bebebebe wrote:
Jamin is 100% wrong here. The 1500m has always been considered the most prestigious track event along with the 100m. It was always known as the 'blue ribband' event, and is why you have 'The Dream Mile' and never 'The Dream 5000m'. The top 1500m guys have always been more famous to the public than the top 5000 or 10000 guys.
Purists love the 5000 and 10000.
Joe Hamburger types eat up the shorter events. Fits their attention span, lol.