Is there another girl that can go sub 4 1500, and 14:4x 5k right now? I don't think so. Alberto got her in Phenomenal shape in a short period of time.
Is there another girl that can go sub 4 1500, and 14:4x 5k right now? I don't think so. Alberto got her in Phenomenal shape in a short period of time.
Sure, give Alberto credit for all Shannon's hard work, seems fair.
Considering how solidly Simpson beat Huddle and Rowbury at 5000m at 2013 US outdoor nationals, I'm betting Simpson could too.
Did you mean to say in the US?
Genzebe Dibaba has gone 3:55 and 14:28 this year.
She has range from EPO to TUEs.
Also... As stated, Jenny Simpson has run 14:56 (Zurich last year) and 3:57 (Paris this year)...so there's that.
Yahrrgg wrote:
Alberto got her in Phenomenal shape in a short period of time.
No he didn't. She was already practically a sub 4 1500m runner years ago. Same for sub 15. She just needed the right races. Stop drinking the NOP koolaid.
dkny64 wrote:
Considering how solidly Simpson beat Huddle and Rowbury at 5000m at 2013 US outdoor nationals, I'm betting Simpson could too.
Huddle and Rowbury were not in the same shape at the 2013 US outdoor nationals as they both are this year.
So yes, Simpson solidly beat them, but they are on a completely different level this year.
I seriously doubt Simpson would have a chance at beating Huddle at 5k this year and I don't believe she could run a 14:48 this year to challenge Rowbury at 5k either.
The 3k in Brussels is going to be a great competition for these Simpson and Rowbury. Based on how strong Rowbury came on in the Zurich 1500m, I think she is going to beat Simpson in Brussels
Not sure how they will fair against the Africans, but it is going to be fun to watch!