by leaps and bounds every month without fail until she was the fastest in the state. In short, except for injuries she’s had a steady, upward progression without fail for seven years now.

[@Philobiblion]

Parker has always been there but living in Tuohy's shadow for several years. Her immense improvement during the fall and winter raised some eyebrows, but it is possible the special training regimen is the key. Question is, has she developed the muscular strength and skeletal toughness for the long run with the fitness-oriented training?

[@mickeylana]

@@repsaknivek that’s absolutely fair. But the marked lack of fatigue after all her races (particularly when she doubled this past winter at indoors) has stood out to me and others. I believe there was some natural talent there, but there’s something else going on now.

[@hairtoss7975]

Her best times are not even close to world class yet. She's a very talented up and comer, the others are just mediocre.