Nuguse will lead a semi-fast pace, and stop his effort near the finish line (he doesn't give a s**t about the win, only being in the US team matters) while Hocker will sprint like his life depended on it (like an idiot, and to appease his fanboys who have witnessed him win NOTHING AT ALL this year). Third guy will be a close call between three guys: Kessler, Koech and Hoey.
Whereabouts has Nuguse been? lol Seems awfully quiet. Kessler may surprise people. He peaked well at the trials last year and ran a good race at the Olympics. Most likely top three will be the same as last year with guys like Green, Strand etc. right there.
Did you sleep through Pre?
Nuguse was walked down by Laros lol. Nats will come down to a kick and Yared will not be the winner, but he should be top three. Kessler ftw with Hocker right there.
Nuguse was walked down by Laros lol. Nats will come down to a kick and Yared will not be the winner, but he should be top three. Kessler ftw with Hocker right there.
Yeah. Hocker is great at peaking and usually has Yared’s number in a championship race. This could be the uear that Kessler beats them just based on his improvement curve and proven ability to peak as well.
Nuguse: Most consistent. Has the biggest arsenal to be able to lead and guarantee a spot on the team or kick off a fast pace (if someone else sets one). Only vulnerable in a race closer to 3:40 Hocker: The Olympic Champ. On paper, like last year, he’s not had any extremely dominant wins in the 15 yet, but is ahead of 2024 in every event. Even if lightnight doesn’t strike with his peak (3:27) like last year and get him on the Tokyo podium, he’s borderline a lock for the team Nathan Green: I think Green/Kessler/Strand are all fighting tooth and nail for third in this race. I’m picking Green because his kick is as good as Strand’s and he seems to have the least to lose of the three. Kessler has a spot on the team to defend, and Strand is not to be trusted tactically. Seems to have had the most poise this year and his kick is as good as just about anyone in the field Kessler: If he misses his spot, I’m imagining it will be by a fraction. He’s very consistent and has proven himself under pressure, but Pre was a tough look, especially with how look his fellow Olympians and the college guys are looking. Hoping I’m wrong and he comes into his own and wins the whole thing, but fear it may not be his year Strand: Crazy upside, Pre was promising and NCAAs was the most impressive (and frustrating) 2nd place finish I’ve seen in some time. I just haven’t seen him put it “all together” before, and his lifetime head to head against Green is abysmal. I think his best shot will be in a 3:33 ish race because we’ve seen him be able to kick off that. Any slower, and I’m not confident he’ll be in the right spot. Any faster, I think he could get dropped if Trials last year is any indication. Luke Houser: A year ago thought he was the least talented of his Washington buddies but the World Indoor gold and 3:33 win this summer was super promising. Outside shot, but a shot nonetheless if the race is slower or he has a breakout Ciattei: Would love to see him get payback for the Trials fourth, but unless he’s reached a new level at 30, I just don’t think he’s beating all the younger contenders Liam Murphy: If he makes the final, should have the strength to hang in a faster race. The storyline of redeeming NCAAs is fun, but him beating the 5-6 guys listed already is a longshot Sam Prakel: Mister consistent, can’t see him making the team but would also be shocked not to see him in the final Abel Teffra: Similar narrative to Murphy, but less likely to last in a 3:29-3:31 race. I expect he’ll be a bigger factor as he develops his engine Ben Allen: Hoping he’s ready for a breakout and a sponsor. In a sea of 3:33 guys, but seems to be on the upswing Gary Martin: Should probably have him higher up, but I think in a field this good, he might still be an also ran. So many guys around his PRs on paper though, that he could break through and shock everyone
Incredibly hot take but Nuguse wins Strand second Kessler third. I’ll get ratioed into oblivion for leaving Cole off but there’s normally a causality we don’t see coming. I think this is the one.
In terms of watching the championships, I see that NBC/Peacock will show it on Aug 2&3. Does anyone know how to watch the rounds/semis during the week, though? Thanks a lot.
In terms of watching the championships, I see that NBC/Peacock will show it on Aug 2&3. Does anyone know how to watch the rounds/semis during the week, though? Thanks a lot.
It's supposed to be on both NBC/Peacock and usatf.tv. It's assumed that the missing stuff will be on usatf.tv.
Yeah, it's a bit confusing - usatf says coverage will be on demand, and there's nothing about the champs on its watch webpage... hopefully, you're right. Thanks
