That was the best 800 race of all time, right? #6 all time, American record, and somehow no medal for Hoppel. Tough, but what can you do?
Not really honestly 2012 was still above this for sure - wire to wire world record, a race so deep that it defied the logic of the time, and as much as I hate to say it, no super shoes
I wouldn't even consider this the best 800 race run by an American. That still goes to Brazier in 2019 - American record, dominant world championship gold
Ah, the racists strike again. Hoppel ran faster against a field better than anything Brazier ever faced.
Cavorty, do you think bi carb helps at 400m or 1500m?
There is pretty extensive research showing bicarb helping 60s to 8 min tests in runners, rowers and cycling. 2-3% improvements with the standard caveat that we are talking subelites. GI distress has always been the problem. You either need to drink a ton of water or use gels.
For everyone saying Bryce will be upgraded because all the medalists are possibly juicing, are you saying Bryce is the benchmark and anyone ahead of him regardless of time is suspect? Remember Bryce was right up there with them time-wise even while running mainly on outside (longer distance, more energy) and being a medal threat to the end! Do we think Cole Hocker is juicing as well based on how he dominated the 1500m? Are we expecting Kerr to be upgraded to gold soon or in future as well? If your answer to my last question is a NO, then stop crying about petty stuff. Your crap and American athletes' crap just smell like anyone else's!
No most are saying the guy whose room and coach’s room got raided might result in this. Say what you will about Wanyonyi and Arop or Hoppel, but none were part of a doping sting operation at the Olympics.
Actually, 4 of 6 people on this thread up to this post are saying multiple medalists are juicing, and you're one of the 2 who thinks only bronze is suspect. His point still stands, but I'm partial to your take, as well.
1:41.anything wins you gold MOST years, I never thought Hoppel would be a 1:41 guy.
I remember Nick Symmonds talking about how he was astonished that he didn’t medal with his 1:42.9.uyt
I'm on
What a year for Bryce. If anyone’s got a link to the video, I’d love to rewatch the race!
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In 20 years of posting I don't think I have ever been this OUTRAGED...1:41.67 and not even a F***NG medal (Please excuse my language). I'm not apologizing when I say NO WAY ALL 3 of the medalists are clean...the 800m has become a joke (best pharmacist) this year. I stand on that til the day I die 😳
Why do you think Hoppel is more likely to run a clean 1:41 than Arop? Marco has been better for a long time, and races the circuit regularly.