During the World Championships? There have been some exceptional performances by Americans so far in 2007... Shalane's US records, Ryan Hall's Half and Full Marathons, Webb's solo 3:51, and now Rupp's 27:33. Congratulations to all of them. Now the question... Will any of them contend for medals at the World Championships this summer? Or are they peaking early in the year? Opinions?
By the way, my predictions: Tegenkamp and Fam top 10 at Worlds. Webb in the Final (5th?). Shalane... I'd love to see her top 5-6, but I think maybe top 10.
Wouldnt be suprised to see Teg sneak in around 7th or so.
Fam will be in the top 10 in the 10k, if he runs it. Maybe the same for the 5k if he runs it.
In the 1500, it is not a stretch to say that we could have 2 americans with medals. Lagat is more than capable of getting one and honestly, I think Webb could snag a bronze. He probly would have been around 5th in 05 if he had run smart, and it appears that his tactics are improving. Not to mention he is currently in the best shape of his life, indicated by his solo 3:51. We could have 3 Americans in the 1500 final as well, Lukezic came very close in 05.
Also, if Lagat runs the 5k, he will be the world champion, and Hall will do well in the 10k if he decides to run it.
Rupp will make the team but wont place that high, unless he decides to run something like 27:10 beforehand. Honeslty at this point I couldnt be shocked by any amazing performances, only excited.