Most of the big names aren’t running with Rome/Oslo coming soon. Still, Jonah Koech in a solid M800 he could win vs Cheminingwa and Kipngetich. Abel Kipsang opener in the M1500 with Keter. Good W800 with Sarah Moraa, Dorcus Ewoi, Odira and Shafiqua Maloney. Walaza vs Omanyala to close it out in the M100.
Olympic hammer champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers will headline the Kip Keino Classic, where attention will also be drawn to the 100m battle between Bayanda Walaza and Ferdinand Omanyala
Altitude probably negated the headwind? I’d consider this a legit sub-10 as 2nd and 3rds times are in line/slower than their seasons form. Overall, very impressed by the W800. Odira and Sarah Moraa could be feisty this year. M800 Koech I think still should lean 1500 unless another jump is coming. M1500, Abel Kipsang like Wightman is back. 3:35 is fine but he did it running probably 55 for the first and last 400 at altitude. Probably in 3:31ish shape already at sea level.
Altitude probably negated the headwind? I’d consider this a legit sub-10 as 2nd and 3rds times are in line/slower than their seasons form. Overall, very impressed by the W800. Odira and Sarah Moraa could be feisty this year. M800 Koech I think still should lean 1500 unless another jump is coming. M1500, Abel Kipsang like Wightman is back. 3:35 is fine but he did it running probably 55 for the first and last 400 at altitude. Probably in 3:31ish shape already at sea level.
Also begs the question if Kipsang will get added to the Bowerman mile. He needs a qualifier and that might be the next one to accommodate him.
Altitude probably negated the headwind? I’d consider this a legit sub-10 as 2nd and 3rds times are in line/slower than their seasons form. Overall, very impressed by the W800. Odira and Sarah Moraa could be feisty this year. M800 Koech I think still should lean 1500 unless another jump is coming. M1500, Abel Kipsang like Wightman is back. 3:35 is fine but he did it running probably 55 for the first and last 400 at altitude. Probably in 3:31ish shape already at sea level.
Also begs the question if Kipsang will get added to the Bowerman mile. He needs a qualifier and that might be the next one to accommodate him.
Maybe Oslo?
Jonah Koech impressed again, would be very interesting if he does GST LA next. Not sure what's up with Cheminingwa but he doesn't look like he'll be able to reproduce his form from last year at least not anytime soon. Behind Wanyonyi and Kinyamal as favourites the 3rd Kenyan 800 spot feels wide open; Nicholas Kebenei now putting himself in the mix with a 1:43 PB for 2nd
