SDSU Aztec wrote:
Jakob was the youngest finalist in the WC 1500m last year. Why would you think older guys are gaining ground on him? Shouldn’t it be the opposite?
Age isn’t the only factor.
-Tim was dealing with injuries all last season, it was his worst season since 2016
-Kipsang was chasing after paydays/teams in his first season as an established guy over timing a peak
-Katir got COVID, battled some injuries and was a shell of himself until Spanish Champs
-Kerr complete wild card and that’d apply to this year, too, so fair points on him
-Wightman yes the rare guy who might be in worse position than last year due to injury
-Kipkorir Cheruiyot, younger/rawer so doesn’t apply
-Nuguse injured/in NCAA system, young in pro years not prioritizing dental school over track