The newly revealed LA 2028 track and field schedule has stunned athletes and fans alike. The Olympic Games will commence on July 15, 2028, and will end with the men’s marathon final on July 30. With marquee events like the women’s 100m and 4×100m relay stretching deep into the program, stars such as Sha’Carri Richardson and Femke Bol are preparing for a Games unlike any they’ve experienced before. At first glance, the expanded layout seems like a bold new twist for fans and athletes alike. But a deeper look reveals a far bigger concern hiding in plain sight.

For sprinters like Richardson, this scheduling tweak is a full-scale shift. Back at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the preliminary rounds and heats happened one day before the semifinals and finals. But at LA 2028, the entire 100m dash will

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