Josh Kerr vs Yared Nuguse at World Indoors

mssl wrote:

osm wrote:

I think 8:00 from the 1500m world champion makes Kerr the favorite in a fast or a slow race. Agreed that Nuguse left a second or two on the table at Millrose, but he has yet to prove himself over longer distances at this level, 13:02 really isn't in the same class. Nuguse or Barega are definitely capable of winning though, while Girma doesn't seem to be in the shape he was in last year.

7:28 low closing in 27 last year is pretty legit.

THOUGHTSLEADER wrote:

High hopes wrote:

One thing Barega will know for sure is that in a slow race, he gets his ass handed to him by the 1500 guys. He's was nowhere in Euegene in 2022. The 10000 guys stepping down have one hope against the 1500 guys, and that is grinding them into the track.

That’s a little simplistic. Barega was off his game in 2022 outdoors. He has good wheels and is good at squeezing. He is the defending champ for a reason turning aside Girma last time with a strong last lap. He wants it faster sure, but most importantly he wants to be at the front late dictating the pace. He has a good gear shift so this is not like Grant Fisher.

THOUGHTSLEADER wrote:

High hopes wrote:

One thing Barega will know for sure is that in a slow race, he gets his ass handed to him by the 1500 guys. He's was nowhere in Euegene in 2022. The 10000 guys stepping down have one hope against the 1500 guys, and that is grinding them into the track.

That’s a little simplistic. Barega was off his game in 2022 outdoors. He has good wheels and is good at squeezing. He is the defending champ for a reason turning aside Girma last time with a strong last lap. He wants it faster sure, but most importantly he wants to be at the front late dictating the pace. He has a good gear shift so this is not like Grant Fisher.

High hopes wrote:

Perhaps, but he's been that way since 2022 Indoors. I've seen him out-kicked too many times since then. He could be back but if it's a 7:40 race as it was in Belgrade, my money goes on Kerr or Nuguse

osm wrote:

I think 8:00 from the 1500m world champion makes Kerr the favorite in a fast or a slow race. Agreed that Nuguse left a second or two on the table at Millrose, but he has yet to prove himself over longer distances at this level, 13:02 really isn't in the same class. Nuguse or Barega are definitely capable of winning though, while Girma doesn't seem to be in the shape he was in last year.

Holy Cow wrote:

One of the most loaded 3k races ever. Should be very fun to see.

TheRealScotty wrote:

Holy Cow wrote:

One of the most loaded 3k races ever. Should be very fun to see.

Totally agree. Great matchup at a great distance (love 3000m).

What would odds be if you were betting that the winner will be someone other than Nuguse and Kerr? I would say 8-1, or +800.

Brit Arrogance wrote:

and 52 Britano-Americains mongooses downvoted me.

Proof irrefutable that this site is biased to these people who multiply threads insulting other countries by all names.

Yet none was able to give an objective reply.

If I had to rank Nuguse among the Africains I will rank him in the 50th position ... but as for Athing Mu he is using Americain boost.

Brit Arrogance wrote:

and 52 Britano-Americains mongooses downvoted me.

Proof irrefutable that this site is biased to these people who multiply threads insulting other countries by all names.

Yet none was able to give an objective reply.

If I had to rank Nuguse among the Africains I will rank him in the 50th position ... but as for Athing Mu he is using Americain boost.

Peach Pit wrote:

Thank goodness, I was gonna be super disappointed if he skipped out after all his talk, especially since he's in WR shape. It's gonna be a spectacular race, especially as a teaser for the Olympics. 2 of the favorites in incredible shape, but at an off-distance, and without Jakob. It's a big win for whoever it is, but unless it's a blowout, it doesn't really mean a lot for the Olympics.