She won, actually. Leaned at the line to beat Kipyegon 14:32.29 to 14:32.31.
Oh, missed that. Go Hassan!!! If Hassan goes to the way back in the final, it will be the most ridiculous thing ever. Can she figure out something in between front running every step to being in last and a second or two off the pace at the bell. What is with her?
lol 14:32 in a prelim for no reason. Sifan Hassan is not a smart racer but dang is she fun (and the GOAT).
Eh if everyone else follows is it really dumb?
Maybe she thinks the rest of the field will have weaker legs in them if they get pushed harder today vs her crazy endurance in her legs, so she's trying to get rid of some of their kicks today vs in the finals.
lol 14:32 in a prelim for no reason. Sifan Hassan is not a smart racer but dang is she fun (and the GOAT).
Eh if everyone else follows is it really dumb?
Maybe she thinks the rest of the field will have weaker legs in them if they get pushed harder today vs her crazy endurance in her legs, so she's trying to get rid of some of their kicks today vs in the finals.
You know there's another heat, right? With Tsegay and Chebet in it?
lol 14:32 in a prelim for no reason. Sifan Hassan is not a smart racer but dang is she fun (and the GOAT).
Eh if everyone else follows is it really dumb?
Maybe she thinks the rest of the field will have weaker legs in them if they get pushed harder today vs her crazy endurance in her legs, so she's trying to get rid of some of their kicks today vs in the finals.
Maybe Hassan thinks she can wear out Faith. Does not seem like a sensible idea. Chebet go to cruise along in heat 1. Is Rowberry besides himself? Like if you were Hassan's coach wouldn't you be pulling put your hair?
Rengeruk was lucky to get up and finish. It looks like she was trying to swing wide to pass (?!?) Kipyegon and cut right in front of Taye. Why not just hold the curb and cruise in for a Q?
I mean for better or for worse these women are all competitive. Any of that top 6 could’ve stopped running yet all of them were running pretty hard to the finish including Hassan/Kipyegon semi-racing.
Maybe she thinks the rest of the field will have weaker legs in them if they get pushed harder today vs her crazy endurance in her legs, so she's trying to get rid of some of their kicks today vs in the finals.
Maybe Hassan thinks she can wear out Faith. Does not seem like a sensible idea. Chebet go to cruise along in heat 1. Is Rowberry besides himself? Like if you were Hassan's coach wouldn't you be pulling put your hair?
Why is it such a bad idea? Hassan has the best endurance in the field. She won't even feel this race come the finals. Maybe another will
Both Elise and Alicia probably would’ve struggled in the 2nd heat. Personally, I thought Elise looked much better than Monson today. Also her PR is 14:33 so she could’ve had a chance. Natosha was only 9th and they are better than her so who knows. Glad they could chill out more and make it through without too much panic.
Both Elise and Alicia probably would’ve struggled in the 2nd heat. Personally, I thought Elise looked much better than Monson today. Also her PR is 14:33 so she could’ve had a chance. Natosha was only 9th and they are better than her so who knows. Glad they could chill out more and make it through without too much panic.
Second heat looked ideal for Alicia, I disagree with you. I’d be concerned about Cranny falling off. She is a kicker and good with dramatic pace changes.
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lol 14:32 in a prelim for no reason. Sifan Hassan is not a smart racer but dang is she fun (and the GOAT).
Eh if everyone else follows is it really dumb?
Maybe she thinks the rest of the field will have weaker legs in them if they get pushed harder today vs her crazy endurance in her legs, so she's trying to get rid of some of their kicks today vs in the finals.
The problem with that strategy is that Tsegay and Chebet got to run a lot slower in the other heat. Chebet, in particular, will come in really rested.
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