Oh my GOD what is Rupp going to do in the 5000??????

Legate wrote:

Pretty sure Lagan has romped on them every chance he has over 5k so I don't see how he isn't in their league. CLEARLY they aren't in lagats, moron.

Except when Rupp ran down Lagat the last time they raced and the US 5k trials of course....

The 5000 is more like 1500 racing in championship meets. You can't go with what happened a month ago when everyone just wanted to run fast and not worried about medals.

First objective is to get through the qualifying round with something left in the tank and stay out of trouble.

The final is likely to be tactical. Those with great mile speed and in great position will have the best chance if it's tactical. For the most part, it's wide open. I like Rupp's chances to medal as good as any others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6se4_rHyBc

Two Turntables wrote:

The 5000 is more like 1500 racing in championship meets. You can't go with what happened a month ago when everyone just wanted to run fast and not worried about medals.

First objective is to get through the qualifying round with something left in the tank and stay out of trouble.

The final is likely to be tactical. Those with great mile speed and in great position will have the best chance if it's tactical. For the most part, it's wide open. I like Rupp's chances to medal as good as any others.

Agree. And Who is going to take the pace. The Ethiopians? Koech?

RalenGupp wrote:

he'll win 13:06.8 put it in the books

THIS...BALLIN'!

Rupp is a favorite in the 5000. No question. He spotted Mo a step and could not make it up. Imagine if he is running for the win over the final 800m. It looked like he was running to medal in the 10. I am not saying he will win. He still needs to beat Farah, Lagat and a couple Ethiopians. But he will not be a step behind when the real racing begins. It could go Rupp 13:03, Farah 13:04, Lagat 13:05. Probably a smaller margin though.

Probably he will settle in behind his teammate Lagat and kick hard the last lap. He's not going to win gold but he has a shot at a medal (Rupp that is).

[quote]Two Turntables wrote:

The 5000 is more like 1500 racing in championship meets. You can't go with what happened a month ago when everyone just wanted to run fast and not worried about medals.

/quote]

Yes. You can't compare a one-day paced race for money with multi-round championship racing, particularly the Olympics. There is no pressure in the first. The very fact that it is the Olympics makes everyone cautious and the racing tactical.

You are an idiot.

Stop going by SB, Lagat closed in 52 in that race.

No athlete will line up for the 5k and be happier that Lagat is toeing the line. 15 international medals commands respect, no matter his age.

I am completely ecstatic that an American won a medal in the 10k regardless of whom was in the race. I have not yelled that hard at the TV since Kennedy was in the lead in the 5k in Atlanta.

My predication is with Gabremeskel. He beat Farah indoors on 1 shoe. It will be interesting to see how this race unfolds since Rupp and Farah showcased their finishing speed, it may turn out to be an honest race from get go in an effort to wear down their kicks.

CANT WAIT FOR SATURDAY!

What do you think Shalane and Kara go 1-2 in the marathon?

That DL Paris was a great meet. It would have been cool if Farah and Rupp were in that race to see what they could do, but I think they did the right thing by staying home and focusing on training. I believe both are close to 12:45 shape, as that was Salazar's goal, which he stated long before that Paris meet. So they should be respectful of Gebremeskel's 12:46.81 WL mark, but not fearful.

So yeah, they're fully capable of a 1-2 again, but it will no doubt be a tougher, faster race. The Africans should still have a healthy respect for Lagat's kick along with Mo/Galen, and keep it moving this time.

I also look forward to Mo and Galen entering a DL event or two after the Olympics and crushing some national records!

I think the Kenyans should have went to London a few weeks earlier.

He'll always be the Justin Bieber of the Track world to me. He looks, acts, and talks just like the guy. I just can't bring myself to root for the guy.....

And you are what we call a HATER - never give respect where respect is due.

You were probably part of the boycott Chic Fil A crowd too...

I think he has a serious chance as long as he is mostly recovered physically and emotionally from the 10k. He and Farah are going to go into an Olympic final with no pressure on them and tons of confidence, thats a huge advantage.

it depends on the pace. i think rupp and farah showed they can kick. i think they will go with 400 to go.. but if they don't start pressing from 500.. and if they go with 200 to go.. then gebremeskel is dangerous... gebremeskel - does not run the full 400 fast.

if you look at paris he went from almost 180 meters... but he looked so fast at then end.

Its going to be very tight at the end.. and positioning will be tough. Mo is on a high and momentum and the crowd are on his side.

Will not be surprised if someone like gebrehiwot, lomong factors more in this race.

I think rupp can get a silver..

Favorites are

Farah

Gebremeskel

Rupp

Lagat

Gebrehiwot

Koech

*stipe wrote:

Rupp is a favorite in the 5000. No question. He spotted Mo a step and could not make it up. Imagine if he is running for the win over the final 800m. It looked like he was running to medal in the 10. I am not saying he will win. He still needs to beat Farah, Lagat and a couple Ethiopians. But he will not be a step behind when the real racing begins. It could go Rupp 13:03, Farah 13:04, Lagat 13:05. Probably a smaller margin though.

^ this. Rupp was definitely positioning himself for the best shot at medal in the 10k. I hope he puts himself out there and goes for the win in the 5.

Lagat has only ran 1 5000 this year and it was indoors. Lagat and Rupp will be ready for the Africans.

There are many comment focusing on the Africans in the race that can run 12:50 or under. That is irrelevant. It is only important what they run in the final. The runner with the best PR or season best many times loses in an Olympic final. It is about peaking and being the best on that day. Look out for a fast race. The Africans do not want to get out-kicked by Rupp again. The 10K meter runners are going to be teased about it for years when they get home.