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CITIUS Mag

The new generation of track media — founded 2016, the sport's leading podcast-and-digital brand.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
Country / scopeUnited States
TypeDigital + podcasts
Founded2016 — Chris Chavez

What is CITIUS Mag?

CITIUS Mag is the leading new-generation outlet of track and field — founded in 2016 by former Sports Illustrated writer Chris Chavez, built around digital coverage, athlete interviews and the sport's most popular podcast network.[1][2]

What does it cover?

Professional and college track, the marathon majors and Olympic sport, with on-site coverage and media partnerships at the sport's championships.[1][3]

Why does it matter?

CITIUS is where much of the sport's current audience actually gets its coverage — a fixture of the modern athletics media landscape alongside the legacy outlets.[2][3]

References

  1. CITIUS Mag — About. Accessed August 2026.
  2. Wikipedia — Citius Mag (background). Accessed August 2026.
  3. Tracksmith — a conversation with Chris Chavez. Accessed August 2026.