CAS Connection - May 2026 Issue

Kenyan runners Sabastian Sawe (1:59:30) and Yomif Kejelcha (1:59:41) broke the two-hour marathon barrier at the 2026 London Marathon. College of Arts and Sciences human physiologist Brad Wilkins spoke with the publication Scientific American about the specially made Adidas shoes the two runners wore in the race and broke down why these shoes make such a difference.

Longtime Oregonian Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation as U.S. labor secretary came after 13 months in office amid a swirl of whistleblowers’ allegations of professional misconduct. Her departure from the Trump administration means less influence for Oregon on the national stage, Chandler James told the Oregonian. James is a College of Arts and Sciences political science assistant professor.

Since 2003, “King James” Lebron, age 41, has continued rule the NBA without serious injuries since 2003, redefining elite longevity in the process. Lebron plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is currently on a playoff bid. “He’s been so successful over the years in large part because he goes the extra yard in the recovery process,” said Christopher Minson, a professor of physiology at the College of Arts and Sciences who trains endurance athletes.