Munguti still barely holding on by 1 ranking point (1229) with cutoff at 1228. Any other events happening that could shake up some of the people on the bubble?
Yes a few of the national champs have guys right behind Munguti. Two guys for the Dutch team, some Polish guys etc.
This is disgraceful from Munguti. Give me Brian Komen over him any day. Running like a complete loser.
EDIT: I know it’s harsh and maybe jet lag got him, but won’t that befall him in Paris? He’s got no shot at advancing to the semis with this track record of bombing in Europe unless it’s XC of course.
Komen crushes the African Games 1500 after being paced through 800. Probably around 3:33. Gotta send him imo.
3:33.94 - tough for Munguti but definitely I think Komen has a better chance at success in Paris. Though they'd surely send Munguti if he stays in the rankings I think?
3:33.94 - tough for Munguti but definitely I think Komen has a better chance at success in Paris. Though they'd surely send Munguti if he stays in the rankings I think?
Really unclear! Sarah Moraa would maybe scrape in on ranking, but the sentiment is she will not be going. Munguti finished top 2 unlike her, so that might be the distinction though the discourse is similarly negative. If I’m AK I’d find a way to send Moraa but not send Munguti. Or if you have to be consistent, send neither. Komen has a real chance, and I don’t think Munguti does.
So Munguti out but don't the Dutch have a different national standard? May have missed some results too (Moroccan champs?) With scratches it could be a '22 Kandie situation where Munguti eventually does get up but I wouldn't blame AK for sending Komen this time. And I agree Komen looks to have a much better chance at success. For Munguti in retrospect he probably should have ran national champs but alas...
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So Munguti out but don't the Dutch have a different national standard? May have missed some results too (Moroccan champs?) With scratches it could be a '22 Kandie situation where Munguti eventually does get up but I wouldn't blame AK for sending Komen this time. And I agree Komen looks to have a much better chance at success. For Munguti in retrospect he probably should have ran national champs but alas...
Great work Will. Of course he is also somewhat screwed by Champs getting the points not Trials…but you’re right as that also would’ve given him another easy points opportunity if he ran African Champs. I think they’ll end up with Komen and Naomi Korir/Vivian Kiprotich. It seems like Sarah Moraa could benefit from the u20 experience as it stands.
So Munguti out but don't the Dutch have a different national standard? May have missed some results too (Moroccan champs?) With scratches it could be a '22 Kandie situation where Munguti eventually does get up but I wouldn't blame AK for sending Komen this time. And I agree Komen looks to have a much better chance at success. For Munguti in retrospect he probably should have ran national champs but alas...
Great work Will. Of course he is also somewhat screwed by Champs getting the points not Trials…but you’re right as that also would’ve given him another easy points opportunity if he ran African Champs. I think they’ll end up with Komen and Naomi Korir/Vivian Kiprotich. It seems like Sarah Moraa could benefit from the u20 experience as it stands.
Thanks yeah looks like that'll happen and Naomi Korir was 4th so probably will be the one chosen.
Also in 42nd is Ermias Girma so looks like Ethiopia will have Feyisa, Tefera, Girma but no 800 guys
Ireland with a solid 3 - Coscoran, McCann, Doyle is good to see noting that Doyle beat McCann at nationals in a slow race today
Scratches I see- Kenyan placeholder Beamish Ben (presuming Fontes will go in for Spain, unless scratches allow Miron's inclusion)
Doesn't look good for Munguti or Miron, but does look good for Rak/Wyderka. Both likely get in, a situation similar to Valby/Schweizer.
Other wild card is Ossama Meslek — he ran 4:39 for DFL at Italian Champs. Anyone know the story there?
For women's 800m looks bad for Sarah Moraa. Needs two scratches. Ciara Mageean is one, but not sure there's another (Adelle Tracey?). Oh and Kenyan placeholder, so possibly she just gets in?
Not sure AK's thinking here, they definitely should have scratched Rotich last year for medal chances with Kinyamal. This year, you could argue they should do Komen for Munguti. Moraa vs. the other candidates is a toss-up.
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A few important men's 1500 results this weekend and projected updated Road to Paris standings
Dutch champs
1. Stefan Nillessen - 3:35.80 (1164pts + 100 = 1264 performance score) New Road to Paris Points Average = 1239
Stefan Nilllessen must think he is going. He has an Instagram story today touting the 44th place in the standings and with a graphic that translates to, "Almost Official."
That 1500 final at Dutch nationals was definitely set up with qualification in mind. It was run with two pacers, one who went through 700 meters and the second through 1100. Very spread out. Normally that race is an unpaced free for all with lots of contact and the Van Riel brothers prevailing late. This time in a fast pace they were nowhere.
Nillessen is an interesting story. He is a big guy who was still playing soccer two years ago. Last year he won the European U23 final in a big upset.
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