Citius Mag

Citius Mag

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

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 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

1. "About CITIUS MAG". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
2. Huff, Matthew (May 27, 2022). "These Running Podcasts Will Keep You Motivated During Those Long Runs". Runner's World. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
3. 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.
4. "The Impossible Task of Keeping Up With the Ingebrigtsens" . Retrieved September 25, 2024.
5. "Track Will Be First Sport to Pay Olympic Gold Medalists" . Retrieved September 25, 2024.
6. "Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal" . Retrieved September 25, 2024.
7. "Olympic Motto - "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter"". Olympics.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
8. Adelson, Karen Iorio (September 13, 2021). "Everything Citius Mag Founder Chris Chavez Wears While Running". The Strategist. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
9. Duhaney, Taneika (November 27, 2023). "Meet the Trailblazing Gen Z Reporter Transforming Track and Field Media Coverage". Runner's World. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
10. 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.
11. "The CITIUS MAG Podcast". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
12. 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.
13. "CITIUS MAG, Brooks To Produce 10-Part Video Series On Brooks Beasts' 2024 Season". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
14. 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.
15. "Grand Slam Track™ (GST)". cases.stretto.com. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
16. 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.