Rojo's Favorite Kamar Etyang Racing the 1500 at USATF Bermuda Games

If Sowinski is pacing, they will be dead on unless the field doesn't feel like moving. By far the best pacer in the world and the best since the late Matt Scherer (RIP). Still a good racer though!

Etyang is an intriguing prospect for sure and he'll be fine in the Asics judging by Katir.

USATF Bermuda Games?

Agree. I wonder what the pace request is. I think Etyang is quite raw. He’s only run under 3:36 in that Trials race, but clearly there’s quite a bit of talent. And yes with Etyang it seems like he’s joined a solid group/coaching setup, and ASICS I have to say has been picking their spots pretty well lately globally. This is an exciting year for the 1500. I’m intrigued by what we’ll see from Etyang, Keter, Kessler, Hocker and Tefera. All guys who have potential for major steps forward due to youth or newfound health.

Hey if Bermuda paid for the meet to be on and it’s a showcase for a lot of Americans who’s to complain?

I forget. Why is USATF putting on a meet in another country?

Are there no decent tracks here in the USA?

He beat Joshua Cheptegei in a 1500m in Uganda last year. He's the tall dude in the black singlet.

Good catch missed that, correct to first race out of East Africa. His actual PB is 3:33.02, but for some reason the Kenyan Trials results have been consistently been reported incorrectly.

He wasn't born at altitude. He's from Turkana in Northern Kenya near the border with South Sudan (same area as Paul Ereng and Daniel Simiu Ebenyo). Looks like he moved to Iten for high school at St. Patrick's. He's not Kalenjin so ethnically he's closer to South Sudanese types like Athing Mu, Peter Bol, Marco Rop and Lopez Lomong.

I think he's also confirmed via IG the correct spelling of his name is Etiang, not Etyang. Both spellings exist in Kenya hence the confusion.

He may have the height, but I'm still waiting for another tall skinny guy with mechanics similar to a 17-year-old Asbel Kiprop. A once-in-a-lifetime athlete, which makes how his reign ended so sad.

Where can we watch this outside the US?

Good info, El K. Will call him Etiang from now. That tall, lean and lanky body type is a good fit for the 800/1500. As far as watching, try the World Athletics YouTube or on the website it should provide some clarity.

Very funny race. It was a bit deceptive because Bartlesmeyer completely sandbagged the race and nearly won it. Loved the watch checking and celebrating.

He actually stopped his watch on the line before celebrating LOL. But the time was disappointing.