Kipsiro in the lead. Pace has picked up a bit.
Kipsiro in the lead. Pace has picked up a bit.
Extremely slow pace so far. They passed 2k at 5:53.
Sully just off the leader
If the guys in Heat 2 have any cajones, then all the time qualifiers will come from them.
Espana from Spain in the lead. It's not fast. Good for Cragg who got sixth in heat 1.
ming ding xiong wrote:
Cragg is probably out.
I think he has a chance. The guys placing 5 and higher in the second heat probably won't finish faster than Cragg's 13:38 (unless they really pick it up soon). In the third heat nbcolympics already shows three DNS on the start list. And Bekele and Lagat don't need to push the pace in the third heat.
Edit: 3k in 8:40
They're introducing the PV. Pack ran past. Everyone still there.
Kipsiro pushing it a bit. Blincoe and Dobson at the back of the main pack.
floto wrote:
Extremely slow pace so far. They passed 2k at 5:53.
They'll need a 7:49 closing 3K, to match the last qualifying time. It can happen, especially for a ready Lagat. But Dobson is likely trapped into needing top 4.
Dobson loses contact to the lead pack with 8 guys (including Blincoe)
Farah now takes the lead. He looks good.
I'm late to the party... did Ramzi scratch out? The Olympics website says that he's supposed to be in this heat.
I don't see Ramzi.
AdamLocked wrote:
I'm late to the party... did Ramzi scratch out? The Olympics website says that he's supposed to be in this heat.
Yes, Ramzi DNS.
Positive drug test - I hope :)
6 and a gap. Blincoe now joins the main group. Dobson 20 meters back. 11:18 at 4000
Farah looks weak! He is out!
ttc wrote:
They'll need a 7:49 closing 3K, to match the last qualifying time. It can happen, especially for a ready Lagat. But Dobson is likely trapped into needing top 4.
Well, with an 8:40 3K, a 5:02 final 2K is needed (time qualifier). Still possible, but not ideal for being fresh for the final.
LOL should've read the second page first, yeah he's DNS. Guess he's happy with that Gold.
... and WTF I thought Bekele was running this? Damn I am not paying attention!
8 with 800 to go. All the contenders are there.