Comeonnow wrote:
Seriously though, 2 awkward bodied boys from Norway take 2 gold medals in incredible times against people who look like like they're from central casting in their event. I'm not saying this smells but the whole Norwegian olympic team doesn't look the part for the times they're putting down, even that Triathlon guy.
Look I'm not saying that the Ingebrigtsens aren't doping. It's possible.
But we've known Jakob was a generational talent for at least the last 6 years...
Hassan needs to sleep now for a month. I’m just in awe of what’s she’s done. From the fall and sprint in the 1500 prelim to this moment. My g-d, you all realize you will NEVER see this again. What else does Hassan have in store for us going forward. I can’t wait to find out. Maybe a track/marathon double in Paris. Who knows.
slippy wrote:
Not bad for a guy with no KICK.
Ingerbrigsten ran a masterful race — forcing Cheriyot’s hand and breaking this field open. Kerr ran unbelievable. If this is even a fraction slower - say, 3:31-3:32 (which is still blazing for a championship race) - I think Kerr is your winner. It took running the kick out of Kerr to win, and that’s exactly what Jakob and Tim did. They were total class today.
Wise Old Man wrote:
Phil Ken Sebben wrote:
3:31ish moving up the entire race. Wow
Hocker ran a great race. He closed strong off his PB. He’s not ready for Jakob….yet, but he will be in a year or two.
He did run well, smart not to try and stay with that pace. However, Jakob is only 20 as well, he'll be ready +.
Jzs wrote:
Lapped runners interfered with the result; crooked Schweizer with that group clogging up the track up the front straightaway … at that point the race was adulterated.
Hassan timed her attack to use them. Really smart.
cjkffg wrote:
slippy wrote:
Not bad for a guy with no KICK.
Ingerbrigsten ran a masterful race — forcing Cheriyot’s hand and breaking this field open. Kerr ran unbelievable. If this is even a fraction slower - say, 3:31-3:32 (which is still blazing for a championship race) - I think Kerr is your winner. It took running the kick out of Kerr to win, and that’s exactly what Jakob and Tim did. They were total class today.
+1
High hopes wrote:
Wise Old Man wrote:
Hocker ran a great race. He closed strong off his PB. He’s not ready for Jakob….yet, but he will be in a year or two.
Hocker got it wrong tactically. He hung back and missed a move around 450 to go. But this is a great Olympics for him. 20 years old, first international champs, walks away with a 3:31 PB. He's the future of US distance running. Now he has to figure out how to get near Jakob
Hobbs Kessler would like a word
TMADDDHASFNE wrote:
Great 1500!!!
+1
The poster who complained about the slow men's 800 with undeserving medalists will be happy.
TMADDDHASFNE wrote:
Cole's 3:31.40 PB --- EXPECT GREAT THINGS in the future!!!
If he races in the next 30 days it will be the near future.
Another giver of +1 wrote:
TMADDDHASFNE wrote:
Great 1500!!!
+1
The poster who complained about the slow men's 800 with undeserving medalists will be happy.
“Jakob could have had the WR but he eased up. Disgrace to the sport”
That poster probably
oops I upped myself wrote:
High hopes wrote:
Hocker got it wrong tactically. He hung back and missed a move around 450 to go. But this is a great Olympics for him. 20 years old, first international champs, walks away with a 3:31 PB. He's the future of US distance running. Now he has to figure out how to get near Jakob
Hobbs Kessler would like a word
odds are heavily against kessler going to the top. hyper-early developers usually peak very early and lose interest.
Comeonnow wrote:
Seriously though, 2 awkward bodied boys from Norway take 2 gold medals in incredible times against people who look like like they're from central casting in their event. I'm not saying this smells but the whole Norwegian olympic team doesn't look the part for the times they're putting down, even that Triathlon guy.
Agreed. Something is not right with those performances.
loved seeing Hassan's interview with Lewis Johnson. She is just glowing. So happy. She is so serious on the track, i think people get the impression that she is a joyless robot. ROJO had eluded to this, saying she is great with reporters.
SIFFAN MF HASSAN!
How is a 2 second PR in an Olympic final a tactical error?
That 1500 was a fantastic final track race for the games, what a race between Jakob and Tim. Can't wait for the 2022 rematch.
Cool to see Kerr get bronze as well, great close by him.
Indian javelin thrower for Gold. He'll be a national sports hero who doesn't play cricket.
Wise Old Man wrote:
Hassan needs to sleep now for a month. I’m just in awe of what’s she’s done. From the fall and sprint in the 1500 prelim to this moment. My g-d, you all realize you will NEVER see this again. What else does Hassan have in store for us going forward. I can’t wait to find out. Maybe a track/marathon double in Paris. Who knows.
Just before the race, Hassan's management revealed to Dutch press that she has been with a leg injury during the entire tournament. People who saw her grab her hip after the 5000 prelims will understand now.
Where's Vashti? Already out?
Neeraj Chopra for gold in the javelin! Jai jai India!!
TMADDDHASFNE wrote:
Indian javelin thrower for Gold. He'll be a national sports hero who doesn't play cricket.
Or field hockey