Wiley was drifting backwards on the turn, she wasn't finding a kick.
At 600m, she's dead even with Hunter (1:30.76 to 1:30.74) and right behind SHK.
At just before 700m, she's now a half length behind Hunter, and a full stride behind SHK.
She was going backwards. COntrast that Willis and Congdon who were already moving up on the inside.
If she finishes, Wiley ends up 5th at best, fighting with Hunter.
Hunter and Wiley both decided to move at the top of the stretch. Wiley was in good position to pass had Hunter not stepped out and/or Hunter was in good position to pass had she not contacted Wiley.
That's all that can be said. However you and the long winded poster you responded to both "know" exactly what was going to happen.
You're both clowns although the poster you responded to is confirmed over the years.
Devastated for Addy getting tripped in the 800m final today. She most likely would have won the race were it not for that mishap.
She has worked hard and had had great results this year in the D against world class competition. She leads the DL in the 800m rankings so hoping she makes it to Tokyo.
It’s been great cheering for her in the DL and looking forward to the final. Hope to see her in Tokyo and get a podium.
“She most likely would have won the race were it not for that mishap.”
Based on what? Her not making up ground at the time of the fall? 🤔
I'm a fan of hers and I think she suffered from a positioning problem. She needed to run in second or third position early on and then finish well. And don't leave the inside of lane one open if you're running there. I can't believe how many professional runners are leaving the inside lane wide open.
You're missing the point. She gets the hate that she does because of who she associates with.
But even that could be a positive depending on how you look at it. She has stayed loyal to the people who have always supported her, even when she could have become much more popular with the bigwigs in the sport and the industry (and through them, the general running world) by ditching them. There's a good chance she also turned down more lucrative endorsement deals in order to remain with her current coach. Is there nothing virtuous about that?
Not trying to excuse everything the Johnsons (at least N.) or even Addy herself has ever done, but people should at least try to see the other side.
See the positive in her defending and continuing to associate herself with the abusive Johnsons? That's one of the dumbest takes i've seen on here.
Wiley was decently placed and Willis was in deep trouble at the point where Hunter just bounced over a couple of lanes. Hunter certainly changed the composition of the women's team. She may not have kept Wiley off the team, but more likely kept Akins off by letting Willis out out of her box.
Willis is feeling good again and with that comes the outstanding instincts of a natural-born big meet racer who has now won USA's, World U20s at 800 and 4x400, and NCAA's at indoor and outdoor 800, as well as indoor DMR. So, don't underestimate her.
Willis is feeling good again and with that comes the outstanding instincts of a natural-born big meet racer who has now won USA's, World U20s at 800 and 4x400, and NCAA's at indoor and outdoor 800, as well as indoor DMR. So, don't underestimate her.
Love seeing her success after everything she has been through!
I'm a fan of hers and I think she suffered from a positioning problem. She needed to run in second or third position early on and then finish well. And don't leave the inside of lane one open if you're running there. I can't believe how many professional runners are leaving the inside lane wide open.
No one in that 800 final was wearing soccer shin guard under compression socks.
This is what happens. Addy Wiley could have run up the back of the BYU girl and not have to go into avoidance mode.
This is a contact sport and no one wearing safeguards.
“Scummy” is an understatement. They’re literally child groomers that also doped their NAIA athletes.
Honestly the most shocking thing is that Adidas seems to have no problem sponsoring Addy and her manipulative/cheater coach(s).
just insane.
There is nothing “sympathetic” about the story anymore. Addy is an adult. She can leave and find a new coach whenever. But she won’t…and we all know why.
“Scummy” is an understatement. They’re literally child groomers that also doped their NAIA athletes.
Honestly the most shocking thing is that Adidas seems to have no problem sponsoring Addy and her manipulative/cheater coach(s).
just insane.
There is nothing “sympathetic” about the story anymore. Addy is an adult. She can leave and find a new coach whenever. But she won’t…and we all know why.
I'd like to wager that she does not leave her coach who would like to bet against me as a I am professional gambler.
“Scummy” is an understatement. They’re literally child groomers that also doped their NAIA athletes.
Honestly the most shocking thing is that Adidas seems to have no problem sponsoring Addy and her manipulative/cheater coach(s).
just insane.
There is nothing “sympathetic” about the story anymore. Addy is an adult. She can leave and find a new coach whenever. But she won’t…and we all know why.
Yeah, deliberately leaning toward understatement because I don't want to be erased.