1) I have never seen either ESP or Hiltz not have a kick with 200m to go. They had nothing. It's not like their times were horrible, but I really thought they both had more. I thought they would be in it more than that and run 3:52-3:53ish.
I'm still shocked at how badly the Africans raced the 5k. It's like they were just happy to be there.
Happens EVERY. DAMN. TIME
Like how many times have we seen the boys out there in Europe running in the 12.40's (12.30's!!!) in June, July and say to ourselves, "when they do this at the Worlds or Olympics it's going to be tough for Jakob (and previously Farah)" and then they go out and not even really factor? What 9 of the last 10 global champs? (there was only one when Idris beat Farah). It's like groundhog day with Kejelcha, Gebrhiwet et al
quincy hall not listed for 4x4. did he injure himself winning that gold?
He interviewed with Eurosport following the race and said he'd felt something in the back of his leg in the race, but powered through because "that was my last race".
Am I the only one whose never heard of Georgia Bell until today?
Probably.
She won the 1500m British title earlier this summer. I think she was 4th in 1500 at the indoor Workd Championships this year. She’s been interviewed by a couple of outlets and podcasts about her breakout performances this year.
1) I have never seen either ESP or Hiltz not have a kick with 200m to go. They had nothing. It's not like their times were horrible, but I really thought they both had more. I thought they would be in it more than that and run 3:52-3:53ish.
2) Italian man hugs are intense.
I wish ESP and Hiltz hung back a bit more for first lap+, and I wish Muir was more in touch by 600/500. That Tsegay - geez. Nonetheless, fun race.
1) I have never seen either ESP or Hiltz not have a kick with 200m to go. They had nothing. It's not like their times were horrible, but I really thought they both had more. I thought they would be in it more than that and run 3:52-3:53ish.