Meet Sam Blaskowski: The D3 Kid Who Just Ran 9.89 For 100m

In this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, host Chris Chavez interviews sprinter Sam Blazkowski, who recently made headlines by running a personal best of 9.89 seconds in the 100 meters at the Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, Tennessee. This feat not only established him as the fastest American of 2026 but also broke the record for the fastest time by a white man in history, surpassing Christoph Lemaitre's old record of 9.92 seconds from 2011.

Sam reflects on his athletic journey, including his roots in Wisconsin and his upbringing in the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse's Division III program. He discusses the importance of working with Coach Dennis Mitchell at Star Athletics and how the training environment has helped him improve his back-end speed. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the struggles and mental battles he faced, especially while transitioning from college to professional level, and the significance of having a support system.

Looking towards the future, Sam expresses his goal of making it to the U.S. Championships and potentially competing in the ultimate championships later this year in Budapest. He stresses the need for belief, hard work, and a supportive team around him as he navigates this pivotal moment in his athletic career.