9:38 (26:45 pace). Webb reminded the audience that Rop, the leader, is not to be confused with Rupp, just in case there was any doubt. 10:43 (26:47 pace). Gaps starting to develop.
9:38 (26:45 pace). Webb reminded the audience that Rop, the leader, is not to be confused with Rupp, just in case there was any doubt. 10:43 (26:47 pace). Gaps starting to develop.
Teddy- appreciate the updates
Jenkins completely out of picture...
some guys pressuring farah's shoulder.
How is the crowd doing? Buzz or no?
The pace at 3200 was 26:49 pace.
It would be kind of neat if someone (not tonight) could narrate this race radio style. Shouldn't be too hard for a 10k. Helps show the emotion.
running about ~63 / lap right now. Rop must be second rabbit. lets see how far he goes. at 4400m right now.
2647 is a pace that only 16 men have ever bettered, so no surprise some people are starting to crack. Pretty rarefied territory up there.
Illegitimate wrote:
Teddy- appreciate the updates
+1
rop now pulling away. pack has let big gap form.
Dretch wrote:
How is the crowd doing? Buzz or no?
Dretch, I see you under the bleachers! Sneaky.
5000m - 13:22 ; farah 25
In Webb's defense, Rupp and Rop do favor one another. And of course, the name thing.
11:48 at 4400 (26:49). Starting to bunch up a little, but at the same time guys continue to drop off. Tough to tell, but I don't think any contenders have been dropped. A serious gap between Rop and Farah opening up, 13:24 at 5k for Farah, leading the race proper.
hmm124 wrote:
rabbit (rop) is beginning to pull away. GF only made it 1600...
Does rop stand for "rabbit on pace" ? will you use "rnop" if he falls off pace?
Announcer seems to believe rop is not a rabbit. I would be surprised if he isn't.
For those wondering, the Blue and Gold singlet Mo is wearing is a special edition gold medal singlet (there is one made for every World Champ). Kiprop was wearing one a few weeks ago. Nike makes these singlets every year but they especially stand out this year.
no it stands for albert rop. do you even follow track?
mo pretty much spot on PR pace, have to imagine if he wants to he can close a bit quicker and get near that 2640 mark, but is it worth it to him?
mo farah been passed by 4 guys as they chase down rabbits.