Rotich the Rotich wrote:
I wonder how much of an impact both (slight) contacts had on Braziers motivation to win. He got a light push from behind with 120 to go, and was a hair away from elbowing Murphy down the straight away.
He did run wide though, so I’ve got to give him credit for managing such great fitness.
Seems like Brazier is now the guy to beat at USAs.
I wouldn't write off Murphy so quickly - it was very tight and Murphy is the Olympic medallist.
What SHOCKED me about the race was how they ran it. Isn't Brazier normally a front runner? He looked GREAT coming from third to 1st. His endurance training with NOP already seems to be working. Murphy on the other hand, who often has a sick kick, went for it from the front.
If Murphy had played it safe and run from the back, the results might have been different.
Update: Jonathan Gault just texted me and told me that Pete Julian wants Brazier to be more patient in 800s whereas Murphy told Jonathan he didnt know the last time he led an 800.
Post-race interviews will show up here eventually:
https://www.youtube.com/user/letsrundotcom/videos