The Women’s 1500 stands out. Perhaps better than the WC final considering you have Welteji and Mageean in there along with the medalists.
The Mens 5,000 is intriguing because Aregawi and Barega should be back with a vengeance.
Unfortunately a lot of big names missing in other events, but the mens 110 hurdles and Women’s 100m hurdles as should the mens and Women’s 100 and Women’s 200. Might be missing some other good fields but those are what I remrmber
Thought #1: for some reason, I predict Grant Fisher will win this one. Sub-prediction: people will still refute that he’s run one of the best seasons in U.S. distance history because he failed to medal.
Thought #2: C’mon, Sydney. You’re just begging avid track fans to think you’re doping.
The Women’s 1500 stands out. Perhaps better than the WC final considering you have Welteji and Mageean in there along with the medalists.
The Mens 5,000 is intriguing because Aregawi and Barega should be back with a vengeance.
Unfortunately a lot of big names missing in other events, but the mens 110 hurdles and Women’s 100m hurdles as should the mens and Women’s 100 and Women’s 200. Might be missing some other good fields but those are what I remrmber
Women's 400, 800, 400H, 3000SC, HJ, PV and DT are missing the current world champions.
Does lightening strike twice and Monson and Fisher contend for the win in the 5000? I don’t think so. I’m going to believe that Hassan flailed last week because she tripped over the rail and ran on the infield. She redeems her season and wins it. On the men’s side, Barega reminds everybody he’s the most talented distance runner in the world, and wins it as well to redeem his season.
GF has run the best season in US history in terms of times, no question. It will be interesting to see whether he can match the wheels of Aregawi and Barega. I can't wait,
Does lightening strike twice and Monson and Fisher contend for the win in the 5000? I don’t think so. I’m going to believe that Hassan flailed last week because she tripped over the rail and ran on the infield. She redeems her season and wins it. On the men’s side, Barega reminds everybody he’s the most talented distance runner in the world, and wins it as well to redeem his season.
El Bakkali is a supreme finisher. We’ve seen Kipruto match it but he is the best of the best along with Kemboi in that regard when he was at his prime. Girma has a nice finish and has great wheels for a steepler, but El Bakkali with a head of steam is going to beat him.