If Knighton lets it rip in the final, we might see something crazy. Lyles looked good too but Knighton has to be the favorite heading in. 5% chance of sub 19.32?
When has somebody closed a sub-13 race with a 53 last lap after running 1:57 for the 800m prior to that? The only one I can think of is Bekele at the 2008 Olympics. He won that race. Grant needs to run like this at worlds. He has to wind it up from 3-4 laps out. If he runs like he did at the 10,000m champs, he will have a worse finish than if he squeezes down the pace. That is Grant’s strength. Not closing a hard last 400m.
If Knighton lets it rip in the final, we might see something crazy. Lyles looked good too but Knighton has to be the favorite heading in. 5% chance of sub 19.32?
I don't disagree with you but let's not forget about Kerley being in the mix.