Conner Mantz OUT of Boston + NYC Champ Hit With 5-Year Doping Ban | The Running Story

Conner Mantz OUT of Boston + NYC Champ Hit With 5-Year Doping Ban | The Running Story

From Marathon Handbook Podcast by Marathon Handbook

April 6, 2026 · 24 min

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The episode discusses recent developments in distance running, including Conner Mantz's withdrawal from the Boston Marathon and record-breaking performances by various athletes.

Come to our LIVE SHOW in Boston! Join Alex, Katelyn and Michael and some very special guests, + giveaways and prizes!📅 Saturday, April 18, at 6:45 p.m📍 Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street 🎟️ It’s free to attend, but make sure to RSVP now, as space is limited: https://forms.gle/sFk28hfMYznrsNxMA It's been a dramatic week in the world of distance running and Michael and Jessy are here to break it all down. The biggest headline: Conner Mantz, the American marathon record holder who was one of the most anticipated starters at this year's Boston Marathon, has officially withdrawn with a stress-related injury. It's a significant blow ahead of what was shaping up to be one of the most exciting Boston fields in years. On a more uplifting note, BYU freshman Jane Hedengren continues to rewrite the record books — this time at Stanford, where she clocked 30:46.8 in the 10,000 meters in her very first attempt at the distance, shattering the NCAA Women's record and slotting in at number seven on the US all-time list. She's 18 years old. Remember her name. It was also a huge weekend for 5K records. French star Jimmy Gressier ran 12:51 in León — just two seconds shy of the…

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