I don't see him winning this race, but yes his finishing speed is better than most. He needs to be closer to the front to have a chance for the win, but most likely will be in last with two laps to go. Has a very good chance at a podium, although most of the field believe the same thing. Shame Fogg had an off day in the prelims.
I've been following the Drake boys for the better part of a year on YouTube. Basten has a serious kick that the other racers need to be aware of. If nobody takes it out quick and Basten stays within striking distance, he could very will finish on the podium or win.
That being said, Garcia Romo, Beadlescomb, Kipsang, and Brown are faster than Basten in a time trial setting. If the race is 3:56 or quicker, that should take the sting out of Basten and I don't see him being a threat to win.
Jonathan Davis looked strong in the heats. Could be a dark horse too.
Wow yes I'm claiming that I was right as Basten only needed to kick a little harder and he would've run. Great race over all, Romo with his masterful tactics.
Wow yes I'm claiming that I was right as Basten only needed to kick a little harder and he would've run. Great race over all, Romo with his masterful tactics.
He already had the fastest last 400m. He needs to be closer to the front when the kicking starts. Otherwise, a perfect race.