Kenny Bednarek On Qualifying For The US Olympic Team In The 100m & 200m; Facing Noah Lyles In Paris

“After the 100, you could see I was really ticked off because I knew I should have won that and I lost it. But with the 200, there was a lot of upside and I was happy to see the performance because I was like, ‘Hey I was there and I let off the gas because I had to, but Paris is what matters and I know I'm going to be ready.”
2x Olympian and 3x World Championship Medalist Kenny Bednarek joins us live in Eugene after his runner-up finish in the Olympic Trials 100m - his first national team in the event. Kenny breaks down the 100m rounds at the Trials, his thoughts on who should be on the 4x100m relay, and more. Hear more from Kenny and what’s ahead for him in this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast.
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[@jsb937]

My favorite athlete. I just started watching track two years ago at the Worlds in Eugene. Didnt even follow the Olympics before. Just want Kenny to win Gold.

[@ExileRadio]

Kenny seems a genuinely decent guy. Noah is obviously the favourite for Gold in the 200, but Kenny is definitely his biggest threat this year, he’s looking in great shape.

[@MichaelDeLaRosa]

Tebogo Watch out

[@ExileRadio]

@@MichaelDeLaRosa Not this year, he’s just lost his mother.

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

@@ExileRadio doesn't mean he won't run well.

[@panashenhavira7116]

​@@TheoOJamaloO1people are funny bro.

[@ExileRadio]

@@TheoOJamaloO1 I’m sure he will, but I doubt he’ll be quite as focused as he would have been. Goodluck to him for Paris but I don’t personally see Gold for him this year in the 100 or the 2.

[@solomoncooper6491]

Rooting for Kenny!

[@prtyboy4]

Bruh the way he talks! He WANTS greatness. Yall gotta watch out! He is about to RUN these next several years! He wants it 💯🤷🏾‍♂️

[@humanstation8193]

Cleanest technique out there. Kung Fu Kenny is the real deal. When I watch him run alongside Noah Lyle's I see Tommy Smith and John Carlos. Something old school about them, with the fast tracks, spikes and modern training methods. Wishing them well for Paris and thanks to this channel and several others who have made it possible to follow track and not struggle finding the TV channel that covers it. Blessings

[@User.Joshua]

I appreciate this interview. It's good to know the athlete behind the stoic track demeanor.

[@sidwhelan6918]

I forgot this interviewer’s name but I respect and enjoy his track journalism.

[@Jj-il7zp]

I think he gonna get Noah

[@teewade9475]

I got Kenny winning Metals in both 1&2 hundred meters

[@pmodel1]

He wants gold in both and he's capable! Think hes tired of just getting medals

[@latoyaburchell5207]

200 medal, definitely not 100… The podium will be Kishane Oblique then Noah( maybe)

[@nerolpeterson884]

Best wishes, Kenny!

[@simcity8367]

The mens 100m and 200m are going to be incredible. The finals should be a cracker. Hopefully everyone is healthy and conditions are ideal for fast times and good performances.

[@apoloniuskemahs9394]

Kenneth!!! One of the best.

[@Blacknight200]

I gotta say i was mostly all alone doing that anime stuff back in 1999-2001 on the track. I could count on one hand on all the people who knew what i was doing when i dyed my hair yellow for a couple years.

[@ccbgaming6994]

Kenny pulled Noah’s whole body with track in 200m 2021

[@GERALDCHINYOWA-tm7zx]

I have start loving new balance what what

[@MattAnyiwo]

Coleman, Bednarek, Knighton, Lyles needs to be the 4x1 order ! Kerley, Lindsey, King & Miller as alternates !

[@MrNoName7474]

Why didn’t he mention Fred Kerley when asked about ideal relay. Has Kerley said he doesn’t want to race it?

[@anor.reklaw]

No. Fred will be in the relay.

[@harrys1813]

He did...twice

[@xcbaby123]

I thought this was Brandon Miller lol

[@NarutoJK-jh7tr]

Bro will NOT finally beat Noah in the 2🤣.

[@spider-man1918]

The United States has 6 sprinters that have run 9.8. 2 that have run 9.7. Jamaica is good. The United States will destroy them.

[@datname1939]

this will be another olympic year where the USA hasnt one a 100m gold medal... the 20 year drought will continue...

[@MrHurdleking24]

@@datname1939since bolt retired ja has only won a 400 title…

[@MichaelDeLaRosa]

@@spider-man1918 that doesn’t mean anything because both countries can only send three And the top top Jamaicans are better than the top 3 Americans right now

[@MrHurdleking24]

@@MichaelDeLaRosa what medals have they won?

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

@@MichaelDeLaRosa Ackeem Blake is not better than Lyles, Bednarek or Kerley his pb is 9.89. Lyles has ran 9.83, Kenny 9.87 and Kerley 9.88 this year. Blake's fastest time this year is 9.92

[@kennethwoods6525]

Stay Healthy. Stay Positive. 🥷 🏅