Type of site | Track and field magazine |
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Available in | English |
Founded | 2016 |
Country of origin | United States |
Founder(s) | Chris Chavez |
URL | https://citiusmag.com/ |
Citius Mag is an American online sports magazine covering track and field. The outlet publishes podcasts, videos, articles, newsletters, and social media content including race coverage and analysis and athlete interviews. The outlet has been described by The New York Times as a "track and field news website" that "focuses on running news".
History and coverage
The name "citius" means "faster" in Latin and is the first word of the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius". The magazine's stated mission is to "make it easier (and way more fun) to be a track fan."
Chris Chavez, a former Sports Illustrated writer, founded Citius in 2016 before working for the outlet full-time beginning in 2021. The staff has included runners Mac Fleet, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison, David Melly, and Jasmine Todd. Kyle Merber previously served as the Director of Partnerships and writer of The Lap Count newsletter.
Citius covers professional, NCAA, and U.S. high school track and field. Its eponymous podcast features interviews with elite athletes as well as league owners like Alexis Ohanian and Michael Johnson. Citius also produces events, which have featured public figures like Malcolm Gladwell, and sponsored content with running brands such as Brooks.
In April 2024, Citius released the first look at Nike uniforms for Team USA track and field at the 2024 Summer Olympics which received national press coverage due to criticisms of a high-cut leotard.
References
- ^ "About CITIUS MAG". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- Huff, Matthew (2022-05-27). "These Running Podcasts Will Keep You Motivated During Those Long Runs". Runner's World. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- Mather, Victor (2024-04-10). "Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- "The Impossible Task of Keeping Up With the Ingebrigtsens". Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- "Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists". Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- "Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal". Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- "Olympic Motto - "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter"". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- Adelson, Karen Iorio (2021-09-13). "Everything Citius Mag Founder Chris Chavez Wears While Running". The Strategist. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- Duhaney, Taneika (2023-11-27). "Meet the Trailblazing Gen Z Reporter Transforming Track and Field Media Coverage". Runner's World. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- Meyers, Christaline (2024-05-01). "Olympic Legend Michael Johnson's $30 Million-Backed 'Unnamed' Track League Secures Support From Decorated American Athlete". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- "The CITIUS MAG Podcast". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- Ellis, Philip (2021-06-02). "Malcolm Gladwell, 57, Ran a 5:15 Mile and Beat a Man Half His Age". Yahoo Life. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- "CITIUS MAG, Brooks To Produce 10-Part Video Series On Brooks Beasts' 2024 Season". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- Cerullo, Megan (2024-04-16). Sherter, Alain (ed.). "Nike draws heat over skimpy U.S. women's track and field uniforms for Paris Olympics - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.