John Wesley Harding
CopperRunner wrote:
Ive learned doubting Murphy is never a good idea.
He was running much worse last year than he is now, and he pulled off a 1:43. I’m gonna say it, 1:42.9 for Murphy this year, and a medal.
I think Jewitt still has a shot at showing up and doing something too. I think he’s the future of the US 800m.
I believe in Brazier, there may not be a logical reason to do so right now, but I’m a big Brazier fan and really want to see him make a comeback.
I don’t think Murphy will ever break 1:43 again. It’s been almost 6 years since he ran his 1:42.93 PB. I hope I’m wrong.
6 months ago I would have thought Jewett and/or Brandon Miller might be the future of U.S. 800 running, but neither (especially Jewett) has looked as good as I would have hoped.
Shane Streich looked like he was breaking through indoors, but hasn’t run nearly as well this outdoor season.
There’s definitely still hope for the 24 year old Bryce Hoppel, but he hasn’t exactly made good on his promise from 2019-2020.
Brazier I still have high hopes for, especially considering that 1:13.97i 600 he ran this year. Hopefully his season opener in Doha was an anomaly (already it was an anomaly in that it was the slowest DL 800 ever run).