I would love if more of the top 1500 guys made the 5th ave mile their final race of the season. Willis and Centro used to do it all the time and this years field is very strong with Kerr, Wightman, Hocker, Heyward and more
I’d love to see him there but I doubt he thinks it’s worth the effort. We all know he’s the best miler in the world, but Wightman beat him when it mattered and nothing will change that. He’ll have his chance at revenge next year.
It would be pretty funny seeing him blow that field apart though. He’s held his form much better this year than last (jogging 3:29 vs gritting out 3:31).
I would love if more of the top 1500 guys made the 5th ave mile their final race of the season. Willis and Centro used to do it all the time and this years field is very strong with Kerr, Wightman, Hocker, Heyward and more
The strength of the 5th ave mile depends on the strength of American based 1500m runners
I would love if more of the top 1500 guys made the 5th ave mile their final race of the season. Willis and Centro used to do it all the time and this years field is very strong with Kerr, Wightman, Hocker, Heyward and more
NY never gets the top miler in the world. I used to wonder if it was a racial thing as Cheruiyot, Kiprop never run it. Butt this year no Jakob. Best of the rest.
The best way for Jacob to get revenge is to simply beat him at the World Championships next year. Beating Weightman in an end of season road mile means nothing. Doesn't even count as an official race. Even beating Weightman on the circuit after the WC this year doesn't make up for losing the biggest race of the year. I don't blame Weightman for avoiding Jacob either. Nothing to gain and a lot to lose.
The best way for Jacob to get revenge is to simply beat him at the World Championships next year. Beating Weightman in an end of season road mile means nothing. Doesn't even count as an official race. Even beating Weightman on the circuit after the WC this year doesn't make up for losing the biggest race of the year. I don't blame Weightman for avoiding Jacob either. Nothing to gain and a lot to lose.
The best way for Jacob to get revenge is to simply beat him at the World Championships next year. Beating Weightman in an end of season road mile means nothing. Doesn't even count as an official race. Even beating Weightman on the circuit after the WC this year doesn't make up for losing the biggest race of the year. I don't blame Weightman for avoiding Jacob either. Nothing to gain and a lot to lose.
Who is Weightman?
Good question. Laura Weightman was great in 2019 and 2020 but didn’t race all season, injury I’d assume? Anyway I doubt Jacob Kiplimo or Jacob Krop (not sure which one Les is talking about) would be too stressed to beat her.
He apparently says it's a shame the season is already over and must be extremely bitter that Wightman has beaten him and avoided him afterwards.
Imagine how awesome it would be if Jakob was on the start line to set things straight
You guys don’t get it. Most world class track athletes racing schedule is determined months before the race. He is not avoiding Jakob and Jakob is not changing his schedule to beat Wightman. They will meet next summer, as it should be…