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Type of site | Track and field magazine |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Founder | Chris Chavez |
| URL | https://citiusmag.com/ |
Citius Mag is an American online sports magazine covering track and field.[1] The outlet publishes podcasts, videos, articles, newsletters, and social media content including race coverage and analysis and athlete interviews.[2][3] The outlet has been described by The New York Times as a "track and field news website" that "focuses on running news".[4][5][6]
History and coverage
[edit]The name "citius" means "faster" in Latin and is the first word of the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius".[7] The magazine's stated mission is to "make it easier (and way more fun) to be a track fan."[1]
Chris Chavez, a former Sports Illustrated writer, founded Citius in 2016 before working for the outlet full-time beginning in 2021.[1][8] The staff has included runners Jasmine Fehr, Mac Fleet, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison, David Melly, and Jasmine Todd.[1][9] Kyle Merber previously served as the Director of Partnerships and writer of The Lap Count newsletter.[10]
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.[11] Citius also produces events, which have featured public figures like Malcolm Gladwell, and sponsored content with running brands such as Brooks.[12][13]
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 leotard.[14]
Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy filings in December 2025 show the league owing Citus Mag more than $270,000 for services Citius describes as including digital strategy, production, streaming, and social media content.[15][16]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "About CITIUS MAG". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ↑ Huff, Matthew (May 27, 2022). "These Running Podcasts Will Keep You Motivated During Those Long Runs". Runner's World. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ Mather, Victor (April 10, 2024). "Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ↑ "The Impossible Task of Keeping Up With the Ingebrigtsens". Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists". Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal". Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Olympic Motto - "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter"". Olympics.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ↑ Adelson, Karen Iorio (September 13, 2021). "Everything Citius Mag Founder Chris Chavez Wears While Running". The Strategist. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ Duhaney, Taneika (November 27, 2023). "Meet the Trailblazing Gen Z Reporter Transforming Track and Field Media Coverage". Runner's World. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ↑ Meyers, Christaline (May 1, 2024). "Olympic Legend Michael Johnson's $30 Million-Backed 'Unnamed' Track League Secures Support From Decorated American Athlete". EssentiallySports. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ "The CITIUS MAG Podcast". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ↑ Ellis, Philip (June 2, 2021). "Malcolm Gladwell, 57, Ran a 5:15 Mile and Beat a Man Half His Age". Yahoo Life. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ "CITIUS MAG, Brooks To Produce 10-Part Video Series On Brooks Beasts' 2024 Season". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ↑ Cerullo, Megan (April 16, 2024). 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 June 22, 2024.
- ↑ "Grand Slam Track™ (GST)". cases.stretto.com. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ LetsRun.com (December 16, 2025). "Grand Slam Track creditors revealed: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone tops athletes at $356k, with Citius Mag ($272k) close behind". LetsRun.com. Retrieved December 17, 2025.