The Official Athletics Thread

[El Guapo]

Berlin Marathon Sunday.

Rumours of a Kipchoge world record attempt.

He says he's in better shape than he was for the 2:01:39 in 2018.

Weather forecast is perfect.

 

[BlackpoolTerrier]

Berlin Marathon Sunday.

Rumours of a Kipchoge world record attempt.

He says he's in better shape than he was for the 2:01:39 in 2018.

Weather forecast is perfect.

The key is the wind - and that's scheduled to be just 5km/h during the race. So, it's on if he's on. Pacemakers will need to be on the ball for the third quarter and after that he's got to take it home

 

[Carmona]

I'm a massive Kipchoge fan, but he's surely nearing the end of his stunning career now. If anyone can do it at that age, it's him but I'd be surprised if he can still run that fast. As Terrier says, with near perfect weather and brilliant pacing, he might have a shot.

 

[BlackpoolTerrier]

I'm a massive Kipchoge fan, but he's surely nearing the end of his stunning career now. If anyone can do it at that age, it's him but I'd be surprised if he can still run that fast. As Terrier says, with near perfect weather and brilliant pacing, he might have a shot.

Just like the rest of us!

 

[BlackpoolTerrier]

The key is the wind - and that's scheduled to be just 5km/h during the race. So, it's on if he's on. Pacemakers will need to be on the ball for the third quarter and after that he's got to take it home

BOOM!
Looks like he was on for sure - feckin' hell, 30 seconds taken off his own WR - over a second per mile.
4:35 average pace
(3:51/km)

GOAT

 

[cactus jack]

A few weeks ago people were casting doubt on Mageean for chipping 4 or 5 secs off her best yet Kipchoge knocks 30 off his best and no one questions it?

 

[Hank Scorpio]

A few weeks ago people were casting doubt on Mageean for chipping 4 or 5 secs off her best yet Kipchoge knocks 30 off his best and no one questions it?

Erra he's just taking the piss at this stage.

 

[Carmona]

A few weeks ago people were casting doubt on Mageean for chipping 4 or 5 secs off her best yet Kipchoge knocks 30 off his best and no one questions it?

This is you being funny, I take it. (Unless you don't realise the difference between 1.5kms and 42.2!!! This being the PRoC, everything is possible)

 

[Carmona]

I'm a massive Kipchoge fan, but he's surely nearing the end of his stunning career now. If anyone can do it at that age, it's him but I'd be surprised if he can still run that fast. As Terrier says, with near perfect weather and brilliant pacing, he might have a shot.

Me being wrong again!!

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Has there ever been any other athlete whose career peaks were their late teens and their late thirties?