Nuguse ready for world record attempt at Millrose

If he ran 3:46.91 for a new WR and AR, it would be quite poetic

Not gonna happen... his biceps are too small. Running 3:46 takes 16-inch guns like Alan Webb.

Of course it wouldn’t be a new AR since he’s already run 3:43.97. But then I’ve never much understood poetry.

The MF goose is loose!!!

The AR is 3:47.38…

Didn't he just finish 3rd in a recent race?

And I’d like to see lower taxes and better air quality. Unfortunately, none of this is happening.
Get off the OAC jock. Even with their segregated heat, the guy got destroyed in Boston. What’s with the Coffee Club obsession fanboys?

In the discussion of Katir and Nordas and big leaps, why does nobody mention Nuguse?

To go from 3:53 to 3:43 in the mile in one year at 24, after improving by four seconds in the previous 3 years, is pretty crazy

He ran 3:33.2 with a big kick in 2023 which is worth a smidge under 3:50 for the mile actually, so it’s more like a 6-second jump. Nuguse’s battles with injuries are pretty well-known. He also had well-known solo/championship performances that hinted at more potential in a fast race (NCAA titles, 3:34 in a prelim, 7:38 solo, 3:35 with 1:49 last 800). So that along with his academic focus at Notre Dame, move to altitude, more strenuous training are where people give him the benefit of the doubt.

3:50 to 3:43 at age 24 is pretty shocking

People do mention it and that’s not an accurate representation of his improvement.

Yes. A 5000m.

More accurately 3:50 to 3:44 over 12 months if you’re rounding thing. But at age 23, 7 months he also ran 3:47.38 with a 25.9 last 200. So his key improvements started earlier. In his 3:33.2, he was also solo the last 450 meters. He probably could’ve run faster with competition as was noted at the time. He was on a big win streak to close 2022 and then early 2023 he was even better.

Serious question, do WRs have to be set on a 200 m. track? I assume the track can be banked.

Serious question, will there be any lapped runners? Will they have enough sense and sportsmanship to get out of the way if Nuguse is going for it?

What kind of personal attack I did here?

My comment was directed to Yared Nuguse and nobody else.

Yes, indoor or “short track” records must be set on a 200m track.

No, nobody in this field of sub-3:55 milers should be running the 4:15+ it would require to get lapped, barring disaster.