The thing is, it's four years between Olympics. That's a long time. A runner can go from his prime to his decline in less time than that. Four years ago (actually five) Kipchoge won so easily that probably most thought a repeat would be a no-brainer. But this past fall he lost badly and now the chances of him winning the Olympics are uncertain. This is the GOAT we're talking about. For Rupp, who is far from the GOAT, chances are even more uncertain.
Is Brazier is considered “distance” then Hoppel has to be number two on that list.
Low Mileage Runner wrote:
Disirregardlessly...
So... regardlessly?
distancerunningwizard wrote:
Engel and Centrowitz can no longer beat Hocker..he has more speed
Isn't his 800 PR 1:48? With all due respect, that is not a lot of speed for a 3:50 guy.
Smart of Nike to make an offer now. Unlikely either will make an olympic team, so Nike can lowball them on salary and include a huge bonus clause if they make the team. That way they'll have two studs locked into a much cheaper rate than they'd pay a year from now when both are even better.
Teare List wrote:
Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker are probably the best chances America has at a global distance medal (other than Brazier of course) in this years Olympic Games. So yes they should go pro immediately.
You’re forgetting Centro at 13 flat and an amazing racer...
Look at the splits of that 1:48
distancerunningwizard wrote:
Engel and Centrowitz can no longer beat Hocker..he has more speed
Does nobody remember Centro outkicking Hocker in the 5k in December? That didn't seem impressive at the time, but watching Hocker's kick in the NCAA champs has given me greater appreciation for Centro. I think he'll make the team.
Its Nike U not U of Nike
Les wrote:
The thing is, it's four years between Olympics. That's a long time. A runner can go from his prime to his decline in less time than that. Four years ago (actually five) Kipchoge won so easily that probably most thought a repeat would be a no-brainer. But this past fall he lost badly and now the chances of him winning the Olympics are uncertain. This is the GOAT we're talking about. For Rupp, who is far from the GOAT, chances are even more uncertain.
Rupp is probably the most consistent racer on the planet. Wouldn’t put anything past him.
stantheman72 wrote:
distancerunningwizard wrote:
Engel and Centrowitz can no longer beat Hocker..he has more speed
Isn't his 800 PR 1:48? With all due respect, that is not a lot of speed for a 3:50 guy.
He ran that in a 56/52 negative split, which should indicates more like a 1:46 MAYBE a 1:45 if in the right race. That's average speed, but more than enough. Jakob ran 1:46 right around his 3:28 I believe.
yessirskiii wrote:
Les wrote:
The thing is, it's four years between Olympics. That's a long time. A runner can go from his prime to his decline in less time than that. Four years ago (actually five) Kipchoge won so easily that probably most thought a repeat would be a no-brainer. But this past fall he lost badly and now the chances of him winning the Olympics are uncertain. This is the GOAT we're talking about. For Rupp, who is far from the GOAT, chances are even more uncertain.
Rupp is probably the most consistent racer on the planet. Wouldn’t put anything past him.
No way he would be considered more consistent than Kipchoge.
Maybe their success is a direct result of Ben Johnson adopting the tradition of pee hazing
Most times done by Jacob were by pace.
Kiplimo and Muktar Edris are better kickers.
Tsegay will be the revelation of the next OG and is a severe treat for Sifan Hassan.
helloo wrote:
Track and Field baby wrote:
It sounds like they genuinely aren't sure yet about whether they will go pro or not based on this interview. Either that or they are really good at keeping it under the radar.
https://youtu.be/-rZNbxobodYBased on how open they sound to going pro in this interview I bet they'll take a deal. The second one or two guys on the Oregon team take a deal then all of them will jump ship.
Centro, Hocker, Teare - 1, 2, 3 sweep at the trials. You heard it here first