mjm wrote:
A Realist wrote:Merga is 1-1 against Rupp this year and 0-2 against Farah. He needs to beat those guys consistently before we talk about him beating Bekele.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Why would KB worry about a guy who got outkicked easily by Mr. Certified.
Are you people actually paying attention? Imane Merga has run 12:54 and 26:48 this year, as well as being World Cross Country Champ. He can kick with the best in the world, and yes, a 2009 version of Kenenisa (as well as prior years) would win in Daegu. That Kenenisa no longer exists. Even in 2009, Merga showed a nice kick at Brussels but Kenny was still King. Kenny is no longer King. Imane Merga will sit on the throne for awhile.
2009 Brussels 5000 meters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeZonhz_GD4