That last 200 was insane! Kid is a freak. Also why do the announcers think his name is Spencer Jackson? You think they could learn the name of a HS record holder.
The boy’s seeded 800m (1:49) was faster than the invitational (1:50).
I don't get why everybody is so certain that the 3200 is going to be a lights out smokeshow.
The miles and 800's are almost always tactical, and like this year, often the fastest time of the day comes from a slower heat. While the last heat of the 3200s is always the fastest, everybody trusts their kick too much and they never go out fast enough to have a real shot at records.
If they get out 4:14 or faster, now we're talking, but most years it's like 4:20 then close 4:15- super impressive, but often underwhelming given the field assembled.
Maybe this year will be the one since Jackson Spencer's in it, but I'm not holding my breath.
Spencer BURIED Mantecon that last 200. Mantecon is no slouch.. one of the best kicks I’ve seen from a HS boy in a 3200. Crazy wheels, definitely think he is in sub 8:25 shape in a better paced race.
I don't get why everybody is so certain that the 3200 is going to be a lights out smokeshow.
The miles and 800's are almost always tactical, and like this year, often the fastest time of the day comes from a slower heat. While the last heat of the 3200s is always the fastest, everybody trusts their kick too much and they never go out fast enough to have a real shot at records.
If they get out 4:14 or faster, now we're talking, but most years it's like 4:20 then close 4:15- super impressive, but often underwhelming given the field assembled.
Maybe this year will be the one since Jackson Spencer's in it, but I'm not holding my breath.
Spencer BURIED Mantecon that last 200. Mantecon is no slouch.. one of the best kicks I’ve seen from a HS boy in a 3200. Crazy wheels, definitely think he is in sub 8:25 shape in a better paced race.
Easily, could see sub 8:20, he led practically the whole thing and his last 200 was in 26 or so (I believe it was 27 low but he let up the last 10 meters).
Spencer BURIED Mantecon that last 200. Mantecon is no slouch.. one of the best kicks I’ve seen from a HS boy in a 3200. Crazy wheels, definitely think he is in sub 8:25 shape in a better paced race.
Don’t get me wrong, I think Spencer wins this regardless, but he was fresh and Mantecon had a 1:49 800 in his legs from yesterday. Might have been a little closer if he was also fresh.