Commonwealth 1500m Final

In his interview after the heats Nick McCormick said that he is being managed by Nick Bideau (also Mottrams). Maybe they will work together to negate any threat from Willis or the Kenyans. Nick can finish too.

Do not right off Fountain.

Could be a surprise packet.

Mottram looked very impressive tonight tho.

I predict an upset. I think Willis looked the best and if Mottram / McCormick don't get going from the start it'll be left to a sprint and I don't think Mottram can out kick some of those guys.

It would be great for Australia and the Games to go out on a high note and see Mottram win the blue ribboned event. But then again (in a sporting context) I hate the Aussies and would like nothing more to see an All Black or an Englishman talk the title!

It is going to be a superb race whatever happens.

Mottram will take it the El-Guerrouj way.....hammering the last 600m.

The answer lies here:

http://www.pbase.com/rowang/image/55998819

Willis did it in February and he'll do it again tomorrow night.

My pick:

1 Willis

2 Mottram

3 doesn't matter...

Hopefully Craig will not try the Prefontaine tatic again. He must kick longer than Willis, yet AFTER the first kick is launched. The eary bird rarely gets the worm here.

I hope Craig goes from 1000 meters out after McCormick takes out the first 500. Then McCormick sits behind Craig and then last lap is between those two for a Commonwealth Games record!

UK Boy wrote:

I predict an upset. I think Willis looked the best and if Mottram / McCormick don't get going from the start it'll be left to a sprint and I don't think Mottram can out kick some of those guys.

Not really sure Willis would be an upset....He does have the fastest 1500 pr and he did beat Mottram in the mile a month ago. However he was sick for a short time with? i can't remember what it was, so we'll see if that's left him in good standing.

Willis had some vaginal infection, if I recall correctly.

Gold- Nick Willis, 3:34.20

Silver- Craig Mottram, 3:35.20

Southern Star wrote:

I hope Craig goes from 1000 meters out after McCormick takes out the first 500. Then McCormick sits behind Craig and then last lap is between those two for a Commonwealth Games record!

The games record is Filbert Bayi's former WR of 3:32.16 -- they can't sit back and hope to run PRs.

I doubt they'll be under 2min at 800m, I think the pace may wind up a little over the 3rd lap, then I'd look for Mottram to go hard with 300m left -- if Willis is with him with 60m to go, he can take it.

It will be a great race.

It looks like a great race. Agree Willis, Mottram and McCormick are all in with strong medal chances. I'd throw in Baddeley as a wild card possibility. He looked very controlled in his heat.

trackhead wrote:

Southern Star wrote:

I hope Craig goes from 1000 meters out after McCormick takes out the first 500. Then McCormick sits behind Craig and then last lap is between those two for a Commonwealth Games record!

The games record is Filbert Bayi's former WR of 3:32.16 -- they can't sit back and hope to run PRs.

I doubt they'll be under 2min at 800m, I think the pace may wind up a little over the 3rd lap, then I'd look for Mottram to go hard with 300m left -- if Willis is with him with 60m to go, he can take it.

It will be a great race.

It will be a great race but mccormick for one will not let the pace drop below 60sec laps. He is fast and a decent enough kicker but his best chance is to keep the pace high and go from a long way out. Mottram too. I can't see Nick beating Mottram but he knows this is his best shot of a medal. If healthy, Willis will be tough to beat in all circumstances but a fast pace may strecth him if he has not been 100%

I'm pulling for Willis! I think Mottram is too cocky. Willis- 1st- 3:33

Kenyan- 2nd- 3:33.

McCormick- 3rd- 3:34

Mottram will not have the gas over the last 500m due to the 5k he just ran a few days ago.

Mottram has much incentive to redeem himself. He will find a way to win.

2miler wrote:

I'm pulling for Willis! I think Mottram is too cocky. Willis- 1st- 3:33

Kenyan- 2nd- 3:33.

McCormick- 3rd- 3:34

Mottram will not have the gas over the last 500m due to the 5k he just ran a few days ago.

Mottram is a world class runner in exceptional shape. He will be ready to go I reckon! That said, I'd give Willis a very strong chance of winning.

you dont have to redeem your self when you run sub 13

1. Mottram

2. Willis

3. Brannen

4. Sullivan

5/6/7 Kenyans/Brits

Think of a Univ of Mich alumni meet with Mottram as a guest.

Woods should have been here as well but foolishly allowed his

coach to run him in back to back mile/3000m races with 1 hour rest(NCAA indoor meet.) instead of taking his place in a classic international competition.

nbrowne1 wrote:

The answer lies here:

http://www.pbase.com/rowang/image/55998819

Willis did it in February and he'll do it again tomorrow night.

My pick:

1 Willis

2 Mottram

3 doesn't matter...

Dude shut the FDck up.........first off all in that raced Mottram set the pace for the 3 and 4 lap while willis just stay behind like a girl, this timed mottram will let willis go fast and beat willis. If you dont know mottram has a better timed than willis in the mile and 2000 meters so shut up and get your facts...........loser