In the latest episode of Pending Ratification, co-hosts Keenan Gray and Maddie Mooney chat with American mile record holder Sinclaire Johnson. Johnson has had an incredible journey, finding high levels of success wherever she’s lived and whatever level she’s competed at.

The current HOKA pro and Portland resident shares about her early life and getting into the sport. She then elaborates on what it takes to move while maintaining continuity in training, balancing academics and running while at Oklahoma State, how she’s grown as an athlete across her career, and so much more.

Since 2022, Johnson has won a USATF 1500m title, placed sixth and 13th at the World Outdoor Championships, just missed out on making the 2024 Olympic team, and set the American mile record just last year, running 4:16.32.

Check out Sinclaire on Instagram at @sinclairejohnson and keep up to speed on her latest accomplishments on the track on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray and Maddie Mooney, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

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