Paul Merca
Track & field writer/announcer/photographer based in Seattle. I also cover NFL & college football. Woem. paulmerca.blogspot.com
Starter Packs
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Track & Field
First foray into Bsky, so here’s my starter pack of media/content creators/teams to follow. This list is constantly evolving.
@bizwriterkristi.bsky.social
Award-winning journalist writing about America’s energy transformation Past: @eenewsupdates @ajc @pbpost https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-swartz-1799823 Marathoner; ATLien; Marylander🦀; Terp 🐢 Live 🎶 fan; 🏖️bum; 🐈⬛🐈⬛person RIP Dad 🚴🏽♂️ Mom 🌞
@morolake.bsky.social
I love track. Let’s talk about it Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion • Emmy Award Winner • Texas Ex 🤘🏾• 🇳🇬
@olyphil.bsky.social
Philip Hersh. Former Olympic specialist of Chicago Tribune. Still freelancing. Covered 20 Olympics. www.globetrottingbyphiliphersh.com
@jonathangault.bsky.social
Staff writer for LetsRun.com | Runner, sports lover, and trivia enthusiast | 📬 jonathangault@letsrun.com
@britishathletics.bsky.social
Representing the nation's favourite Olympic and Paralympic sport. #WhereItStarts
@lewistv.bsky.social
Gig: Media and Analytics director, USTFCCCA. Collegiate track & field and cross country — that’s my everyday. …. Otherwise: #GirlsDad to Twins 👯♂️. Stubborn Missourian. KCMO in my blood. NOLA in my soul.
@coachbennett.bsky.social
Nike Running Global Head Coach Host of Coach Bennett’s Podcast This is about running. This is not about running. Every run has a purpose. Play Running #running https://twocoachbennetts.com/merch
@travismillerx13.bsky.social
NBC Sports Director of Social Media. 24/7 Track & Field. travismillerx13 on all social platforms
@patprice.bsky.social
Mortgage Banker (NMLS 1036017) licensed in NC, SC, VA, GA, TN, FL, CO, AZ & OR + Run Sir Walter Miler, Raleigh Holiday Half, etc
@carl-lewis.bsky.social
Head Coach #HTownSpeedCity @uhcougartf cameo.com/CarlLewis www.carllewis.com
@dyestat.bsky.social
DyeStat.com is the home for Track & Field and XC news on the web, a runnerspace.bsky.social network site #DyeStat Placeholder account for now
@michtrack.bsky.social
Track & Field writer, historian. Founder & editor of Michtrack.org, a nonprofit preserving the history of the sport to inspire the athletes of today and tomorrow. Also birds.
@deenakastor.bsky.social
Olympic medalist 🥇🏃♀️, author 📕,wife, mom, animal lover 🐶, foodie 🍲, optimist
@grandslamtrack.bsky.social
@d9monti.bsky.social
Founder, Editor & Publisher of Race Results Weekly (raceresultsweekly.com). Running events and broadcast consultant. Covered Track & Field at 8 Olympic Games. Former elite athlete coordinator of TCS NYC Marathon (19 years).
@richarddeitsch.bsky.social
Father of twins; fan of Toronto, NYC and Buffalo; Writer for The Athletic; host of Sports Media Podcast; part of two countries 🇨🇦🇺🇸
@andrewmarchand.bsky.social
The Athletic, Sr. Sports Media Columnist, podcaster, AndrewMarchand.com
@softykjr.bsky.social
@bytimbooth.bsky.social
Seattle Times sports reporter. Likes: wife, kids, dog, good ☕️, 🍺, 🥃, Central Washington University, Pearl Jam. Dislikes: OT, extra innings. Email: tbooth@seattletimes.com
@jerrybrewer.bsky.social
Washington Post sports columnist. Bluegrass native. Kentucky Journalism Hall of Famer. In an alternate universe, I’m a 1990s R&B icon.
@arielleorsuto.bsky.social
Sports Reporter/Anchor at KING5 Seattle | Philly/SJ Native | Hurricane | Shorter in Person
@mcheathster.com
"if God had not meant for some people to be poorer than others, He would have not published the Bible in paperback." - Armageddon T. Thunderbird ISTJ. Hubby. Dad. Grumpy old fart. Liberal. Dismayed Catholic. Embarrassed native Ohioan. Utility credit wonk.
@nicolejeffery.bsky.social
Corporate Comms Manager at SBS Australia. Media professional and former sports journalist. Ex World Athletics and The Australian. Posting primarily about sport, with occasional detours to other news and interests.
@drlesko.bsky.social
🩺🏃🏻♀️❤️Love running, trying new things - mid 50’s and always evolving. Bras for Girls is my current passion. *the people you meet along the way*
@pstirk.bsky.social
Deep global traveler, van lifer, Elliptigo Enthusiast, photographer, >500 LifeList newbie birder, music zealot, chocolate milk lover, former indie film exhibitor, cats, beach sunrises/sunsets. Photos mine 📍Kruger NP All 63 US Natl Parks All 21 SAfrica NPs
@chrischavez.bsky.social
@CitiusMag.com Founder. Writing and podcasting about track and field, marathons + all things running. Sports Illustrated alum. Email: chris@citiusmag.com | Visit CITIUSMAG.com
@runnersworld.bsky.social
@alyssacharlston.bsky.social
The real Alyssa, no one would waste their time creating a fake profile for me. Sports at FOX 13 Pac12 & B1G hoops analyst
@mjgold4.bsky.social
Olympic & World Champion. 12x🥇 0x🥈 0x🥉 CEO & Commissioner Grand Slam Track http: http://GrandSlamTrack.com
@nauerbach.com
NBC Sports college football insider. SiriusXM host. Jersey girl with a pretty fantastic celebrity doppelgänger. @nicole_auerbach on IG.
@jrnheadlines.bsky.social
The world’s window into elite Japanese distance running, since 2007. Also music, gardening, disaster coverage and whatever else we feel like.
@slorgebutler.bsky.social
writing, reporting, running, friends, dogs in Eugene, Oregon. Lookout Eugene-Springfield Previously: Runner's World sarah@lookoutlocal.com sarahlorgebutler@gmail.com