32 thoughts on “Live: Cole Hocker GOLD, Josh Kerr Silver, Yared Nuguse Bronze Paris Track Reaction Show”
Wow! What an amazing race. Everyone knows that Cole has the best kick in the 1500. I thought that Ingebregtsen was not going to let him pass on the inside, but Cole was patient. Amazing!
This podcast isn’t paying Jakob his full dues. Without him, we wouldn’t have gotten the greatest 1500m of all time. We have him to thank for pushing the boundaries of this event (especially in championship races) and for making this event the best and most entertaining in the world. All thanks to Jakob.
Nobody's talking about the fact that Cole ran 3:27.50'ish, WHILE BEING CUT OFF WITH 100M to go. He literally killed his speed for 2-3 seconds starting with around 100m to go. If that doesn't happen, he runs sub 3:27 clearly…
Yes what an amazing race! Jakob did what he needed to do and find no fault in his strategy. A great night for American distance running. Who would have predicted such a result but in a perverse way it makes good sense. Shed no tears for Jakob- he’ll be tough in the 5k!
Wow what a race, give credit to Jacob, without him this would not of been a fast race. Hocker is a stud, he was so overdue for a stunner..Yared coming back at Josh, and almost outlets Josh..My boy Hobbs ran a hell of a race, watch out for his 800..Hobbs is a stud..Jacob is a class act, now Josh needs to tone it down..The 1500 meter is now in its greatest history, so many great runners..Outstanding job for the Americans..
R. Johnson hit it on the head at about 36.30. Sometimes, you just get beat. Ingebrigtsen didn't run a bad race, those other guys hit their peak at the perfect time and just took him down. If Ingebrigtsen runs 1 second slower in lap one, does he hang on? Maybe. Ingebrigtsen would have had no reason to believe that Nguse or Hocker were real threats. They raised their level up at the worst time for him and the best time for them. At that level, it's literally splitting hairs. When Kerr said that Ingebrigtsen's strategy was "bold", it's not unfair to "translate" that into saying that was Kerr's diplomatic way of saying it was stupid as fuck. Fair enough. Doesn't mean under a different roll of the dice, it wouldn't have paid off.
Wow, unusually good discussion tonight. (Probably because the 1500 race was such incredible food for analysis. And it helped that the JoBros weren't sloshed tonight like they were last night.)
Today's race just clarified just how great that Filbert Bayi solo run was where he beat the best in the world leading wire to wire and set a new world record. Extremely hard to do.
"Outsmart," in Jakob's post is meant as a compliment, I think. You gotta give him some benefit of doubt with the second language, I think. It felt like he means he had to overthink (hence, "outsmart") his strategy and went out faster than he would have preferred and maybe he also realizes he was too concerned with Kerr. But, it is also true the margins were fine and he may have been beat at any pace today.
Jokap need it to watch hitcham in Athens. That was the way to win. Get out slow for 300m then increase the pace every 100m. It worked perfectly for hitcham. And they both have the same stride. No kick but fast stride.
Just like the way Jakob outkicks most of the 5k guys, the 1500 guys are just faster, making it fast was a great move as the only way he could beat them was through endurance. A slow race, he still loses
Been saying for years Jacob needs to race diamonds league 800 meter races and improve his 400 meter time to get his leg turnover used to sprinting speed
Not even hating on Jakob… but I feel like he maybe should move up to the 10k and do the 5/10 instead of 15/5? I guess he did just run one of the top 5 quickest 1500’s ever so that might be too harsh, but I feel like 5/10 is the way to go in order to get double golds.
Just a point of awareness, guys… the irritation that runs between you is both visible and audible. Ego is the major cause of discontent in the Western world. This is not about you. What a fantastic 1500m, so many brilliant individual efforts. A great future ahead for middle distance enthusiasts.
@14:20 I agree with you. If Jakob didn't close the door on the inside forcing Hocker to "pump the brakes" I think you're looking at a 03:26! A sub 03:27 is realistic.
Wow! What an amazing race. Everyone knows that Cole has the best kick in the 1500. I thought that Ingebregtsen was not going to let him pass on the inside, but Cole was patient. Amazing!
Cole Hocker got blocked by Jacob the first time he tried to go by.
This podcast isn’t paying Jakob his full dues. Without him, we wouldn’t have gotten the greatest 1500m of all time. We have him to thank for pushing the boundaries of this event (especially in championship races) and for making this event the best and most entertaining in the world. All thanks to Jakob.
Nobody's talking about the fact that Cole ran 3:27.50'ish, WHILE BEING CUT OFF WITH 100M to go. He literally killed his speed for 2-3 seconds starting with around 100m to go. If that doesn't happen, he runs sub 3:27 clearly…
He was the rabbit, the others only ran 3 seconds slower?
Yes what an amazing race! Jakob did what he needed to do and find no fault in his strategy. A great night for American distance running. Who would have predicted such a result but in a perverse way it makes good sense. Shed no tears for Jakob- he’ll be tough in the 5k!
Are you idiots Drunk? really professional
Wow what a race, give credit to Jacob, without him this would not of been a fast race. Hocker is a stud, he was so overdue for a stunner..Yared coming back at Josh, and almost outlets Josh..My boy Hobbs ran a hell of a race, watch out for his 800..Hobbs is a stud..Jacob is a class act, now Josh needs to tone it down..The 1500 meter is now in its greatest history, so many great runners..Outstanding job for the Americans..
R. Johnson hit it on the head at about 36.30. Sometimes, you just get beat. Ingebrigtsen didn't run a bad race, those other guys hit their peak at the perfect time and just took him down. If Ingebrigtsen runs 1 second slower in lap one, does he hang on? Maybe. Ingebrigtsen would have had no reason to believe that Nguse or Hocker were real threats. They raised their level up at the worst time for him and the best time for them. At that level, it's literally splitting hairs. When Kerr said that Ingebrigtsen's strategy was "bold", it's not unfair to "translate" that into saying that was Kerr's diplomatic way of saying it was stupid as fuck. Fair enough. Doesn't mean under a different roll of the dice, it wouldn't have paid off.
These guys are so angry. So very angry.
Wow, unusually good discussion tonight. (Probably because the 1500 race was such incredible food for analysis. And it helped that the JoBros weren't sloshed tonight like they were last night.)
Today's race just clarified just how great that Filbert Bayi solo run was where he beat the best in the world leading wire to wire and set a new world record. Extremely hard to do.
Jakob is right, he is the pace maker.
"Outsmart," in Jakob's post is meant as a compliment, I think. You gotta give him some benefit of doubt with the second language, I think. It felt like he means he had to overthink (hence, "outsmart") his strategy and went out faster than he would have preferred and maybe he also realizes he was too concerned with Kerr. But, it is also true the margins were fine and he may have been beat at any pace today.
Jokap need it to watch hitcham in Athens. That was the way to win. Get out slow for 300m then increase the pace every 100m. It worked perfectly for hitcham. And they both have the same stride. No kick but fast stride.
Jakob fans comparing him to the legend El G need a reality check after this abysmal performance
What a privilege it was to be there and witness it! As a former Duck I’m especially elated and happy for Cole!!
A rabbit cannot be worth one second per lap, or Ingebrigtsen would be capable 3:24.4 with wavelights and a rabbit. He has proven he is not.
Although he finished fourth and was without a medal, everything revolves around Jakob. Credit to him for making middle distance running great again.
Just like the way Jakob outkicks most of the 5k guys, the 1500 guys are just faster, making it fast was a great move as the only way he could beat them was through endurance. A slow race, he still loses
Been saying for years Jacob needs to race diamonds league 800 meter races and improve his 400 meter time to get his leg turnover used to sprinting speed
Longtime listener and former supporter's club member. Never heard Rojo tell the Ben Thomas story before and was glad he told it again today.
"What should Jakob do going forward?" A: focus on the 5000m
Yared ran last 200 just as fast as Hocker.
Not even hating on Jakob… but I feel like he maybe should move up to the 10k and do the 5/10 instead of 15/5? I guess he did just run one of the top 5 quickest 1500’s ever so that might be too harsh, but I feel like 5/10 is the way to go in order to get double golds.
Just a point of awareness, guys… the irritation that runs between you is both visible and audible. Ego is the major cause of discontent in the Western world. This is not about you. What a fantastic 1500m, so many brilliant individual efforts. A great future ahead for middle distance enthusiasts.
Jakob is to thank for everybody realizing the have to run under 3:28 for a medal….crazy stuff….congratulations Cole Yared Josh
You guys are so passionate about running—I love the critical discussion of strategy—and at the same time a celebration of Hocker’s stunning win 🥇
This was so much better than going out and sitting slow and kicking at the end.
Do the foreign countries not teach runners to close off the inside?
@14:20 I agree with you. If Jakob didn't close the door on the inside forcing Hocker to "pump the brakes" I think you're looking at a 03:26! A sub 03:27 is realistic.
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