Any one that hurt (even in a realistic way) their believe in their God Jakob, they hurry running to downvotes. When you see threads with this kind of behavior, its typical from young fanboys.
Live with the incertitude of Jakob had a day of rest. Himself had to recours to this tactic to not be hurt by the reality.
I don't think we have a Bekele-caliber athlete and Cheptegei isn't in the same shape. I don't see him losing the 5000 barring injury or poor recovery after the 1500.
This same thread would happen every year when Mo Farah was a 3:28/12:40 guy and was unbeatable in the 5000m. Every year people agreed it was the only way to beat him yet it NEVER happened. Now we have a slightly better version of Farah in Jakob and I can assure you it will still NEVER happen. Prisoner’s dilemma. Just because they represent the same country doesn’t mean the athletes aren’t looking out for themselves. The only way to beat Jakob is to be at his level and out-kick him
Bekele did it in WC final 2003 because he was a fresh WR.
The only way Jakob loses the 5000m at the Olympics is if someone trips him up on the final lap. He won Budapest sick last year (allegedly), and there isn't anyone faster or stronger in the field this year. Probably the only guys who could beat Jakob at the 5k now are prime EL G, Bekele, and Haile.
Thing is, Jakob could most likely beat all of those guys in a fast open 5k right now. He set the 2 mile we last year and we know that he’s most likely even more fit now since the 3:26.
The only way Jakob loses the 5000m at the Olympics is if someone trips him up on the final lap. He won Budapest sick last year (allegedly), and there isn't anyone faster or stronger in the field this year. Probably the only guys who could beat Jakob at the 5k now are prime EL G, Bekele, and Haile.
Anything slower than 13 min is a gift wrapped gold medal for Jakob. Anything faster gives the field a slightly better chance, but even that seems difficult. If they go out fast (which all intentions seem to point that way), Jakob will have to do zero work besides tuck in behind the top group and wait til 200 to go. If Jakob is on his A game, good luck because I think he’s unbeatable regardless of the pace. His engine is waaay too good, and nobody can hang with him on the last 400. There’s a reason he hasn’t lost at this distance since the 2019 World Championships.
This is the Olympics. No individual athlete is sacrificing their chances for individual success for a team goal. It's every man for himself. The Ugandans have never done this in the past and they are not going to start in the Olympics.
Stephen Kissa somewhat did in the 10,000. The Ugandans have 3 guys in the 5000m with a shot theoretically so no sacrificing. The 10,000 though? Their third guy might take it out. As said before Ethiopia may send Yihune/Mehary to set a hot pace if everyone makes it through.
Stephen Kissa somewhat did in the 10,000. The Ugandans have 3 guys in the 5000m with a shot theoretically so no sacrificing. The 10,000 though? Their third guy might take it out. As said before Ethiopia may send Yihune/Mehary to set a hot pace if everyone makes it through.
Mehary is 17 and his PB is 12:54. I get he has a lot of upside, but for how long and at what pace could he actually lead these guys? choosing him over Yomif was a huge mistake.
Anything slower than 13 min is a gift wrapped gold medal for Jakob. Anything faster gives the field a slightly better chance, but even that seems difficult. If they go out fast (which all intentions seem to point that way), Jakob will have to do zero work besides tuck in behind the top group and wait til 200 to go. If Jakob is on his A game, good luck because I think he’s unbeatable regardless of the pace. His engine is waaay too good, and nobody can hang with him on the last 400. There’s a reason he hasn’t lost at this distance since the 2019 World Championships.
The performance an Monaco shows he is in top form for the 1500, but does that mean he is also in top form for running a fast 5000 after all those rounds? I am wondering if the injury's interference with his training may have made it difficult for him to fully develop his entire repertoire. Or does that run in Monaco indicate he is fully back across the board.
Anything slower than 13 min is a gift wrapped gold medal for Jakob. Anything faster gives the field a slightly better chance, but even that seems difficult. If they go out fast (which all intentions seem to point that way), Jakob will have to do zero work besides tuck in behind the top group and wait til 200 to go. If Jakob is on his A game, good luck because I think he’s unbeatable regardless of the pace. His engine is waaay too good, and nobody can hang with him on the last 400. There’s a reason he hasn’t lost at this distance since the 2019 World Championships.
The performance an Monaco shows he is in top form for the 1500, but does that mean he is also in top form for running a fast 5000 after all those rounds? I am wondering if the injury's interference with his training may have made it difficult for him to fully develop his entire repertoire. Or does that run in Monaco indicate he is fully back across the board.
I think because of his training, it doesn't really work that way. The fact he ran 3:26.73 off the same training he has always done (high mileage and a lot of threshold work) only indicates his 3000 and 5000 times have also improved.
The only way Jakob loses the 5000m at the Olympics is if someone trips him up on the final lap. He won Budapest sick last year (allegedly), and there isn't anyone faster or stronger in the field this year. Probably the only guys who could beat Jakob at the 5k now are prime EL G, Bekele, and Haile.
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