Of course she would be good. Many African women can't even get over the barriers and they ae world class. 1% of elite runners do the event. It is very thin.
With a 5000m PR under 15 minutes, and her height and stature, would she do well in this event and be a medal threat? Only 11 women have ever broken 9 minutes. The NCAA record is 9:16 by Courtney Wayment, who ran a 15:30 5000m in that same 2022 season. Discus.
With a 5000m PR under 15 minutes, and her height and stature, would she do well in this event and be a medal threat? Only 11 women have ever broken 9 minutes. The NCAA record is 9:16 by Courtney Wayment, who ran a 15:30 5000m in that same 2022 season. Discus.
It would shock the collegiate distance world if Valby’s remaining three collegiate races are the steeplechase.
…as speed work training for a Trials 10000m race.
In an interview on GatorTales last fall, Valby also said she was interested in trying the 1500m. Maybe she can just run the 1500m for the remainder of her collegiate career, to get in speed work.
With a 5000m PR under 15 minutes, and her height and stature, would she do well in this event and be a medal threat? Only 11 women have ever broken 9 minutes. The NCAA record is 9:16 by Courtney Wayment, who ran a 15:30 5000m in that same 2022 season. Discus.