MC Jasper wrote:
Rudisha played with them. Quick first 200 of 23,8 to get the lead and stay out of trouble, then slowing it down on the second 200, 27,5, splitting 51,3 for 400m and then picking it up on the third 200, 26,6, and then picknick it up à little bit more for the final 200, 26,0 giving him splits of 51.3 and 52.6. Kinda like Kipketer did at 1997 worlds.
Borza ran very smart and put himself in contention already at the bell. There is someone to learn from NS.
Agreed. For all the criticism Rudisha has received for past tactical mistakes he absolutely nailed every race this year.
The final was a brilliant race. He went straight to the front, controlled it, and slowed slightly in the middle to be sure his kick would be there when he needed it.
Borzo showed he is not just a one-trick pony. Great race by him.
Kaki's finishing drive to get silver was all strength. He was a clear second best in this race. Rudisha has turned them tables in this rivalry. Can Kaki come back at him next year?
Symmonds best case scenario in this race was 3rd. With Borzo on top form you could say 4th. He finished 5th after a tactical error in the last 200. But he also didn't have the drive that the others did when he did get free. Not a bad race. He'll learn from it and will still be a medal threat in 2012, especially if an injury gets one of the top guys.