SDSU Aztec wrote:
YCould Ritz of beaten Rupp at 5000?
Depends how the race played out. He certainly could beat him at 5000m in some circumstances.
SDSU Aztec wrote:
How could Rupp be better at both shorter and longer distances, but not the 5K?
Refer to my last post asking if you understand that some athletes are better at certain distances.
SDSU Aztec wrote:
Why couldn't Rupp continue his superior ability to maintain pace, from the 10K to the marathon?
Refer to my last post asking if you understand that some athletes are better at certain distances.
SDSU Aztec wrote:
The 5K and 10K require very similar skills, and a strength runner is going to be good at both. That's why guys like Virin, Bekele and Mo have won double Gold Medals.
Similar skills != identical skills. Refer to my last post asking if you understand that some athletes are better at certain distances.