17 YEAR OLD BEATS 1500M WORLD CHAMPION JAKE WIGHTMAN

At the NSW Milers meet in Bankstown over the 1500m, 17 year old Australian Cameron Myers takes the win ahead of former UNC All-American Jesse Hunt and scalps the 2022 1500m world champion Jake Wightman.
Myers ran the 1500m race of his life, also securing the Olympic qualifying standard in a time of 3.33.30.
1 Cameron Myers - 3.33.30
2 Jesse Hunt - 3.33.64
3 Jake Wightman - 3.34.31
4 Jye Edwards - 3.34.42
5 Callum Davies - 3.35.14
6 Connor Whiteley - 3.36.19
7 Thomas Keen - 3.36.43
8 Paul Robinson - 3.36.57
9 Ryoji Tatezawa - 3.37.13
10 Ben Thomas - 3.37.96
11 Matthew Ramsden - 3.38.77
Thanks to ‪@bankstownathletics‬ & AthleticsNSW for the footage!

[@ayeeffvee8173]

whiteman only JUST started competing again after a long time of rehab. to come back in this form already is a great sign

[@Trackstaa_]

Yep looking great for outdoor

[@anthonybotonis5841]

It is a great sign amd he will improve👍. But cam at 17... wow has a long future wish them both all the best

[@nvan78]

Indeed, I expect Jake will be fine once he ups the speed training in the ensuing weeks. Great run from the kid Myers.

[@oilguy777]

Use this as an upvote to get this commentator to call every professional track meet. 👇🏼

[@Trackstaa_]

We approve

[@Charliepup2023]

Please no, sounds like a horse race

[@philipvitkus2109]

Yep!

[@seatownfan]

Nah

[@ncg4132]

@@Charliepup2023 Although KZbin doesn't show it, I was forced to initiate a down vote to your comment. Please continue to keep trying though - don't give up!

[@jameschansbury]

hunty dropping from 3:39 to 3:33 in his first 6 months as a pro 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Trackstaa_]

👀

[@gustaaf1892]

Overshadowed by a 17 year old prodigy, but Hunt deserves some love as well for running a fraction outside the Olympic qualifying time. Australia has a bunch of talented middle distance runners at the moment.

[@user-nm4fs4dy9h]

Loved the commentary, really gets you into the Race as a viewer. A big plus for the former World Champion, Jake Wightman, to compete at the humble Crest Athletics Centre, Bankstown, Sydney, Australia, if sound, fit, and in good health, the humble Wightman will Race all comers anytime, anyplace, a commendable 3rd in 3.34.31. But strong effort on the night by Australia’s Cameron Myers to win comfortably in a first-class 3.33.30. The big surprise was Australia’s Jesse Hunt, looking very strong to run a top-notch 2nd in 3.33.64. Savour the night, that’s what I say ! Paris Can and Will wait, worrying about possible Injury and Health Problems is not the way to go, just get on with Competing and Training, take normal precautions and just don’t do anything Physically Silly. Besides, Backing-Up at The Olympic Games is a real Test of Strength and Stamina, the Heat and Semi-Final very Competitive and we all know what The Final will be like, all in the space of about 4-5 days. Very Early Days, of course, and anything can happen between Now and Paris, but on Paper at least, this format could favour Norwegian Strong Man, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, in my humble opinion. But thanks to The Crest, The Commentator, and The Runners for a Great Night ! 😊

[@johnmartin7158]

What an outstanding run and also for the young guy to do a sustained front run from well out from the finish. He handled the pressure well. Cheers.

[@Trackstaa_]

He's becoming a great competitor

[@johnmartin7158]

@@Trackstaa_ Reminded me somewhat of the great American high school runner Jim Ryan. But with todays training knowledge and science nutrition let’s hope he has a sustained long career unlike Jim Ryan who was beset with injuries in his career. I get the feeling he’ll be running a sub 3 : 30 in a year or 2. Cheers NZ.

[@MrCummings1993]

The commentator was just rubbing it in 😂

[@Trackstaa_]

Australian commentators are a different breed. Unreal commentary

[@theomegamuffin7346]

Cameron Myers is actually insane 😂

[@johnstirling6597]

Great run by Cam myers, I hope he can keep it together and not disappear from the sport. He has to be managed really carefully as he will have all sorts of people in his ear.

[@dk4232]

He's with a very experienced coach. My concern at this stage is he's peaked too early with the Olympics in the European summer. Either that or he's got a bit come which would be great to see

[@johnstirling6597]

@@dk4232 I would argue that its probably a good thing for him not to make the Paris team.

[@geetee4459]

@@johnstirling6597 He 'made' the World Champs team last year but wisely decided to skip it in favour of aiming for Paris.

[@McClarinJ]

That's a new under-18 world record!

[@Trackstaa_]

he ran quicker last year

[@steveroth686]

I have a great video from Eugene of Whiteman doing his victory lap. I was only feet away. What a day it was!

[@seatownfan]

Who?

[@Alex-pr6zv]

Looks like Ozzieland has a new star.

[@Trackstaa_]

100%

[@garymanders1273]

Wightman still coming back from injury..lacking speedwise at mo...racing good for getting the legs turning over...Myers looks a great prospect

[@2011hwalker]

That injury was rough for Wightman, it blighted his whole 2023.

[@PB111627]

Great feeling he will remember this for a lifetime!

[@JeremiahSmiith]

It will be one of many similar memories to choose between!

[@brianjohnsadventure]

Wow that was a great race!!!!!

[@sjeffy5137]

Man Myers just looks so comfortable this entire race, unbelievably smooth form

[@SotaMaehara]

Oh look it's me taking photos on the track 👋

[@bighammer3464]

Was this filmed in 1982 in black and white on VHS then upscale and used technicolor to give it artificial colors? What the heck

[@Trackstaa_]

Nope just Facebook livestream

[@AndrewBlucher]

With poor lighting

[@aspenrebel]

Hey, the other day I watched an Aussie movie on KZbin here. The guy said it was a VHS copy. The picture was sharp and clear.

[@robintang7304]

Simply great, he won the race effortlessly.

[@brianjohnsadventure]

Only person who could have defeated him is surely Jakob ingebrigtsen but that was phenomenal!

[@saamegan2985]

Did he get the qualifying time?

[@And-rc9yy]

Unrelated comment here but guys do you know if an athlete with anemia could theoretically get a TUE and take Erythropoietin (EPO? If they could I wondered how they would be tested and what if any limits they would have placed on them. Surely training at altitude would be problematic for their blood tests. I'm just curious (not asking for a friend).

[@Trackstaa_]

Hi, honestly, we’re not sure. We've never heard a case where this has happened.

[@And-rc9yy]

@@Trackstaa_ Thanks for the reply and sorry if it's considered a stupid question. I figured in this age of inclusivity when everyone is entitled to equal rights there has to have been an athlete where this has come into question. It was just something I got chatting about on my morning run.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

No TUEs for EPO

[@And-rc9yy]

​@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547I figured as much. I suppose if you need EPO you have very serious anemia and so competitive athletics is probably out of the question.

[@timn4481]

i wouldve liked the pacemakers to take it out for 1s below OQ to stretch Myers a bit. wouldve liked to see him go into the 3:32s here. Not sure if he'd be entirely happy with this time being slower than a year ago. he already has the OQ so no biggie and we dont know where hes at in his training. Itll take a sub 3:29 to get a medal in Paris.

[@user-wz3zy5ik7j]

Best 18- years runner- Ingebrigtsen, Laros, Myers and Kessler,who win Paris Olympic?

[@Trackstaa_]

All within a shout

[@anthonybotonis5841]

Will be close.. an amazing race is brewing

[@TheRealBrayoTv]

none of them

[@timliscum2861]

what was the time? come on now

[@haircutexperience]

skull a drink every time the commentator says 17 year old 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@kevinkasp]

The USA just held their national indoors track championships and the winning 1,500 meter time was four seconds slower than what this high school kid just ran.

[@Trackstaa_]

Showcasing how good Myers is

[@gabrielcalandri9395]

The USA indoor track nationals was at altitude though

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

​​@@gabrielcalandri93957000 feet/3000m. Also a championship race with no pacers.

[@RocketSauce666]

Kid is good, but it's a bit apples to oranges... indoor 1,500m times don't tend to compare to outdoor times.

[@kevinkasp]

@@gabrielcalandri9395 Good point. You got me there. I had to run in Albuquerque one week. It was tough.

[@philipvitkus2109]

And it's Seabiscuit at the wire!!😊

[@trickydicky2908]

Sounds like Lee Diffy. He's a good car racing announcer.

[@chrisgarbutt6704]

Jake Whiteman coming back from a lengthy lay-off in his first race in forever...

[@Trackstaa_]

Jake has raced a few good 1500m this season. Looking great for outdoors

[@aidanoc19]

I think this was his 2nd 1500, he raced Boston indoors, then the Landy mile. Running track in Oz is weird for a northerner, the conditions feel ideal but it's still slightly alien. Myers has never known any different to being in peak shape in February.

[@whahappened8398]

Myers has run a 3.33.26 in July 2023...in Poland.. so in fact he has known " different". when it comes to performing out of the Australian Summer track season.@@aidanoc19

[@XDF745]

@@aidanoc19 Aussies don't peak in summer.

[@geetee4459]

@@aidanoc19 Cam ran in the European outdoor season last year and improved his times from those he had run in Australia. PS our national champs (& Olympic trials) are held in April..

[@leighsymons5619]

What time was Jakob running at the same age?

[@DMGC529]

3:36. Cam is faster than him across all distances except the mile.

[@steventownley3342]

4m15 I think he said on his previous KZbin But will this lad become world champ? He might be peaking at a young age and dissappear

[@leighsymons5619]

@@steventownley3342 yeah great questions. Time will tell!

[@DMGC529]

@@steventownley3342 Yes, they probably said the same thing about Jakob.

[@steventownley3342]

@@DMGC529 not everyone has a Jacob story I have no doubt that cam will be a superstar

[@TooBeaucoup]

I'm was waiting for him to call Laffit Pincay's name coming down the stretch 😂

[@Robert-mn8gc]

He sounds like 👍 a Horse Racing 🐎 Caller

[@rolandnelson6722]

It’s the Australian accent. Everything sounds like a horse race caller. Weddings, retirement speeches, eulogies.

[@Robert-mn8gc]

@rolandnelson6722 U left out Marriage 💑 Proposal's as most guy's r shitt'in themselves. Politicians when they don't want 2 answer questions when there lying like Gladys, MadmanDan & Pluckaduck from QLD

[@rolandnelson6722]

@@Robert-mn8gc all true!

[@jimclawley9117]

Is that a world age best for 17?

[@candiceverpaelst-ud3kk]

Jakob is the best

[@tedallison6112]

@ least Wightman doesn't have a massively BIG MOUTH like Kerr-who never stops blathering on & on ..

[@user-hf2bv7cl6u]

I hate pacing,

[@youdontknowme4903]

Jake Wightman is NOT medalling at the Olympics

[@stuartwalker6786]

He has more chance than you or me!, I'd say as a world champ coming back after a lay off he has as good a chance as any.

[@Trackstaa_]

I reckon he's got a great chance if he follows this improvement into outdoors. If he makes the final it's anyone's game

[@archie6945]

Did you expect him to beat Ingebrigtsen?

[@youdontknowme4903]

@@stuartwalker6786 nah I could run a world record on a good day

[@youdontknowme4903]

@@Trackstaa_ true but the one thing that made Jake dangerous was his finishing kick but now he doesn’t seem to have that