And by how grant does. I mean he does really freakin well
My thought exactly.
Rojo has a mad on that Grant didn’t race world Cross Country
Without Hobbs in that race Grant would have another WR. He front ran the race. pacer was ineffective. Without Grant in that race, Hobbs doesn’t set the WR
Agreed save for calling out the pacer, that pace job was maybe the best ever, the lights disappeared and the pacer goes completely steady for a 4-sec mile PB someone in another thread mentioned.
I don’t think the WA points tables have been updated to properly analyze bouncy track results. He beat a 5/10 guy by less than a second.
WA points tables are definitely off on this one, but don’t downplay Fisher, a 3:48 miler and 12:44 indoor 5k guy. 4:48 is a monster mark, I think worth a 3:30-31 at worst.
He looked so easy and smooth through most of the race. Based on that I was thinking he will be running for the win..and then he ran away with it. Had that super fitness glow and then showed it was for real.
Talent doesn't go away. He's my 2028 gold prediction, particularly if keeps that Die Antwoord cut. Amazing opener.
More likely not to make the team than win any medal. I’d go with Laros - younger, more talented, better kick, and won’t have to come to a near-peak to make the team.
Kessler is #1 at 2000 short track, indoors. To be honest, I think indoor track especially, in places like Boston, are as fast if not faster than outdoors but still kudos to Kessler for doing what he did tonight.
For some perspective the best times outdoors are as follows :
1. Jakob Ingebrigtsen 4:43.13 (2023)
2. H.El Guerouj 4:44.79 (1999)
3. Saidi Sief 4:46.88 (2001) (served a ban)
4. Morceli 4:47.88 (1995)
5. R.Cheruiyot 4:48.14 (2023)
6. Niyongabo 4:48.69 (1995)
7. Kibowen 4:48.74 (1998)
8. McSweyn 4:48.77 (2023)
Kessler 4:48.79, and Fisher, 4:49.48, indoors, Boston, January 24, 2026
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Kessler is #1 at 2000 short track, indoors. To be honest, I think indoor track especially, in places like Boston, are as fast if not faster than outdoors but still kudos to Kessler for doing what he did tonight.
For some perspective the best times outdoors are as follows :
1. Jakob Ingebrigtsen 4:43.13 (2023)
2. H.El Guerouj 4:44.79 (1999)
3. Saidi Sief 4:46.88 (2001) (served a ban)
4. Morceli 4:47.88 (1995)
5. R.Cheruiyot 4:48.14 (2023)
6. Niyongabo 4:48.69 (1995)
7. Kibowen 4:48.74 (1998)
8. McSweyn 4:48.77 (2023)
Kessler 4:48.79, and Fisher, 4:49.48, indoors, Boston, January 24, 2026
Inge is in a class of his own at time trials, he is some kind of machine designed specifically for running 56-58s laps as efficiently as humanly possible
Rojo has a mad on that Grant didn’t race world Cross Country
Without Hobbs in that race Grant would have another WR. He front ran the race. pacer was ineffective. Without Grant in that race, Hobbs doesn’t set the WR
Agreed save for calling out the pacer, that pace job was maybe the best ever, the lights disappeared and the pacer goes completely steady for a 4-sec mile PB someone in another thread mentioned.
Let me clarify my pacer comment. Not a knock on him. The pacing lights were clearly off as in too fast. Pacer went with the lights naturally and the was a big gap where Grant had to lead the pack and adjust into a proper rhythm eventually catching the pacer as the pacer made adjustments
no you used outdoor tables ... about 1:43.05 just approximating it in my head glancing at his & josh hoey's world athletics profiles stats all time personal top 10 performances
Hobbs KESSLER, United States - 2000 Metres, 2000 Metres Short Track, Mile Road, 1500 Metres Short Track, Mile, Mile Short Track, 3000 Metres, 1500 Metres
Calm down. Calm down guys. 2K? How often is that a race? Fair play. Hocker and Kessler are showing fantastic early season form. Kudos to both, I'm excited. But come on, breaking a 2,000m WR is about as about as impressive as breaking a London Marathon novelty costume WR.
And by how grant does. I mean he does really freakin well
My thought exactly.
Rojo has a mad on that Grant didn’t race world Cross Country
Without Hobbs in that race Grant would have another WR. He front ran the race. pacer was ineffective. Without Grant in that race, Hobbs doesn’t set the WR
How many times do I have to say it? The athletes always make the decision that's right for themselves, not the disconnected fanboys.
