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VIDEO: Is Mal O’Brien Tia’s Number 1 Contender?

June 22, 2022 by
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Discussing whether anyone in the women’s field can give Tia-Clair Toomey an actual run at the top podium spot, is pretty unlikely but — that doesn’t mean there won’t be some fun battles and event wins from other athletes.

Morning Chalk Up’s Lauren Kalil sat down with Chyna Cho and Jamie Hagiya to discuss whether Mal O’Brien is Tia’s number one contender for that top spot and if not, who?

Video Breakdown:

  • 1:00 – Will Mal have a similar performance from the Semifinals at the Games
  • 1:56 – Expectations for Mal in Madison
  • 2:50 – Is Mal a threat to Tia or a podium contender
  • 5:30 – How much of an advantage does Mal have with Fraser as her coach
  • 6:24 – Who could give Tia a run at the Games
  • 8:50 – The bottom line

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