Armstronglivs wrote:
In over 40 years the 800 record has only been lowered by 0.82 of a second, going back to Coe, while Rudisha's 2012 record still stands. Coe was a phenomenon and Rudisha was a true stand-out in the event. To improve upon Rudisha's record by 0.91 secs simply isn't possible, bar two developments (likely combined) - technology, such as innovations in tracks and shoes beyond anything currently seen, and drugs that are more powerful than any previously used. The latter is likely a work in progress.
Just too stupid to give the 0.92 seconds improvement which he meant.
A further improvement of the 800m WRE by 0.92 seconds not POSSIBLE - what a laughable view. David Rudisha represents the ultimate benchmark of humanity for 800m - makes sense. For sure much faster times are possible - as in any event.