Today is Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 25th birthday. And he just advanced to the 5000m final. Best possible birthday gift. I was optimistic, but also a bit reserved in my expectations after the 1500m. Great to see him do better. He's been sorely missed this outdoor season.
Also happy birthday to Ronald Kwemoi (30), most known for his 3:28.81 as a junior, and his silver medal in the 5000m Paris last year.
ALSO, happy birthday to running legend Emil Zatopek (would've turned 103 today)
(September seems to be a great month to be born as a distance runener, we also have El Guerrouj, Coe and Cheptegei)