Speed-wise, he's the slowest out of the big four. Strength-wise, everybody is catching up. Hocker just shocked the world with an indoor 7:23 in his only serious attempt. He could definitely get to around 7:20 outdoors, and Kerr and Nuguse may be even faster, so Jakob's only edge over his competitors is going out of window. Not to mention Kessler and Laros getting better and better.
I don't see how he would win another world title tbf.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
Speed-wise, he's the slowest out of the big four. Strength-wise, everybody is catching up. Hocker just shocked the world with an indoor 7:23 in his only serious attempt. He could definitely get to around 7:20 outdoors, and Kerr and Nuguse may be even faster, so Jakob's only edge over his competitors is going out of window. Not to mention Kessler and Laros getting better and better.
I don't see how he would win another world title tbf.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
To be fair, the Kenyans have been a non-factor since 2021. I mean they literally went 1-2 in Paris last year, but that's in reverse order, unfortunately. But you're right that the Brits and the Americans are killing his chance.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
To be fair, the Kenyans have been a non-factor since 2021. I mean they literally went 1-2 in Paris last year, but that's in reverse order, unfortunately. But you're right that the Brits and the Americans are killing his chance.
Yes but you can never count them out totally. Maybe they’re not a big threat this year but they could be in 2028. They always seem to have new talent coming out of their factory.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
Is he running world indoor champs?
His fans have emphatically told us that indoor champs don’t count.
He doesn’t seem to have much of an edge on anyone anymore. He may continue to win on the circuit because he places a lot value on number of wins and he recovers from fast races better than anyone. But at the major championships, where everyone else is zoned in and peaked, I don’t think he can win again. Too many guys at his level with a little bit more raw speed. To win he would have to actually accomplish what he tried but failed to do in Paris, and that’s basically set a WR without a rabbit. I don’t see that ever happening.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
Yes, it’s over for Jakob in the 1500. Between the Americans, the Brits, the Kenyans, Laros, and Myers, it’s going to be very difficult for Jakob to ever win another global 1500 title.
Will he qualify for the final?
There’s a he doesn’t. Normally the heats are close sit and kick affairs and if all the heats hit the auto qual times, they advance by place, and lets say if 1-5 advance and 1-10 are separated by 1 second and Jakob is sixth, then he doesn’t advance. That could easily happen with so many fast guys now.
There’s a he doesn’t. Normally the heats are close sit and kick affairs and if all the heats hit the auto qual times, they advance by place, and lets say if 1-5 advance and 1-10 are separated by 1 second and Jakob is sixth, then he doesn’t advance. That could easily happen with so many fast guys now.
I have to say that Hocker's 3000m performance was really impressive, and it shows he has improved his endurance significantly.
If Jakob were to run an 800m within the next 6 months (I have no idea if he has any plans doing so) and he ends up going sub 1:45.5, or maybe even doing a 1:44.high, would people change their tune then? If his competitors show they have improved their endurance, but Jakob also shows he has improved his speed, are they even then, and things remain the same as before?
(I think Jakob can PB with 1-1.5 seconds in the 800m (1:46.44 is current PB, from 2020). I might be wrong, I might be right)
Either way, I'd love to see Jakob, Hocker, Nuguse, Kerr, Kessler, Laros and Myers face off in the world indoors in march
It is unlikely, but not out of the question. He has to be in court in norway (1,5 days after the final in china). So, it he decides to race it will mess up his season quite a bit.
I have to say that Hocker's 3000m performance was really impressive, and it shows he has improved his endurance significantly.
If Jakob were to run an 800m within the next 6 months (I have no idea if he has any plans doing so) and he ends up going sub 1:45.5, or maybe even doing a 1:44.high, would people change their tune then? If his competitors show they have improved their endurance, but Jakob also shows he has improved his speed, are they even then, and things remain the same as before?
(I think Jakob can PB with 1-1.5 seconds in the 800m (1:46.44 is current PB, from 2020). I might be wrong, I might be right)
Either way, I'd love to see Jakob, Hocker, Nuguse, Kerr, Kessler, Laros and Myers face off in the world indoors in march
The only thing that would make many of us change our tune is to see Jakob 1) actually win a race in a kick over all of his top competitors and / or 2) stop looking like a sitting duck.
If Jakob PRs in shorter distances, I would still have to see it to believe it.
Speed-wise, he's the slowest out of the big four. Strength-wise, everybody is catching up. Hocker just shocked the world with an indoor 7:23 in his only serious attempt. He could definitely get to around 7:20 outdoors, and Kerr and Nuguse may be even faster, so Jakob's only edge over his competitors is going out of window. Not to mention Kessler and Laros getting better and better.
I don't see how he would win another world title tbf.
I would rather say that it is over for Kerr. There is no prove at all that he should "be even faster than 7:20 in the outdoor 3000m". Kerr (or Nuguse) running faster than 7:25 in the outdoor 3000m is at the moment only wishful thinking.
And let´s see what Jakob runs in the Lievin mile next thursday before we count him out. If everything goes as usual he will be one more level up this year.
Speed-wise, he's the slowest out of the big four. Strength-wise, everybody is catching up. Hocker just shocked the world with an indoor 7:23 in his only serious attempt. He could definitely get to around 7:20 outdoors, and Kerr and Nuguse may be even faster, so Jakob's only edge over his competitors is going out of window. Not to mention Kessler and Laros getting better and better.
I don't see how he would win another world title tbf.
Uumm yeah Jakob hasn’t even raced this year yet... Yes sure a bunch of athletes have made some huge improvements in their times over the last few days but who’s to say Jakob won’t be making some similar improvements this year also. I would be waiting until Jakob has got at least a couple of races under his belt this year before making any predictions around world champs etc.
To be fair, the Kenyans have been a non-factor since 2021. I mean they literally went 1-2 in Paris last year, but that's in reverse order, unfortunately. But you're right that the Brits and the Americans are killing his chance.
Yes but you can never count them out totally. Maybe they’re not a big threat this year but they could be in 2028. They always seem to have new talent coming out of their factory.
When was the last time the Kenyans had a medalist apart from Timothy?!