800m and up not a single medal going to a US runner. You can take this prediction to the bank.
Hard to argue.
Bronze medal chances: Fisher (5/10K), Akins (800), ESP/Hiltz (1500), Hoppel (800), Hocker/Nuguse (1500), Constien (ST). And I wouldn’t put any of those over 40% likely (men’s or women’s 1500 best odds).
Anything else feels like somewhat of a long shot (<5%) chance.
the thing about proper racing as opposed to contrived paced events (Diamond League) is that anything can happen (ask Mu). Tactics are vital. A clip. A hesitation. Going too early. Too late. I honestly think Kessler has a chance at a medal in either of his races. Fisher could medal if the Ethiopians mess up - which they sometimes do. Who knows what Young's ceiling is? Or the USA might get a medal after the fact. You know the drill.
800m and up not a single medal going to a US runner. You can take this prediction to the bank.
Hard to argue.
Bronze medal chances: Fisher (5/10K), Akins (800), ESP/Hiltz (1500), Hoppel (800), Hocker/Nuguse (1500), Constien (ST). And I wouldn’t put any of those over 40% likely (men’s or women’s 1500 best odds).
Anything else feels like somewhat of a long shot (<5%) chance.
Of course there is a reason that the races are held. Because we do not know the outcome. Obviously Goose has a shot at a Silver medal, as although he has been a bit under the radar, and not racing as well as last year, his talent is extraordinary and anything can happen. If this was before the 2016 Olympics, most would say Centrowitz has a chance to get a Bronze medal.