I’m keeping this thread alive, until after Monaco at least, because I’m determined that Tim gets the respect and recognition due him. He’s a phenomenal runner and I’ve watched, with awe, his growth as an athlete over the last few years. I thought it highly unjust and disrespectful, how team Kenya thought him expendable deploying him as a rabbit at the 2015 worlds for the benefit of Asbel Kiprop, Elijah Manangoi and Silas Kiplagat. Tim never once complained and did what he was told even though that could’ve been his break out party. He’s also had to live in the shadow of a faster, more heralded training partner, but this will be the year of the ?. Bow down!
I’ve also just about had it with commentators always saying he has an “awkward” style or lack of smoothness. “Not smooth” is Isaiah Harris (have you seen marching band drummer’s arm action?). Tim has a slight forward lean when he runs, that’s all.
https://youtu.be/xTQwxezSqdQ