I’ll be in the mixed zone for Citius Mag listening out for some of the best sound bytes and clips from athletes as they come through the mixed zone. For all the latest, be sure to follow us on Twitter during the meet for our live tweets as well as these clips!

Without further ado, here is what the pros and stars of Thursday’s action at the USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento had to say.

The sprints

.@justingatlin: "I've been the most injured I've ever been" this year. Still runs 10.00 to win his heat. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/emrVceW4yd

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

.@__coleman still has plenty left in the tank after a long collegiate season. Cruises 9.93 in the 100m prelims. #USATFOudooors pic.twitter.com/DHFKcEJNwZ

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Women’s 400 meters

.@allysonfelix planning to race the 100 & 200 at #USATFOutdoors. But for Worlds? "My focus is the 4, for sure." pic.twitter.com/GxWVNq7Zgx

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Men’s 400 meters

Fred Kerley (@lildinky99) on the prospects of racing Van Niekerk: "My goal this season is to win — and win everything." #USATFOudooors pic.twitter.com/jRwlH0YSBG

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Men’s 800 meters

Sooo it turns this meet isn't @NickSymmonds last race as a pro runner…WATCH: #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/jEtM9nGrJ2

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

WATCH: What does @NickSymmonds consider the best moment of his career? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/xO509UFpSv

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

WATCH: Did @NickSymmonds think he had a shot to make it through the first round at #USATFOutdoors? pic.twitter.com/nWymHC1wdV

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase

WATCH: After winning her prelim, @emmajcoburn discusses her ice vest & other heat preparations. #USATFOudooors pic.twitter.com/8B09plKLuH

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Women’s 1,500 meters

After her finish in the first round of the 1500m @gg_runs talks about an emotional moment with her competition. pic.twitter.com/bw4T9n8az1

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Women’s 10,000 meters

WATCH: @MollyHuddle discusses using a hard last lap kick to win against a loaded 10k field at #USATFOutdoors. pic.twitter.com/SLa8gX22Vs

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

WATCH: @Em_Sisson cites training situation & staying healthy for helping her make her 1st world team. #USATFOudooors pic.twitter.com/LFBQvLSDAh

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

WATCH: @emily_infeld reacts to making yet another U.S. team after her second place finish at #USATFOutdoors. pic.twitter.com/AAmhuFakMM

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Coming off injury, @ShalaneFlanagan says, "This is the least prepared I've ever been for a race, ever." #USATFOudooors pic.twitter.com/J1hVppXIsN

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

Men’s 10,000 meters:

Galen Rupp walked right through the mixed zone and refused to do an interview with anyone.

Sam Chelanga sums up the 10k: "You guys watch these races. They race the same all the time. I gave you something different." #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/qF0y8tfk8o

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

WATCH: @CDerrickRun: "It was great to lead the U.S. Championships. It was crappy to run like a 40 second last 200m." #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/SjMQzZ1xWU

— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 23, 2017

We needed to head over to set up for our live show and were unable to get time with the new members of Team USA but we’ll do better tomorrow.