That was unexpected. Both seemed ready for top five finishes at least.
That was unexpected. Both seemed ready for top five finishes at least.
Pressure, rounds, choked???
I questioned the move to the 1500 for Kesserling...she was 800 NCAA champ 2 years ago... Maybe the move works out in the future.
Becca Friday...seemed psyched out.
Kesselring was in about 5th, but it looked to me like her legs literally gave out and couldn't support her body. She fell about 5-10 yards before the finish. It was sad to watch. Friday was never really in it.
Goldenboy wrote:
Kesselring was in about 5th, but it looked to me like her legs literally gave out and couldn't support her body. She fell about 5-10 yards before the finish. It was sad to watch. Friday was never really in it.
Back to the drawing board, fitness wise.
Maybe the Hayward magic got them through the rounds but they didn't have the gas in the tank for a final.
Weird.
They looked good in the semis then just fell flat in the final. I thought the home crowd would carry them like Greer and Fleet.
With 200 to go I thought Kesslring was in perfect position and was going to win it. She looked great during both rounds in Texas and in the semifinal.
It almost looked like she passed out.
There did not seem to be much cheering for the winner from the knowledgeable and gracious Hayward Field fans, the best track and field fans in America.
Kesselring's flop somewhat reminds of Jen Barringer's collapse at the NCAA xc meet a few years ago when she was running for a win and course record at Terra Haute, was passed, then flopped.
Also reminds of Suzy Hamilton's panic attack flop many years ago at a World Champs or Oly Games final.
Either way, you saw in real time what happens when an athlete cannot handle pressure -- and both Kesselring and Friday knew they both had to score close to 1st to give their 4x400 relay team a chance to win the meet.
Classic choke jobs.
dsfgfhj wrote:
There did not seem to be much cheering for the winner from the knowledgeable and gracious Hayward Field fans, the best track and field fans in America.
I noticed that as well, but to be fair they may have been in shock due to Kesselring's flop.
Interested in what may have happened to Kesslring as well as I have seen a similar outcome on occassion with my high school runner. Running within limits, feeling strong throughout first 90% of race, time and pace within reason, and then the legs get weak down the stretch, body gets weak, and it is a painful finish to watch. Doc says bloodwork is good...
Calm Reasoning wrote:
Kesselring's flop somewhat reminds of Jen Barringer's collapse at the NCAA xc meet a few years ago when she was running for a win and course record at Terra Haute, was passed, then flopped.
Also reminds of Suzy Hamilton's panic attack flop many years ago at a World Champs or Oly Games final.
Either way, you saw in real time what happens when an athlete cannot handle pressure -- and both Kesselring and Friday knew they both had to score close to 1st to give their 4x400 relay team a chance to win the meet.
Classic choke jobs.
Kesserling didn't choke, she just ran herself out.
Friday looked like she choked from lap one.
If you knew anything about Kesserling, you'd know she is mentally tough as nails. She just rigged and lost control.
Kicks like a donkey wrote:
dsfgfhj wrote:There did not seem to be much cheering for the winner from the knowledgeable and gracious Hayward Field fans, the best track and field fans in America.
I noticed that as well, but to be fair they may have been in shock due to Kesselring's flop.
Yeah, they were concerned that she was alright.
It's a rare sight. They were shocked.
"What happened to the Oregon women in the 1500? "
Answer: "Mauricia, Mauricia, Mauricia."
A duck is a moron
stick with eharmony wrote:
A duck is a moron
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