1500 men detailed predictions

i agree with your statement about the rivalry being great for the sport. It's like Ovett and Coe in the days which was fantastic. It's always good when someone is challenging a dominance. If Kerr wins this time, he has proven himself as the best Championship racer right now and if Jacob wins, he has proven himself as the total dominant middle distance runner. What result is best for the sport though? If Jacob loses he will continue to race and run fast in 1500m and other distances. If Kerr wins, will he continue racing against Jacob and the other DL runners? If fear not, but hope I am wrong.

Why would it be a shame to lose against Kerr? There will only be one winner tonight, but there will be silver and bronze to be handed out. In most places (outside of Letsrun) that is decent. Jacob would be disappointed I am sure, which is fairly normal in sports. Shameful it would not be

It's less than 4 hours to race time now sir, are you on the edge of your seat yet????? Because I am ready for the moon you feeling me sir?????

Let's go Josh KERR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get it done I'm begging you!!!!!!!

Well the word shame comes about because of how much denigration he has shown in the direction of my man KERR in addition to how much commensurate extravagance he has shown himself and his own unbeatability, you feeling me sir???????

It's shameful to lose after being so censorious of KERR right sir??????

Why do I get rhe feeling we will never see this account post here again in 4 hours time?

On any given day, anyone is beatable. Really so many variables that cannot be foreseen. Only way Hocker will win is off very slow and tactical race.

Ha- pretty good. I sometimes wonder if some of what he boasts about his mental game is to affect Jakob. I suppose the great ones tend to publicly put pressure on themselves also to pysch themselves up.

I have no doubt Kerr will be 100% dialed in though. As for Jakob - I can't imagine he won't step on that start line without thinking about his 2 consecutive losses, and maybe Pre as well.

LOL, or not! I for one will admit Jakob is better if he wins.

1. Ingebrigtsen

2. Cheruiyot

3. Nuguse

Best result is what will inspire athletes to work the hardest. I can only assume Jakob aspires to be GOAT, which would require him to really assert dominance in the 1500 because back to back WC losses and no WR yet are not things you want on a GOAT resume. If he loses tonight, he will have to work much harder in the 1500 to make up for this and it will delay any plans for really moving up to tackle a 5k WR and compete in the 10k and beyond. I think he would need at least the WR and to come back and obliterate the field in the next WC to be in the conversation for GOAT. I would prefer to see him in this situation so we fans get more competition and racing. And let Kerr have his time if he wins.. the guy is really pushing himself to new levels, so I don't doubt he can take his game to another level and start thinking WR attempt. When it's an Olympic year, nothing else but that gold matters, but if he gets that he can afford to focus on other accomplishments. I mean could you imagine 2 people independently trying to break the WR? What a treat for track fans that would be.

Potato Tim??? LOLz

It's not like I'm betting my neck or head on KERR winning right???? Did I do that so it seems to you?????

You thought I'm gonna die sir????

Fascinating.. at first my initial prediction got many more down votes, but it's been pulling even through today. I think the Jakob femboys are starting to take Kerr seriously.

I hope this doesn’t happen but Jakob will win by 2 seconds. But i have learned to never bet against Norwegian asthmatics. Heres my totally wrong prediction. Kerr naguse cheriuyot and komen try to follow Jakob but fail in the last 100 at the line as jakob doesnt even look labored - hocker chases everyone down to take bronze - and one of naguse cheriuyot kerr or komen finish a very labored but impressive silver. Kessler in 6th but a good smart run he just couldnt chase down the kenyans and kerr

1) Jacob

2) Leaning Kenyan

3) Other Norwegian

Had Hocker winning only if race was slower, but dude is super fit!

Ok, Kerr didn't win, but he did run 3:27. And yes, your hero couldn't and won't be able to run 3:26 or 3:27 in a championship final without pacers and wavelight.

IT WAS SO THRILLING!!!!!!!!! Props to 'em all! Cole GOLD & OR, Kerr and Nuguse at the line!! Kessler PB!!!! TEAM USA! 3 Americans in top 5!!! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RACE!

Yeah he put some distance on Jakob, but Hocker came through big time. Jakob is def NOT the king of the 1500. He can go back to being king of time trialing.