Just to reiterate: there is no Norwegian doctor or diagnosis in the picture. The only indication that there was is the OP, who is not Norwegian and heard some fourth-hand rumor. Henrik Ingebrigtsen confirmed after his own 5000m that Jakob has not consulted a doctor, adding that there is no point as a doctor "wouldn't be able to do anything" (he also made a sarcastic refernce to a notorious quack doctor from a few decade ago).
Hence, the only thing we have about a fever is a brief, vague and non-committal comment from Jakob himself, said in passing. FWIW, his pre-final interview by NRK, an hour or so before start, was void of any suggestion about dry throats, fevers or ailments. Without independent verification, it's just you believe him or you don't.
“there is no Norwegian doctor or diagnosis in the picture“ -this is not quite correct: Jakob consulted the Norwegian head physician Ove Talsnes between 1500m final and 5000m relay, and even got a diagnosis ( “a cold, fever, but not an infection”).
But the real thing is this: IMO a lot of the reasons why Jakob is both disliked and liked is his honesty. -So I really don’t get that you and others doubt Jakob’s explanation here (feeling bad, soured throat, and so on). Furthermore: “ Without independent verification, it's just you believe him or you don't.” -How on earth can’t you see that Jakob underperformed grossly (despite running a good tactically race) -maybe as much as 2 -3 seconds, and despite his stellar performance in the semifinals- reality (the race) and Jakob’s explanation is very much coherent here -where are your eyes and logic..?
Good point. But did Talsnes actually take his temperatur, or did he just have a consultation? My doctor notes it in their log if I report having had a fever the night before.
I dont question his sincerity on the whole. And if his "dry throat" and "a little fever" statements aren't true, then they really aren't diabolical, well-schemed lies. They are, if so, merely excuses, said in passing, by an understandably dissapointed and frustrated young athlete.
Either way, it is a bad move to nuance another's win (or an emerging rival's near win) by immediately pulling the sick card - dry throat or not. If he was stoic enough to keep his ailments to himself prior to competing, he should be stoic enough to do so in defeat. Top athletes, like all mortals, have off days for a plethora of reasons. He's the best runner in that field on the whole, clearly! But it's cultish to think that he has to be sick to finish second in a world championship.
I don't think Jakob is faster than 3.27-high. He lacks the speed - as we have also seen in these championship finals.
However, as we saw with El G, even a 3.26 guy can lose a championship(Olympic) final.
This is the funniest comment and double down i’ve seen since the guy who made 4 posts saying german fernandez was in high school in 2009
What I find hilarious is that Jakob keeps losing championship finals to runners who can outsprint him and then you guys insist lack of speed isn't his problem. It's got to be a "fever". I wonder what it will be next time.
You don't think he is faster than 3.27-high when he has actually ran 3.27-low? Holy hell this absolute garbage pile of a forum never ceases to amaze me.
A geek speaks. His 3.27-low still doesn't mean he is going to run 3.26 or better. Unless he does a Kiprop, of course - which he probably already does.
It does mean he is faster than 3.27 though you absolute clown.
