Symmonds ran into the classic "come-from-behind" kicker's problem.
That strategy only works if the pack says close to the leader. If the leader gaps the pack then the kicker is too far back to catch him at the end.
He made a beautiful move about 250 meters out where he accelerated into the curve and extended his lead just when Nick was moving around the pack. All he had to do then was hold form the last 100m. Solid racing strategy.
tony
Symmonds tactics will not work multiple rounds against the rest of the world (i.e. Kenyans). He will have to be closer to the front to be a contender.
Chicano wrote:
Symmonds tactics will not work multiple rounds against the rest of the world (i.e. Kenyans). He will have to be closer to the front to be a contender.
One statement:
DAVE F***ING WOTTLE.
Guys, really, after finishing a race. A thousand things go through your mind. As far as snubbing. Come ON.
In international competition I think Symmonds will have to change his style a bit. Remember when Derrick Petersen of Missouri would sit and kick all the time in the NCAA's and win? Well, this did not work for him after college and he had to start going out harder through the 400 and not count on his kick as much. I think Symmonds running 54/53 or will not work much longer. The US winner knew he would be back there and raced him accordingly by getting out good and gapping him! Great race for both guys for sure.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year
Rest in Peace Adrian Lehmann - 2:11 Swiss marathoner. Dies of heart attack.