Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture, and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism. Each episode is intended to offer an enriching dialogue that leaves listeners with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, and a feeling of empowerment that translates into their daily lives. Throughout the series, Bailey and Portuondo will from time to time be joined by notable guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 7, 2025 33 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's win of Julien Alfred in the women's 100m, Kishane Thompson's win, Letsile Tebogo, Aaron Brown, Noah Lyles, Savannah Sutherland, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Animesh Kujur.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk Jamaican Trails with Kishane Thompson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tina Clayton and more.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss:


  • Gout wins European debut beating Bolt's Golden Spike debut time
  • Fraser-Pryce says National Senior Championships will be her last
  • Jerome Blake becomes sixth Canadian to go sub 10
  • McCreath equals Canadian Women's 100m record
  • Pre50 preview includes Olympic rematch 

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Julien Alfred smashing a 31 year old record, the Grand Slam cancelling the final leg of their inaugural season, Canadian Savannah Sutherland setting National and NCAA records in 400m hurdles, Noah Lyles puts his showdown with Hill on pause, NCAA men's 100m champion Jordan Anthony turns pro, and more.


Then Donovan answers listener email.


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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk Trayvon Bromell, Kishane Thompson's return, Anavia Battle and teenage phenoms.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek, Lachlin Kennedy, and Donovan Bailey's Power Ranking for the week of June 3, 2025.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss the great season South Africa's Akani Simbine is having, the wonderful women of Jamaica, Canada's Andre De Grasse, Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, and Donovan responds to fighting words from Canada's current men's 4x100m relay team.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred's world-leading run at the Tom Jones Invitational, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's debut, and they preview the Diamond League for the men's 100m and the women's 200m.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the excellence of African sprinters, especially Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Letsile Tebogo, and how South Africa can win the 4x100m relay. Oh yes, and there is Gout Gout talk!

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss their absence and introduce season five of the program by recapping the current state of track and who they're keeping an eye on. This is the definitive track podcast with fantastic insight from 100m champ and one-time fastest man in the world Donovan Bailey.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo put a wrap on the Diamond League final from Brussels and recap the seasons of Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Ackeem Blake, Letsile Tebogo while setting up the next season in track.

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August 15, 2024 44 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo recap the track events at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Athletes discussed include Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Fred Kerley, Letsile Tebogo, Oblique Seville, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kenny Bednarek, Gabby Thomas, Andre De Grasse and the 4x100m Canadian relay team. Also, bonus Breaking talk!

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic track events - who are the players to watch? Discussed in this episode is Noah Lyles running a personal best 9.81, Gabby Thomas running a meet record in London, Kishane Thompson, Akani Simbine, Letsile Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, Quincy Wilson, Julien Alfred, Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-...

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On this week's episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred securing her first Diamond League victory in 10.85, Letsile Tebogo cruising in the men's 200m in Monaco, Benjamin Richardson's 9.86, and the final tuneups before the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan breaks down how Canada won the 4x100m relay in Atlanta back in 1996.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson backs up his Jamaican Trails vwin with another victory in Hungary (9.91), Ferdinand Omanyala, the latest on Shericka Jackson's injury, will the Americans sweep the men's 100m and 200m in Paris, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, whether Usain Bolt's 100m record is in jeopardy, and Andre De Grasse's 200m victory. The Paris 2024 Olympics are almo...

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson's world-leading 9.77 in Jamaica (Donovan called itt!), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record in 400m hurdles, Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest male US track Olympian, Canada's Andre DeGrasse and Audrey Leduc solidify their spot on the Olympic team. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason talk Euros, Copa and Bronny James.
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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about the US Olympic Trials with Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Quincy Wilson, the Jamaica Olympic Trials with Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, and the Canadian Olympic Trials with Andre Degrasse, Aaron Brown, Audrey Leduc Eliezer Adjibi, and a strong field team.

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Ferdinand Omanyala's 9.79, Marcell Jacobs running under 10 seconds as predicted by Donovan, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's 11.15, Erriyon Knighton, and the US and Jamaican Trials. The life of Willie Mays is celebrated with a touching tribute off the top.

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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Marcell Jacobs and his 100m win in the European Championship, whether he can repeat in Paris, Fred Kerley's controversial DNS, Elaine Thompson-Herah's disappointing result in New York City, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Louie Hinchliffe and they remember Jerry West. In the Anchor Leg, they talk NBA, Tiger Woods, Jamaica and Usain Bolt, who s...

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Oblique Seville's big win in Jamaica and which men could win the 100m and 200m in Paris, Julien Alfred's 10.78, how the women look heading into Paris, why Donovan believes in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, how Canada with Andre De Grasse is looking, and Shannon Sharpe's recent comments about Bolt.

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