OKComparison wrote:
Compared to the other US based runners he did OK, but man be lost perhaps his only career opportunity to medal on the world stage. He really should have been able to kick with these guys. It was fast enough to break up the pack a little, but slow enough that he might have been able to medal if he had been able to react to the first last lap move. He will look back at this as his best opportunity missed. I doubt that any WC or olympics will be set up this well for his abilities.
He ran an outstanding race and exceeded the expectations of most LR posters. He is undoubtly is stoked about his performance. I can't see how anyone with experience in competitive distance running could think his race was a failure.