Obviously he's realized he doesn't have a 1500 spot, but was this year his last real chance at a 5K spot?
I just don't see a scenario in which he gets on a start line with Fisher, Blanks, Young, Nur, Jacobs, Wolfe, Hocker, maybe Kincaid or Strand, and comes top 3. Especially if the race is above 13:10, which it likely will be.
I feel like this past year he could have had that Blanks/Wolfe spot, but these kids are just too fast now. Does he ever wear a USA jersey again?
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Unless your name is fisher, hocker, or nuguse it is going to be hard to make a distance team. On the other hand, he has trained with elites and knows what it takes. He has exceeded expectations in the past, but it is for sure going to be tough to make a team on the track.
It was stupid for him not to try to make indoors. That might have been his chance.
Obviously he's realized he doesn't have a 1500 spot, but was this year his last real chance at a 5K spot?
I just don't see a scenario in which he gets on a start line with Fisher, Blanks, Young, Nur, Jacobs, Wolfe, Hocker, maybe Kincaid or Strand, and comes top 3. Especially if the race is above 13:10, which it likely will be.
I feel like this past year he could have had that Blanks/Wolfe spot, but these kids are just too fast now. Does he ever wear a USA jersey again?
There is no Cooper Teare problem. He does have to worry about Fisher, Nico & Hocker. But Kincaid maybe washed and as far as the young guys, he’s run 12:54 - significantly faster than all of them and has shown significantly better closing ability if the race is above 13:10 as you mentioned.
In 2022, Teare won the USATF 1500m title with a 51.87 last lap. No one you mentioned, including Hocker has ever closed that fast.
There is no Cooper Teare problem. He does have to worry about Fisher, Nico & Hocker. But Kincaid maybe washed and as far as the young guys, he’s run 12:54 - significantly faster than all of them and has shown significantly better closing ability if the race is above 13:10 as you mentioned.
In 2022, Teare won the USATF 1500m title with a 51.87 last lap. No one you mentioned, including Hocker has ever closed that fast.
-Blanks has ran 12:59 indoors. 2 seconds off of Teare indoor PR. Also ran 7:29. Faster than Teare 3K
-Jacobs beat Teare in a 3K at Millrose
-Strand and Wolfe both have ran faster than Teare over 3K.
-Nur has proven that Teare cannot close a 5K like he can 2 years in a row at USA'S.
About 2022: Nuguse had an awful day. The rest of the field sucked. Teare won in 3:45 high. Eric Holt closed in 52.02 for 4th. Josh Thompson closed in 51.71 for 3rd.
I think there will be 8 1500 runners at USA's this year who would have beaten Teare in that 2022 race. Credit to him for capitalizing on a weak field, but it was truly really weak.
Obviously he's realized he doesn't have a 1500 spot, but was this year his last real chance at a 5K spot?
I just don't see a scenario in which he gets on a start line with Fisher, Blanks, Young, Nur, Jacobs, Wolfe, Hocker, maybe Kincaid or Strand, and comes top 3. Especially if the race is above 13:10, which it likely will be.
I feel like this past year he could have had that Blanks/Wolfe spot, but these kids are just too fast now. Does he ever wear a USA jersey again?
Deer Cooper Teare, I write this letter to you as an avid fan of American distance running who wants the best for all American distance runners. I know you’re probably very busy with training, so I’ll keep this short and to the point: I implore you to immediately switch your primary event to the steeplechase. Here are the reasons a switch to the steeplechase is the best move for you: 1: You are naturally suited for it! With your 1500 speed, 5000 strength, and tall height, you have the same gifts that Evan Jager utilized to become an Olympic and world championship medal winner. 2: It’s your best chance to make the US Olympic team. The 1500 and 5000 are going to be barnburners at the US Olympic Trials. Those teams were already expected to be tough coming into this year, but the improvement of Hobbs Kessler and Colin Sahlman make the 1500 even tougher, and the rise of Nico Young and Graham Blanks make the 5000 even tougher. You’d have much weaker competition in the steeplechase, both now and for the next four years. 3: It’s your best chance to win an Olympic medal. The world is ridiculously stacked in the 1500 and 5000 right now. Not so much in the steeplechase. Just like Evan Jager, you could win a medal! 4: You could be the first American to break the 8:00 barrier. Wouldn’t that be cool? All the major time barriers have already been broken by Americans in the 1500, mile, and 5000. Being the first American under 8:00 in the steeplechase would be a monumental and permanent claim to fame. 5: Your country needs you. We already have medal contenders in the 1500 and 5000. What we desperately need is a contender in the steeplechase. In last year’s world championships, the top American finished only 10th. You could do so much better! As President JFK once said, “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” You can give USA distance running fans reason for hope in the steeplechase. If not for yourself, do it for your country. Please at least give the steeplechase a try. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Glory awaits you in the steeplechase. All the best to you. Sincerely, Someone who loves America 🇺🇸
Some people also seem to be forgetting that a year ago he won US Cross Champs, which included jumping over hay bales and his form didn’t look too bad. I know it’s a bit of an apples to oranges comparison, but the point is that he’s shown that he can jump with decent form and still be competitive in a race.
Obviously he's realized he doesn't have a 1500 spot, but was this year his last real chance at a 5K spot?
I just don't see a scenario in which he gets on a start line with Fisher, Blanks, Young, Nur, Jacobs, Wolfe, Hocker, maybe Kincaid or Strand, and comes top 3. Especially if the race is above 13:10, which it likely will be.
I feel like this past year he could have had that Blanks/Wolfe spot, but these kids are just too fast now. Does he ever wear a USA jersey again?
Deer Cooper Teare, I write this letter to you as an avid fan of American distance running who wants the best for all American distance runners. I know you’re probably very busy with training, so I’ll keep this short and to the point: I implore you to immediately switch your primary event to the steeplechase. Here are the reasons a switch to the steeplechase is the best move for you: 1: You are naturally suited for it! With your 1500 speed, 5000 strength, and tall height, you have the same gifts that Evan Jager utilized to become an Olympic and world championship medal winner. 2: It’s your best chance to make the US Olympic team. The 1500 and 5000 are going to be barnburners at the US Olympic Trials. Those teams were already expected to be tough coming into this year, but the improvement of Hobbs Kessler and Colin Sahlman make the 1500 even tougher, and the rise of Nico Young and Graham Blanks make the 5000 even tougher. You’d have much weaker competition in the steeplechase, both now and for the next four years. 3: It’s your best chance to win an Olympic medal. The world is ridiculously stacked in the 1500 and 5000 right now. Not so much in the steeplechase. Just like Evan Jager, you could win a medal! 4: You could be the first American to break the 8:00 barrier. Wouldn’t that be cool? All the major time barriers have already been broken by Americans in the 1500, mile, and 5000. Being the first American under 8:00 in the steeplechase would be a monumental and permanent claim to fame. 5: Your country needs you. We already have medal contenders in the 1500 and 5000. What we desperately need is a contender in the steeplechase. In last year’s world championships, the top American finished only 10th. You could do so much better! As President JFK once said, “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” You can give USA distance running fans reason for hope in the steeplechase. If not for yourself, do it for your country. Please at least give the steeplechase a try. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Glory awaits you in the steeplechase. All the best to you. Sincerely, Someone who loves America 🇺🇸
You do remember an American took the silver medal at the Olympics last year? Depth might be poor in the steeple (it always is) but there's some quality at the top.
I would love to see the steeple experiment but I am almost certain it will never happen because Cooper cares about optics (the outfits, the Insta pictures, etc.) and barriers and water jumps (sadly) just don't fit into the whole overly curated vibe
Deer Cooper Teare, I write this letter to you as an avid fan of American distance running who wants the best for all American distance runners. I know you’re probably very busy with training, so I’ll keep this short and to the point: I implore you to immediately switch your primary event to the steeplechase. Here are the reasons a switch to the steeplechase is the best move for you: 1: You are naturally suited for it! With your 1500 speed, 5000 strength, and tall height, you have the same gifts that Evan Jager utilized to become an Olympic and world championship medal winner. 2: It’s your best chance to make the US Olympic team. The 1500 and 5000 are going to be barnburners at the US Olympic Trials. Those teams were already expected to be tough coming into this year, but the improvement of Hobbs Kessler and Colin Sahlman make the 1500 even tougher, and the rise of Nico Young and Graham Blanks make the 5000 even tougher. You’d have much weaker competition in the steeplechase, both now and for the next four years. 3: It’s your best chance to win an Olympic medal. The world is ridiculously stacked in the 1500 and 5000 right now. Not so much in the steeplechase. Just like Evan Jager, you could win a medal! 4: You could be the first American to break the 8:00 barrier. Wouldn’t that be cool? All the major time barriers have already been broken by Americans in the 1500, mile, and 5000. Being the first American under 8:00 in the steeplechase would be a monumental and permanent claim to fame. 5: Your country needs you. We already have medal contenders in the 1500 and 5000. What we desperately need is a contender in the steeplechase. In last year’s world championships, the top American finished only 10th. You could do so much better! As President JFK once said, “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” You can give USA distance running fans reason for hope in the steeplechase. If not for yourself, do it for your country. Please at least give the steeplechase a try. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Glory awaits you in the steeplechase. All the best to you. Sincerely, Someone who loves America 🇺🇸
You do remember an American took the silver medal at the Olympics last year? Depth might be poor in the steeple (it always is) but there's some quality at the top.
This was from a post sometime early last year, I just like to copy paste it in sometimes
If he doesn't want to hurdle, the 10k might be an option.
Fisher and Nico seem to be locks at 10k, but who else is? I'd think Cooper could be competitive with the rest at this distance and would not need to worry about Hocker or Nuguse here since they're not going to move too far up from the 1500m.
There is no Cooper Teare problem. He does have to worry about Fisher, Nico & Hocker. But Kincaid maybe washed and as far as the young guys, he’s run 12:54 - significantly faster than all of them and has shown significantly better closing ability if the race is above 13:10 as you mentioned.
In 2022, Teare won the USATF 1500m title with a 51.87 last lap. No one you mentioned, including Hocker has ever closed that fast.
-Blanks has ran 12:59 indoors. 2 seconds off of Teare indoor PR. Also ran 7:29. Faster than Teare 3K
-Jacobs beat Teare in a 3K at Millrose
-Strand and Wolfe both have ran faster than Teare over 3K.
-Nur has proven that Teare cannot close a 5K like he can 2 years in a row at USA'S.
About 2022: Nuguse had an awful day. The rest of the field sucked. Teare won in 3:45 high. Eric Holt closed in 52.02 for 4th. Josh Thompson closed in 51.71 for 3rd.
I think there will be 8 1500 runners at USA's this year who would have beaten Teare in that 2022 race. Credit to him for capitalizing on a weak field, but it was truly really weak.
None of that changes what I said. Teare has still run faster over 5k than they have and also showed closing speed they haven’t.