Les wrote:
That is true. Even though Collier is older her upside is greater than Watson's at this point in time, both physically and tactically. She has yet to train like a collegian and has a lot more to learn tactically. One point in her favor already is she is obviously not phased racing other athletes just as talented and more experienced. A lot of high school phenoms can never adjust to not being a big fish in a small pond.
I wouldn’t necessarily say Collier’s upside is greater.
Sammy ran 2:00.65 last season still training as a HS and being 15 months younger than Collier was during her 2:00.85.
I don’t believe Sammy has been in a sub 2 race this season and she’s now won all of the important races.
They are both talented.