pdxrunr wrote:
Then why wasn't Kamel, Laalou, Komen and Mekonnen "racing" their semi? you can't win if you don't make the damn final! Centro was in control and wasn't even all out and those guys were dying up the home straight. Yes it was a semi, but you can tell a lot by how guys look leading up to a final. I'm not saying Centro will win or even medal for sure, but you have to agree he looked as good as anyone else, and better than most over the last 400 in his semi. That is the mark of someone ready to run well in the final. Luck will play a big part in the final.
Whoah there big fella. I'm hoping for the best for Centro as much as the next guy. But take a look at the video again and note folks like Baala and Kiplagat during the finish - they are barely jogging. That wasn't a race to win. It was a race to qualify. And there is a big difference.
I do agree that luck may play a big part in the final. I also agree that Centro is a great tactician and a real baller. My guess remains, however, that at this point he will probably be mid-pack in the final.