When you have a race with the World Record holder in it because he is from a third world country, what you call that.
Nuguse is zero identity in the International level.
The Ethiopian team hasn't been announced yet so it's hard to get hyped about it. But if Girma is in there, he obviously goes in as favourite
Definitely not the favourite. His performances have been really lucklustre this season, by his standards anyway. 7:29 3000m. 4:51 2000m. Barega is in better form with his 7:25.
Thank goodness, I was gonna be super disappointed if he skipped out after all his talk, especially since he's in WR shape. It's gonna be a spectacular race, especially as a teaser for the Olympics. 2 of the favorites in incredible shape, but at an off-distance, and without Jakob. It's a big win for whoever it is, but unless it's a blowout, it doesn't really mean a lot for the Olympics.
Thank goodness, I was gonna be super disappointed if he skipped out after all his talk, especially since he's in WR shape. It's gonna be a spectacular race, especially as a teaser for the Olympics. 2 of the favorites in incredible shape, but at an off-distance, and without Jakob. It's a big win for whoever it is, but unless it's a blowout, it doesn't really mean a lot for the Olympics.
Kerr was in WR shape last week. He may be in WR shape at World Indoors. However, in order to be fast he has shown he needs someone to drag him into the pace stratosphere. He never, never would have run 8 flat for 2 miles without Fisher setting a blistering pace that almost broke him twice.
Kerr was in WR shape last week. He may be in WR shape at World Indoors. However, in order to be fast he has shown he needs someone to drag him into the pace stratosphere. He never, never would have run 8 flat for 2 miles without Fisher setting a blistering pace that almost broke him twice.
He's the 1500m world champ, I'd expect him to want a slower pace regardless of whether or not he just broke the 2mile WR. In fact, I think a fast race (<7:30) is probably worse for him than a 7:40 race. Barega and Girma are gonna fare way better if it's fast.
Nuguse might be better positioned than Kerr to win tbh. He ran 13:02 on his first try, and ran a 3:47 mile a week later (with a big kick). He was better than Kerr all of last year, except WCs, when he way underperformed. Kerr did just break a WR, while Nuguse missed his, but I agree that Kerr wouldn't have run nearly as fast without Fisher. If Yared had someone to chase from 800-1200, I think he'd be closer to 3:45. Either way, they're both so good, I don't think there's a clear favorite.
If it’s Girma and Barega they will do some form of team tactics in all likelihood. Barega seems to like getting it out hard, chilling, and then getting back in the mix with 3-4 laps to go. Girma possibly to keep it honest with 7-8 to go. Kerr and Nuguse will have to deal with the pace changes and some of Barega’s unpredictability.
Kerr was in WR shape last week. He may be in WR shape at World Indoors. However, in order to be fast he has shown he needs someone to drag him into the pace stratosphere. He never, never would have run 8 flat for 2 miles without Fisher setting a blistering pace that almost broke him twice.
He's the 1500m world champ, I'd expect him to want a slower pace regardless of whether or not he just broke the 2mile WR. In fact, I think a fast race (<7:30) is probably worse for him than a 7:40 race. Barega and Girma are gonna fare way better if it's fast.
Nuguse might be better positioned than Kerr to win tbh. He ran 13:02 on his first try, and ran a 3:47 mile a week later (with a big kick). He was better than Kerr all of last year, except WCs, when he way underperformed. Kerr did just break a WR, while Nuguse missed his, but I agree that Kerr wouldn't have run nearly as fast without Fisher. If Yared had someone to chase from 800-1200, I think he'd be closer to 3:45. Either way, they're both so good, I don't think there's a clear favorite.
I think 8:00 from the 1500m world champion makes Kerr the favorite in a fast or a slow race. Agreed that Nuguse left a second or two on the table at Millrose, but he has yet to prove himself over longer distances at this level, 13:02 really isn't in the same class. Nuguse or Barega are definitely capable of winning though, while Girma doesn't seem to be in the shape he was in last year.
I think 8:00 from the 1500m world champion makes Kerr the favorite in a fast or a slow race. Agreed that Nuguse left a second or two on the table at Millrose, but he has yet to prove himself over longer distances at this level, 13:02 really isn't in the same class. Nuguse or Barega are definitely capable of winning though, while Girma doesn't seem to be in the shape he was in last year.
It seems that way on Girma, but maybe the large amount of travel and lack of competition factored in. He certainly has had some time now to build more fitness. My guess is they’ll name Wale over him if he is actually not fully fit.
Nah Josh was never almost broken once, if at all!!!
That gap mid-race was nothing, it was just normal gap and Josh needed a few seconds to cover it and respond. You don't expect him to stick to Grant like glue right?? Grant needs his personal space too otherwise he would be tripped up by Josh!!
Josh showed he can match Grant after all by covering his surges.
He's the 1500m world champ, I'd expect him to want a slower pace regardless of whether or not he just broke the 2mile WR. In fact, I think a fast race (<7:30) is probably worse for him than a 7:40 race. Barega and Girma are gonna fare way better if it's fast.
Nuguse might be better positioned than Kerr to win tbh. He ran 13:02 on his first try, and ran a 3:47 mile a week later (with a big kick). He was better than Kerr all of last year, except WCs, when he way underperformed. Kerr did just break a WR, while Nuguse missed his, but I agree that Kerr wouldn't have run nearly as fast without Fisher. If Yared had someone to chase from 800-1200, I think he'd be closer to 3:45. Either way, they're both so good, I don't think there's a clear favorite.
I think 8:00 from the 1500m world champion makes Kerr the favorite in a fast or a slow race. Agreed that Nuguse left a second or two on the table at Millrose, but he has yet to prove himself over longer distances at this level, 13:02 really isn't in the same class. Nuguse or Barega are definitely capable of winning though, while Girma doesn't seem to be in the shape he was in last year.
Girma has been a bit lacklustre in 2024. For a guy with such good credentials from 2023, you would expect at least a WR in some event already by January/February.
Kerr was in WR shape last week. He may be in WR shape at World Indoors. However, in order to be fast he has shown he needs someone to drag him into the pace stratosphere. He never, never would have run 8 flat for 2 miles without Fisher setting a blistering pace that almost broke him twice.
He's the 1500m world champ, I'd expect him to want a slower pace regardless of whether or not he just broke the 2mile WR. In fact, I think a fast race (<7:30) is probably worse for him than a 7:40 race. Barega and Girma are gonna fare way better if it's fast.
Nuguse might be better positioned than Kerr to win tbh. He ran 13:02 on his first try, and ran a 3:47 mile a week later (with a big kick). He was better than Kerr all of last year, except WCs, when he way underperformed. Kerr did just break a WR, while Nuguse missed his, but I agree that Kerr wouldn't have run nearly as fast without Fisher. If Yared had someone to chase from 800-1200, I think he'd be closer to 3:45. Either way, they're both so good, I don't think there's a clear favorite.
One thing Barega will know for sure is that in a slow race, he gets his ass handed to him by the 1500 guys. He's was nowhere in Euegene in 2022. The 10000 guys stepping down have one hope against the 1500 guys, and that is grinding them into the track.
Girma has been a bit lacklustre in 2024. For a guy with such good credentials from 2023, you would expect at least a WR in some event already by January/February.
Crazy isn't it. He's ran two races this year, won both - the 3000 by 10 seconds in 7:29 and the 2000 by 9 seconds in 4:51 - and he's considered lacklustre. Put him in a race with some decent competition, or even just someone who can be within a couple of seconds of him, and I'm sure he'll raise his game
