He is on the starting list for the mile, 3k, and 5k. Will he run all three events? If he does, can he win them all?
I say no, because of the mile prelim. By the time the 3k rolls around, that's just too much fast running in his legs.
On the other hand, he's the class of the field in all three events.
I think a fresh Cheserek beats a tired Lalang, but isn't he running the DMR?
If Lawi pulls it off, I would argue it's the greatest performance in the history of NCAA Indoors.
Took a closer look at the entries list. Cheserek is not listed in the DMR.
If he were to lose the mile, I think it'd be to Rich Peters. I don't think he'll pull off the triple.
A fresh Cheserek beats a tired Lalang at which event?
The 3K
Cheserek is great, but Lawi is a class above. I say he easily gets the triple if he goes for it. The way he ran at Millrose shows he has bounced back from his poor fitness and injuries in cross country and is in great form. Noone at this meet can touch him.
If the 5k is tactical and Lalang doesn't have to work hard, he will triple.
He won't win any of the 3 Fleet gots the mile and Cheserek the 3 and 5 K
You may have just made the WORST prediction of all time on LRC. Lalang doesn't win a single event? Wow. I don't know about the triple but he can win two for sure. He might be a little gassed for the 3k but even then he can't be counted out.
Lalang has run 3:52 and 13:00, and the meet is at altitude. He should be able to handle things.
Cheserek (and Connor) are both doubling, which will make it easier. Altitude also helps, as his kick will likely win a mile that is not nearly so fast as last year's event (and it seems that the mile field is a fair bit thinner).
Another consideration is how many of his competitors are focused on the team competition, because they may want to hedge their bets and not risk blowing up. I would not be surprised to see him go hard relatively early to try and build up a lead against runners with uncertainty due to a combination of the team race thing and the altitude.
Doesn't Lawi train with Lagat at altitude?
assuming he has a good meet he will at least double.
triple is not out of the question assuming everything goes right. assuming.