What are you babbling about? How many of those 1:43 guys run 3:29? Rojo was referring to Wightmans speed in relation to other 1,500m runners, which should worry Jakob if he can't break him before the final 250m.
I think he would have ran 12:39 today and would have entered among the legends with Bekele, Geb, and Komen to have been able to run sub 12:40 in a true race. (not a time trial like Cheptegei).
I think he would have ran 12:39 today and would have entered among the legends with Bekele, Geb, and Komen to have been able to run sub 12:40 in a true race. (not a time trial like Cheptegei).
He will have chances next year. The resurgence of these 3 Kenyans and Aregawi is going to lead to some hugely fast times. They are all taking notice that in the right circumstances pushing the pace from 1500 out or further can result in not only fast times but wins. Letting it slow has led to wins/top 5 finishes for athletes not at their level. Unless they’re spooked by Jakobs presence it’s a matter of time for him to run like Fisher did except have a 1:55 last 800 to win in a crazy time.
I haven't watched the race yet, so I'm just shooting in the dark.
But I doubt it, in a fast race he would sit and kick the last 400m. So probably 12:41-43.
last lap was run in 57.75. Maybe a 55/56 last lap at best by Jake if we're to believe he is in sub 12:40 shape. so a 12:43 at best if Jake decided to take it from the bell. But Krop didn't truly change gears until the last 150 to drop Grant so if he sat on him, 12:44 high to 12:45 low.
Mo Farah has similar or better championship record than Bekele, Geb, or Komen. Yet no one would consider him a better distance athlete than any of them.