Can JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN Do What NO ATHLETE HAS EVER DONE? || Tokyo 2021 Breakdown

At just 20 years old, Jakob Ingebrigtsen is quickly proving himself to be a medal favorite in Tokyo, but the question is, can he bring home the gold?
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[@asawolfe2245]

As much as I hate how the Olympics got canceled for 2020 I think that because they got pushed back a year is going to make them absolutely ridiculous

[@william14able]

the lack of drug testing is going to make the dope..

[@bauum_3866]

True i think except for the Sprints we could see new world records in every race discipline

[@God-gi9iu]

Eo

[@scrumpymanjack]

@@william14able was thinking the same thing: these athletes have been on the pills/juice for almost a Year now with no risk of being caught (someone please correct me if they have continued to be tested over the past year). We will therefore see many world records.....and then probably see them stand for years to come.

[@balessan]

@@scrumpymanjack You're definitely tested continually, not only for the Olympics, when you are a top-world athlete.

[@reachvivek21]

Jakob and warholm are definitely going to get Olympic medals for Norway.

[@seanomahony5382]

Yes both gold

[@jeroen1989]

Just an idea for a next video: The south African runner Mbuleli Mathanga ran a 13:47 on the track 5K with vaporfly's because spikes hurt his legs. He became criticised for it and to silence his critics he ran a 28:24 10K on his bare feet to win the race from his spike wearing competition.

[@noobxp1683]

Dang

[@hunterellsworth2935]

I wanna see this!

[@PeterGtze]

Wow😲

[@TheEloim_]

Dannnnggh

[@pobsarducttapeproducts8763]

These times are garbage tho

[@8Ryanaugust]

The last Olympic 1500m was an embarrassingly slow pace, with runners just waiting for the bell. I’m confident that Jakob with push the pace this go-around.

[@abone2pick]

"EMbaRraSsing" lmao you know dam well you'd still get dropped 😂. When theres that much money and pride on the line you would be stupid to run all out and lead out your competition. Unless your name is el gerouge and u know no one can follow you.

[@caseysmith544]

With Timothy Charyiot pushing as well to the point we might have two people push past there limits and collapse right after the event not even able to walk, they used all energy up.

[@carsonmalleet4367]

@@abone2pick I agree that embarrassing isn’t the right word to use, but they came through 800m over 4:30 pace if I remember right. Most solid highschool runners could probably hold with that pace until around 1000-1200 when it really starts picking up. I think it’d be embarrassing if they ran the entire 1500 in like 4:15 and no one ever turned on the gas, but that last 400m more than made up for it imo.

[@elijahebbert6884]

@@abone2pickwho is "el gerouge"

[@kobehayes4827]

@@elijahebbert6884 🤦‍♀️

[@charlesthorndike2702]

2:06 can't believe you didn't include Filip. He's been one of the most consistent 1500m runners in recent years 2018: 3:30.01 2019: 3:30.82 2020: 3:30.35

[@charlesthorndike2702]

@Alexander Kwa Can't deny that.

[@peters6119]

But he is ALWAYS several meters behind his younger brother who is just clearly better than him, so you already know he won't win.

[@allaboutthatrace841]

He wasn't good this indoor season though, not breaking 3.40 for 1500m and failing to make the euro indoor final. But I agree, he is definitely up there.

[@collinjohnson5500]

I agree Cheruiyot is the favorite, but my man. You're just going to leave Craig Engels off of a list that includes Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare? Damn.

[@ivanr.5928]

To be fair Engels' lifetime PR is 3:34 which doesn't exactly put him in a competitive spot in international competitions. Centro went a full two seconds faster in that same race (World Champs 2019).

[@fabian2288]

And filip Ingebrigtsen..

[@collinjohnson5500]

@@ivanr.5928 I’m not disputing that, but Engels has mainly run in tactical races including one where he outkicked Centro.

[@dcnole]

Cheruiyot has to be the favorite. But I am very, very curious about what time Cole Hocker has in him. You get the sense he is only starting to tap into his potential. His kick in the final 100m in the NCAA 3k final was stunning. It would have been stunning in any circumstance, but it was double stunning given that he had run a 3:53 mile an hour earlier. And he's 19!

[@jgt1120]

Jakob is crazy good, but we always see him beat in the last 100m, even in fast races. Hopefully he can overcome this to medal.

[@PPRRIICCKKLES]

Factual, I don’t think he’s got it. My money is on cole hocker. Jakob just always chokes he’s fast and all but he won’t take it. I honestly don’t think he’ll place.

[@johnrowsell2362]

@@PPRRIICCKKLES jakob is way faster than cole hocker he’s not competition for jakob💀

[@gustaaf1892]

I agree. The history of athletics is littered with athletes who can consistently run fast times but never win major gold because they always get outkicked.

[@cuylorna]

He is not in his prime yet

[@Datahead55]

Jakob is still 20. El Guerrouj didn't beat Morceli until 1997 when he was 22. In 1995 and 1996 Morceli was running the final 400 in 50,51,52s in almost every big race. He was dominating El G and everyone else over last lap. Morceli didn't beat Aouita until he was 21. I have no doubt that Jakob will win many races and many medals in his career. The question is can he beat Cheruiyot in Tokyo. I don't know - that's why they run. Think it will be an awesome race - and I believe it could be a new Olympic record. Why? I think Cheruiyot's best strategy is to take it out fast like he did in the 2019 World Championships - he opened with a 55.01 then a 56.73 and closed final 400 in 54.76. If you're interested in seeing the men's 1500 m Olympic record - check it out. It's a great race in 2000. Medal winners include Lagat, El G and Ngeny.

[@robertspies4695]

This on 6/27. Jacob's 12:48 in the 5K recently wiith a brutal finishing kick changes the prognostication. He is still improving every year. He has a chance at the gold.

[@andrewstan7396]

I love everyone competing in the 1500 but i need to cheer for my boys coop and hocker 😎

[@gilbertbradshaw3463]

I respect that!!!

[@liamfoley3085]

I think Wightman doesn’t get talked about enough. If he’s still improving, he’s a serious metal contender and a dangerous threat to Ingebrigsten and Cheruiyot this year.

[@davidj8658]

What metal will his meDal be ? You can assured that his meDal will be made of meTal if he wins a meDal.

[@gregtaylor988]

Liam, I think so too, maybe he's just waiting to pounce. It's very exciting to see he's in touch with those who are in the limelight at the moment.

[@meharivanderriet3965]

I have to say Timothy charyiot he is just a beast

[@udontknowme7798]

What have Timothy Charyiot run in 2021?

[@TrojansFirst]

Easily Charyiot. He has a huge bio-mechanical advantage over that Jakob guy.

[@meharivanderriet3965]

@@TrojansFirst you have a great point and Charyiot is in another level.

[@DJmiczet]

​@@TrojansFirst How?

[@rapazlegal1358]

@@TrojansFirst how exactly?

[@_Doodle-bob]

Indoors made me a Cole Hocker believer, I’m all in on him.

[@kevinkasp]

He blew my mind. A half second away from a 3:49 mile, indoors, as a freakin' teenager? Oregon in general has a beast of a team. Can you imagine running a 3:53 indoors as a junior, like Charlie Hunter did a few weeks ago, and not only are you not the best miler in your college's history (I mean, come on that 3:53 gave him the Australian record) you're only the 3rd best on your school's current team?

[@saltyllama3137]

Me too, very excited to see how he does

[@_Doodle-bob]

I was seriously left speechless after his kick in the 3000M.

[@jacksonwhitcup1185]

I predict he'll get two podiums, zero golds. I don't see him besting Kiplimo, Cheruiyot or Cheptegei this year. Maybe in '22. He has been on an absolute tear so far though so he could definitely have some surprises in him.

[@shangrila73eldorado]

3:31 indoor 1500 meters has to make you wonder though...

[@jacksonwhitcup1185]

@@shangrila73eldorado It'll be such an exciting race. His running has looked so relaxed and smooth in every race this season, I hope he kicks so hard in the oly finals that we actually get to see his form break down a little. Tbh if it doesn't happen I'll be a little suspicious he's a T-1000.

[@shangrila73eldorado]

@@jacksonwhitcup1185 T-1000...a robot?

[@i.d.9587]

I think Jakob gonna win the 5k is my sneaky feeling and pull off a massive upset

[@shangrila73eldorado]

he'll be second place again in both...however that 3:31 indoor 1500 meter time is impressive

[@Ron23604]

5k? I think he got a very less chance to even make it on the podium , Solomon Balega, Joshua cheptegui, Adris mukuta , kipulimo etc I see no way he can even make it maybe 1500 and he might have a chance

[@i.d.9587]

@@Ron23604 i just have a feeling he is gonna be disappointed in the 1500m and come somethjng like 3rd with lewandoski out sprinting him at the end and he we will be so determined and pull one of the biggest upsets and become the biggest name in athletics

[@Ron23604]

@@i.d.9587 sounds like cool story but remember it's much harder going for a double and he l have come from the 5k run which has 2 heats to make it to the final I believe then move in to 1500 a few days later taking on big names he might actually lose both as he did in world championship. If he focuses on 1500 alone he might have a chance he got a better chance in 1500 then 5k than doing them both actually

[@lawbsk1048]

5k?? Are you crazy he won’t even be top 5 in the 5k that’s the strongest event

[@zebastinio]

The Ingebrigtsens are an amazing running family. The three brothers (that are runners) are all european Champions in 1500m. And now their younger sister is an up and coming runner.

[@charlesthorndike2702]

How can you talk about indoor performances, and NOT talk about Wale's 7:24.98??

[@mustafaahmed9380]

Exactly barely anyone is talking about his insane 3000m pb this year, despite almost breaking Komen's indoor wr.

[@marylandflyer5670]

If Jakob I had the kick of Cole Hocker, Jakob would be unstoppable. His finishing speed is the only thing lacking in his ability. If Jakob could finish off that final 200 in 25 seconds he’s winning everything.

[@Funkyjamdude]

lmao you really think Hocker has a better kick than Jakob? can't tell if trolling or just uninformed

[@teemustonen]

Commenting for the algorithm👋🏼

[@emansol9588]

@Reave Me Arone Yes, youtube tracks comment amounts on videos. The more comments, the more it's inferring that people must be discussing the video and are interested, thus the algorithm will show it to more people as it seems to be a good video.

[@sir_sack]

@@emansol9588 Yes, this is big brain time

[@thundergun933]

@Reave Me Arone like, comment, subscribe

[@andrewbradshaw530]

But which fossil did you take

[@couch9416]

I don't care about running and stuff at all but I still love watching these videos. Presented so interestingly that I just can't stop watching them

[@ianfisher6636]

I think you like Jakob Ingebrigtsen. I don't know why, just have a feeling :)

[@charlesthorndike2702]

I can't blame him though.

[@schnecktec]

He definitely a fanboy of Mo Farah

[@KarLKoX]

Cheruiyot : his incredible final kick is devastating.

[@Sohail_Rajput]

You don't know Tauofik Makhlufi , Olympic Champion.

[@michaelsamudio7484]

It will take a world record performance. To many have such a high level of competitiveness.

[@BNA_PROMOTIONS]

these youtubers really need to stop disrespecting Taoufik Makhloufi, like dude he won a gold medal in 2012 and got silver in 2016 both in 800m and 1500, and you're talking about cole hocker and cooper reallyyyy??

[@sheer_1]

Yeah that's what happens when you cheat and do drugs.

[@benanastasoff8980]

He’s not in the picture anymore because he failed a WADA test

[@_cineris]

Cheruiyot's form always throws me off. It obviously works for him, but I wonder if there are efficiencies he could make that would send him into orbit. That being said, I'm really hoping to see Hocker up there. His kicks are insane, and a lot of fun to watch.

[@ea1013]

It's Cheruiyot. Do you not pay attention to his pronunciation?

[@_cineris]

@@ea1013 I'm an idiot, fixed

[@ea1013]

@@_cineris It's okay. I'm just trying to remind people, I'm not trynna be too negative. And I too want to see Hocker at the Olympics, but making the U.S. team is gonna be hard with Engels, Thompson, and maybe Teare. Centro's a bit of a wild card at the moment. Hocker kicks like it's the last time he's ever going to run. Really fun to watch.

[@lapwriter5889]

Jacob Ingebrigtsen will win the 1500 Olympic Gold in Japan

[@noahglomski915]

Either way, I’m cheering for Cole Hocker.

[@andrewstan7396]

Yesssssiiiiirrrrrr them Bren Crawford boys up to something

[@scottishbarnss]

Maybe next olympics, he won't make it to the final heat in 2021

[@noahglomski915]

I know it’s not the most logical, but being from Indiana and watching him in high school, I’m a fanboy.

[@udontknowme7798]

@@noahglomski915 Off course, then I understand, just like I am a Norwegian and I don't need tell who I am a fan of!

[@TrojansFirst]

He looks weak. Not the right body to win.

[@dorynemo8938]

Do women videos too!! There is extremely good 800 runners on the rise along with longer distances.

[@lucymugure1056]

I second that.

[@andreasbergmann8780]

Jakob is gonna do it thIs year 🤜🏼

[@outdoorxplained518]

Love your videos, but do you think you could make a video of Female runners?

[@matthewfoote12]

Ya'll like this to #1 like Jakob

[@Xialect]

great video as usual

[@elerymartinez2653]

Wow! Brother, great job maling this video. You go to work. I like the effects, the explanation and how well versed and informative you are. Keep it up!

[@victorvandyke9898]

I watch all your posts, and realize that I wasn't a subscriber. Consider it done. Keep up the good work.

[@ME-kd1ko]

Gold: Ingebrigtsen 2000 (release version) Silver: Ingebrigtsen 1993 (beta version) Bronze: Ingebrigtsen 1991 (prototype)

[@aaronjenkins6048]

Cheruiyot has this one, but it'll be ridiculously close

[@jpolweny]

Another great production by TRP, love your work as always. IMHO you have discounted some of the Africans at your peril. #1. Another Kenyan -- pick one, heck pick any to be in that final. As a matter of fact you would be bold not to pick 3 Kenyans for the final. #2. The former Olympic Champion from Algeria Makhloufi; #3. Another African running for UAE or some other Middle Eastern nation. It will be a thrilling final🥳👍🏿💯👏🏿🎊🙏🏿🎉

[@gilbertbradshaw3463]

What a great video! This Olympics is gonna be fantastic!

[@zesty_dave4952]

If it comes down to a sprint finish, I got cole hocker winning if he’s anywhere close to the leaders.

[@alfredodealba3020]

Saying nothing but love yall

[@Fol2ey]

Love your videos. They are so well done and interesting!

[@tangbein]

My man did it.

[@matster77]

Why not title the video: Can Cheruiyot hold off Ingebrigtsen? (It's pretty clear where your allegiances lie)

[@johnedwards2051]

too early to tell but you can bet the 1500 final wont be a sit and kick race there all going to be chaseing timothy and jakob and jakob almost beat him last year

[@_Doodle-bob]

@totalrunningproductions what are the odds we could get a NCAA cross country analysis video? Love the content, keep it coming!

[@riptruo]

I missed a Jakob’s video!!! Lets go

[@gabequinn9796]

How is Cilantro on the list?

[@leandersteffan6231]

Great vid as always

[@shangrila73eldorado]

it will develop one of two ways -- slow tactical race or all-out from the gun fast pace. Because Hocker has speed he might be able to beat Ingebrigsten but probably not Cheruyiot...I'm looking for a world-record winning time of around 3:25...that 1:43 800 meters of Cheruyiot is daunting

[@ea1013]

A world record most likely will not happen at the Olympics. It usually never happens in middle distance racing except for the 800. Usually, the 1500 is run with pacers that help the athletes pace themselves to a solid but not suicidally fast pace. Pacers aren't at the Olympics. The Olympic record will probably fall, but not the world record. Only one guy went under 3:30 at the most recent world championships. I think the race will be tactical, but also fast. And oh yeah, you spelt Cheruiyot wrong.

[@XDF745]

Cheruyiot will win regardless of the tactics.

[@onigbajamo]

I guess now that Laird has run 19.81, we can expect a new Boling video.

[@Alberts_Stuff]

So excited for this summer! 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@lipstickonapalin8360]

If it comes down to a kick finish and a slow time, I don't think Jakob has a chance.

[@lipstickonapalin8360]

@Mo b Dick Agreed. He can't play around and let the pace be slow and then become a kicker's race.

[@jakubgomola2119]

The likes of Centro, Cooper, Hocker simply lack consistency. Hopefully at least of them will prove me wrong.

[@firstbornjordan]

Oliver Hoare (Australia) just ran 3:32:35 in NY, indoor 1500m (9th fastest all time indoor). Going to be a great Tokyo final!

[@maxquirk6688]

Jakob Gold, Chariyot Silver, STEWY MAC bronze

[@preetranavlogs5187]

Definately jackob show a great race

[@TrojansFirst]

This guy can actually beat some of the top East African runners? That is amazing. I never thought that would be possible.

[@litespeed65]

I wish him the best.

[@videoupload8196]

I look forward to it. I love the 1500 m and the mile

[@animus3328]

..i must say that your videos are really great!!.....

[@dannyb993]

this is a really good channel

[@johnwilson5743]

TRP Yes, you are correct. The Men's 1500m at the Olympics will be a fantastic race. As you said, there are a number of athletes capable of winning. It will come down to the tactics used in the final. Needing to race a Heat, Semi and then a Final also has a bearing. It means those with good strength/stamina plus Speed will be required just to make the final. There is also another factor than many of your viewers will dispute. (I'm sure!) The results of almost all the Indoor races can be discounted when assessing their chances at the Olympics. (Obviously run outdoors and a full sized 400m track. No banking.) Plus, a good 95% or more of middle distance athletes simply don't bother to race indoors. Perhaps every two years they may make an effort in time for world indoor champs on behalf of their sponsors. Otherwise they simply don't bother. Americans place far too much emphasis on Indoor Results. Look at the all-time results of 1500m, mile, 3000m and 5000m raced Indoors. The tables are heavily overly dominated by Americans. Particularly in the women's grades. Why is this? As I stated, it's simply because very few international middle distance runners bother to race Indoors. I'm really looking forward to these Olympics. For me, it will be from 800m and up in both Male and Female. Fantastic battles. Cheers.

[@greatleapforwards]

between the 400m, 800m, 1500m and the Marathon - this is going to be an epic olympics. i think the 5000m and the 10000m are a forergone conclusion

[@nilshenrikstokke1112]

Jakob will win the 1500 meter in the Olympics!!

[@Thegardener87]

I can't see anyone beating Timothy, he has the kick to hold anyone off. Jakob a close second I think. I'd love to see Jake Wightman get a medal but it will be tough. Whoever wins, I'm sure it will be an amazing race. I'm going to book 2 weeks off work so I can watch it all. Come on!

[@jacobpuhalla1404]

This channel needs way more attention

[@s.angello]

Centro is not gonna achieve shit these Olympics. He'll get annihilated in a really fast race

[@pobsarducttapeproducts8763]

My main man

[@Pierce0420]

Love Jakob's running partner's stache!!!

[@vanislerider7311]

Cheruiyot will win the 1500. But my question is why is it necessary to have such a great finishing kick. An even split race to finish in 3:30 will likely win this race. And even split race will put a great deal of pressure on Cheruiyot if Ingebrigtsen wants to win it and no need for the great kick....just don't slow down as much as the competition.

[@Mapperley]

JAKOBBB

[@jollymolly2521]

Unless he breaks a leg between now and this summer - Cheryiot will will. The one thing I've noticed with Ingebrigtsen, and maybe it's because he's still pretty young, he doesn't have a great finishing kick when he's going against the big guns. He gets outkicked every single time. You either have fast twitch for a great finishing kick - or you don't. You can't train that into someone.

[@roadracer1584]

Great video but could you please leave out the soundtrack next time? I want to hear the video narration without background noise. It's hard to understand the narrator sometimes.

[@david2804me]

As the video quite rightly points out, there are quite a few capable of winning the 1500m in Tokyo and we all have our favourite(s). Every contender will have a great backstory to be told if they win so the news channels won't be disappointed....we shall all just have to be patient and look forward to seeing what happens....I can't wait.

[@vishvaaschannel9987]

Waiting for Tokyo 2020🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😊😊

[@charliealekson4746]

if cole wins i'm shaving my head @total running productions

[@hakonfinsland6866]

Jakob and Warholm, both running for gold. I think Jacob will take first or second place and Warholm will take gold at 400 m. He would be a favorite on 400 m flat too....Greetings from Norway

[@thundergun933]

Cheriyot what he did in Doha in last year's WC is pretty convincing. Well that combined with his 1:43.1 800 PB. I could see him falling in the final and still winning it. I think he will break the WR.

[@thundergun933]

@HB Net the last 15 year's❔ we re talking about the Olympics. He's probably one of the best 1500m runners EVER. He was within a second of the WR what 3X and blazed the last lap. Are you blind? Showed that once in the video. Ethiopians being world contenders in the 1500. Now I know you're crazy. 1500 is going to stay American/Kenyan/western euro dominated. The occasional Kiwi/ Ethiopiaan/Rooskie

[@thundergun933]

@HB Net he had nobody in his sight like the final lap of every time he went dangerously close to the WR. It's like COME ON! Guy will go sub 3:26 how about that for goimg far in conclusions.

[@thundergun933]

@HB Net maybe French is your main language. I didn't say he was the most prized or prestigious. I said he's probably the best. As in if Hicham raced him Idk if I would bet Hicham would be the winner I wouldn't bet or either and if I had to bet I'd honestly go with Churiyout.

[@thundergun933]

@HB Net and yes Kenyans are not as dominant but as you can see I listed half of Europe America Australia New Zealand. Kenyans have always been historically more dominant in long distance. Mainly 10k steeplechase XC. 1500 has never been there bread and butter. I don't recall any Ugandans or Ethiopians who medaled in the 1500 outside of Bekele. The Ethiopians tend to historically dominant 5k. They pretty much werw great rivals of Kenyans in distances above 3k. Ugandans seem the same. Basically Africa can produce elite 1500 guys but much less frequent than 5 & 10k etcetera. Half the time it's a Moroccan or from southern Africa. White guys and African Americans have a good tradition of success in middle distance 800 to 2 mile.

[@thundergun933]

@HB Net I was wrong about Kenyan dominance in the 800/1500. Kenyan has the most medals. Also Ethiopia has the most for 10k. Steeple chase is Kenya's niche track event though. Total domination over the past 50 years. I still stand by in saying I doubt an Ethiopian man will medal in the 1500 any time soon.

[@akramlouifi3308]

Never underestimate Makhloufi , The Algerian always show up in big events.

[@AWildBard]

great video

[@markbateman9222]

Just because a runner does tremendous times in paced races on the Grand Prix circuit doesn't necessarily make an athlete a potential gold medalist. Most recent Olympic 1500 races have not been fast paced from the gun. 800 speed and the ability to accelerate are as important in championship racing as fast pbs.

[@maikolmaikolmaikol]

Great video as always! But a remark: @5:11, third in the race was Jesús Gómez, not Mohammed Katir (who ran in the 3000m instead)...cheers!

[@MrJiggerify]

sorry but what actually is the clickbait title referring to? what has no athlete done before?

[@elennalena5703]

Matthew Centrowitz already hit his peak fitness a long time ago. He won’t be a contender for a medal. Also, he never wins or a podium finish for fast races. He runs slow paces and a fast kick. It’s obvious this Olympics will be a fast race from the gun. He was super lucky 2016 was a DII 1500 pace-slowest Olympic final ever. The podium will be Timothy, Jakob and either the Australian gentlemen or perhaps Kerr or Whiteman.

[@mikeryan7213]

Oregan runners carries an asterisk, and a large one at that. World records being broken and apparently so many athletes being able to run faster than before, well a nice helping of skepticism is called for. Other than that the spectacle can be enjoyed. Just don't take it too seriously.

[@jimmymintel1475]

can we just acknowledge how groovy Craig Engels looks

[@CliveBramham]

Looking ahead, Jakob and Timothy trade wins at DL events leading up to Tokyo. Each post 3 times times under 3:30; each post PBs. Jakob wins Monaco with a new ER of 3:27.31. In Tokyo, the race is tactical with a lot of jostling for position in the first lap, with Timothy in front of Jakob by 10m. Jakob winds up the pace and falls in directly behind Timothy. With 200m to go, it is just the two of them. Jakob starts his kick, edging past Timothy in the last turn, and switches into top speed. Timothy follows close with long strides, but Jakob has the momentum and takes the gold in a close and masterful race. Jakob Inbebrigtsen, Gold 3:28.70; Timothy Cheriuyot, Silver 3:28.82; Stewart McSweyn, Bronze 3:30.32 Well, we can dream about it :-) :-)

[@bjorn2fly]

Very impressive predictions😀

[@colinvanblomCoach]

Actually, it's not surprising that performances have improved worldwide. Why? Quite simply, athletes in general have not over-raced. Many top athletes spend a lot of time racing and fitting training in between races. So, may athletes have had to use racing as a major element in training and not the other way round

[@peters6119]

Why does he think there are a long list of up to 10 athletes with any chance in the 1500? It's Cherioyut or Ingbebrigtsen. There isn't anyone else. And Jacob is still only 20 so he hasn't hit his best years yet. He's going to be faster in a few years. Once that happens he will be by himself and win any race he wants. Now he can win quite easily against everybody except Cherioyut, who just has to hope that Jacob doesn't improve any more before Tokyo. Personally I think this is the year that Jacob becomes #1. He will win the 1500 or the 5000. He's good enough to win the 5000 as well but the schedule will probably prevent him from running in both unfortunately. (rounds in both on Tuesday; 1500 SF on Thurs. ; 5000 final on Friday. 1500 final on Saturday). Who knows. He runs a pretty tight schedule at Europeans and wins both.

[@davidetheseiderdupre314]

I believe he should focus on the 1500 if he wants to win something. In the 5000 there's just too many incredible runners (Cheptegei and Kiplimo, if they don't only compete in the 10000, Barega, Edris, Ahmed ecc). Plus, the last time Jakob ran a 5000 on the track was at the 2019 world championships. That makes me think he decided not to focus on them for a while. But I believe from next year on he'll be back on the 5000 with a lot of room for improvement

[@whip57]

Jacob doesn't have the kick...for him to win he needs to build the lead that no one can catch him, easier said than done.

[@jefb2361]

Some superb races to look forward to in Tokyo!!?

[@sautronjohn]

I don’t understand why you never mentioned about Taoufik Makhloufi....he was the 2012 Olympic Champion and Silver Medalist in Rio....and silver in London 2017...none of the runners you mentioned stand a chance for a medal behind Jackob and Timothy!

[@jaredt3150]

Cole Hocker's great kick will pull him from 7th to 5th if he makes the final.

[@rpsnider85]

I say if Jakob can make it an all out sprint at 450m mark after increasing the pace every lap, he can beat Cheruiyot. If he can drain the beast's legs a bit and make his move 50m sooner I think he can win it with Cheruiyot about 2m behind. But if it just goes as a normal race...Cheruiyot probably has the advantage. So I'm going to be optimistic and say Jakob turns loose a brilliant strategy and takes him down for the Gold. He's clearly got all the talent required to win, it just requires a few things to go correctly because Cheruiyot has those same qualities as well.

[@fanichita]

It aged well, except for not mentioning Alison dos Santos.

[@dondoharahap6868]

coop and hocker ⚡️

[@udontknowme7798]

Yes he can, and I think he will!

[@tapaskumarsahoo2465]

Sir my age is 20,Height 180cm,weight 53kg and I am physically weak. Please tell me the work out and diet plan for 1600m.under 4 miniuteand 5000m.under 15 miniute

[@gtrx0006]

If Cole Hocker can keep up that final kick in the outdoor he's gonna win.

[@jayli5690]

2:06 josh kerr doesn’t seem on form from indoors and mcsweyn is running the 5 & 10k

[@alexjohnson4537]

Josh didn’t run indoors and in his first race outdoors he absolutely obliterated a field containing centrowitz. Wouldn’t count him out yet just because he ran in a race which started out pretty slow.