People were talking wr, and certainly sub 3:51. She was dusted by Tsegay, so no, a disappointing run imo.
Yeah but thats ‘people’ i.e pundits, based off a final km in an Olympic 5k race
Its not like Chebet gave a press conference and said shed run 3.51
Except Chebet is absolutely capable of 3:51 or better. People here think that talent can be unique and super specific to a particular distance -- but that's not the way physiology works. Chebet's 13:58 plus her 56/26s closing ability at 400/200 suggest she absolutely has both the wheels and the engine for a 3:50 run. This was her first "real" 1500m as a pro. Today was her first meeting with the distance, a "hello". Once they get to know each other, we will see something special from Chebet. I don't see what's so controversial about this. 3:54 is not her ceiling.
Yeah but thats ‘people’ i.e pundits, based off a final km in an Olympic 5k race
Its not like Chebet gave a press conference and said shed run 3.51
Except Chebet is absolutely capable of 3:51 or better. People here think that talent can be unique and super specific to a particular distance -- but that's not the way physiology works. Chebet's 13:58 plus her 56/26s closing ability at 400/200 suggest she absolutely has both the wheels and the engine for a 3:50 run. This was her first "real" 1500m as a pro. Today was her first meeting with the distance, a "hello". Once they get to know each other, we will see something special from Chebet. I don't see what's so controversial about this. 3:54 is not her ceiling.
Except Chebet is absolutely capable of 3:51 or better. People here think that talent can be unique and super specific to a particular distance -- but that's not the way physiology works. Chebet's 13:58 plus her 56/26s closing ability at 400/200 suggest she absolutely has both the wheels and the engine for a 3:50 run. This was her first "real" 1500m as a pro. Today was her first meeting with the distance, a "hello". Once they get to know each other, we will see something special from Chebet. I don't see what's so controversial about this. 3:54 is not her ceiling.
Anyone think Hoare was out front trying to work the legs out of the runners to help Nuguse push and kick late? Granted no one else went with him (Hoare), but also looked as if he fine letting Yared pass but then held firm in his lane for everyone else.
Yeah but thats ‘people’ i.e pundits, based off a final km in an Olympic 5k race
Its not like Chebet gave a press conference and said shed run 3.51
Except Chebet is absolutely capable of 3:51 or better. People here think that talent can be unique and super specific to a particular distance -- but that's not the way physiology works. Chebet's 13:58 plus her 56/26s closing ability at 400/200 suggest she absolutely has both the wheels and the engine for a 3:50 run. This was her first "real" 1500m as a pro. Today was her first meeting with the distance, a "hello". Once they get to know each other, we will see something special from Chebet. I don't see what's so controversial about this. 3:54 is not her ceiling.
People were expecting a lot more....today. She's not going to keep racing this distance. I'll be surprised if we see many more of these 1500s.