Josh Hoey’s Record Chase, Noah Lyles’ Challenge, Jakob’s Claim, Hocker AR | New Balance Indoor GP

Josh Hoey is going after Wilson Kipketer's nearly 30-year-old indoor 800m world record (1:42.67) at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Plus: Noah Lyles issues an "open challenge" to athletes from any sport but won't commit to the World Ultimate Championships despite $150K prize money. Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells The Guardian he wins the Olympic 1500 "nine times out of ten." Donovan Brazier sounds healthy and ready to race. And breaking news—Cole Hocker smashes the American 2000m record with 4:52!

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Links:
Sean Ingle's Jakob Ingebrigtsen feature in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/23/at-home-with-jakob-ingebrigtsen-athletics-norway-big-interview
Jonathan Gault's Donovan Brazier feature on LetsRun.com: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/01/the-best-comeback-of-2025-how-donavan-brazier-won-the-us-800m-title-after-three-years-away/
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix event page: https://www.letsrun.com/events/2026/01/2026-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix
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Timestamps:
00:00 Start: Josh Hoey's World Record Attempt
05:56 Hoey's Training Philosophy and Fitness
10:24 Should Hoey Run World Indoors?
13:28 Noah Lyles' Open Challenge to All Athletes
14:38 Lyles Hesitant on World Ultimate Championships
20:00 Mondo vs. Lyles: Who's the Bigger Star?
22:40 Donovan Brazier's Comeback and Health Update
26:39 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Guardian Feature
29:08 Jakob's "Nine Out of Ten" Olympic Claim
33:06 Jakob's Cars, Pokemon Cards, and Income
35:16 Jakob's 10-Year Plan39:54 Elle St. Pierre's Return
40:58 Grant Fisher vs. Hobbs Kessler 2K Preview
45:03 Cameron Myers: Teen Sensation in the 3K
49:17 Cooper Lutckenhaus's Season Opener
51:18 Grant Fisher's Half Marathon Debut Plans
54:03 African Talent Pipeline to the Roads
57:47 BREAKING: Cole Hocker American Record 2000m
1:00:53 Noah Lyles 300m Preview and Predictions
1:05:51 Roisin Willis Pro Debut

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