another thing wrote:
Looks to me that Cheserek is not only a great runner, but also smart...this was not the important race to win. 2 years ago Lawi Lalang like Cheserek was also heavily favored to win the NCAA's but killed it in the regional race and ended up flat at the finals coming in 3rd behind Kithuka and Sambu.
Ches and his coaches know exactly what they are doing and the effort needed to qualify today. They know they need to be rested and peaked for the big dance. I put Ches as a run-way victor at nationals.