Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs Josh Kerr - Bowerman Mile Prefontaine Classic 2024 

josh kerr actualy is the best

​@@psmaia82 c'est à la fin du bal qu'on paie les musiciens

​@@psmaia82 nah

"A new British record, once held by Steve Cram"- Steve Cram

Good that he was there to see his UK record go.

The way he was going on you'd think the Norwegian won. Terrible commentary.

It really is. I used to love to watch Cram run with that long elegant stride. One of my all time favorites. He's a heck of an announcer too.

@@paulwilson2651Interesting, because I thought the very opposite. I thought Cram actually balanced it pretty well.

Indeed - deeply poetic as British middle distance racing rises to the level he left it at.

I still say Jakob at 100% is unbeatable but the current group, at least for now. HEG of Morocco was similar in his time. Took him a long time to get Olympic gold despite being the best at the distance overall. That’s why the heats and tactics make such unpredictable championships

I call BS💩🤡

It was Cram commentating... "Once held by Steve Cram" said by the man himself... Lol

@@kcorymsidogmaricel2356 negativity gets you nowhere. take it from me.

Can’t win them all 🤣

And it will be closed in Paris with 3 Brits ganging up on him. From in front or behind Kerr has him in his pocket, and they both know it. You can see it in their eyes and their body language. However fast Kerr has to run in Paris is how fast he will run. He's clearly the strongest middle distance runner in the world. Period.

​@@Darrenskinope

The only way Ingebrightsen can beat Kerr is a long finishing kick or Kerr is not in top form..

i'd say they are peaking early only IF Olympics were 6 months away. Olympics are exactly two months away today. These two must just not run too many races from now on and burn themselves.

Don’t rule out Wightman. And how about Cole Hocker if it’s left to a last lap burn up.

Kerr, Ingebrigtsen and Wightman are my top 3 in order. For me the most exiting race to look forward to, middle distance racing is in very healthy hands!

@@joejoejoe4577 It won't be a last lap burn up.

Cheruyot​@@dafyddcoleman4413

And he literally ran his PB and a great etime for the mile

Same here 😅

Yeah I immediately knew I had messed up as soon as I started recording lol

@@teamingebrigtsen6005 Is this Elizabeth, Henrik?

@@battlefrontbrothers7481 Nope, just a fan from Australia :)

Waiting for Olympic 1500m

Jakob was injured and has now done his opener. With that in mind, I'd be more worried about Kerr at the Olympics. Jakob is close to his verses even after an injury. Whether there's enough time to get fit again is another matter - but if Jakob stays healthy, Kerr will soon only be able to dream of beating Jakob again.

@@michaelbrauner Nice trolling, Mike. But the Ingebrigtsten reign is over.

@@artsed08We will see. I believe in Jakob and am sure that he will continue to show absolute dominance for another 3-5 years. Kerr and others will soon only see him from behind and dream of such victories. Just like the years before.

@@michaelbrauner I know you want that to be the case. But you'll be disappointed.

​@artsed08 i find it likely josh kerr will win the olympic 1500m, but never rule jakob out

This defeat will be in his mind on the start line of the Olympic 1500m final. Compounded by his last two consecutive global 1500m failures. He needs to focus on the 5,000 metres where he can dominate. His 1500 metre rivals all know his weaknesses.

@@neilmcguinness4422 LOL, this was not a defeat. Good lord, this was Jakob's first race of the year. There are very little people in history who ever won their first season opener against top 5 runners in the world. This was Josh Kerr's 5th race of the year. I gurantee you Jakob will win the Olympics because this is just the beginning for him.

No, that clearly WAS a defeat. Or you need a dictionary. How would you describe his none defeat in the world's final as well? Was that a 'blip'? Face it, Kerr is stronger and now his 'great' rival won't have a clue what his best strategy will be in Paris, or what Kerr will have lined up. This was run in their heads and Kerr was showing him he can win any way he wants. If you don't see this as a defeat then why all his pre-race ramblings about going to win etc, and trying to brush off Kerr. Well what I saw WAS a defeat alright and a man famed for his finishing making zero ground on Kerr, who even eased up to the line.

@@Darrenski My bet is on Jakob for Paris. Kerr is still far away from the times Jakob proved already on this distance.

he looked no better against cheriot

Exactly. In Paris his 'great' rival now won't have a clue what his best strategy will be and he will be in two minds. While I think Kerr already knows exactly what he's going to do, aided by the other 2 Brits who know Kerr is the man, will box in or in some way hamper or frustrate him and steal a yard off him somewhere and that might be the yard Kerr needs for the gold. I know where my money is going anyway.

It will be in about 6 or 7 years time for sure, especially after the experience of running with these guys. I'm a brit but I can see that being a very real prospect.

@@Darrenski why 6 or 7? Maybe his peak, but I believe he'll be a legit threat in 2 or 3. He just needs patience, good coaching and self-control - he needs to stay healthy.

Nope.

You've got too much time on your hands

@@64offsuiter nope. just had enough of steve cram and his ilk

Jacob is too mentally resigned and weak over the last 100 metres when challenged hard, to win a major 1500 title. His over confidence in interviews is to try and compensate for this, and almost convince HIMSELF that he can win a 1500 global title.

Consistent defeats motivate nobody.

No, it will leave him with no clue what his best strategy will be in Paris. Kerr did it this way on purpose just to get in his head. They've found his weakness. They've cracked the enigma code. And soon they will liberate Paris.

Great race? He lost. A second place loser.

@@Thelcarus35 Whatever. Historically fast time. He ran better than everyone on the planet except one man.

​​@@pete5691but there can be only one! Everyone else loses.

But he didn't though

He’s not going to outkick Kerr if he is there at the end with 200 to go. He has to go out hard and try to burn him off but tbh Kerr is looking incredible this year.

Err, Who won?

If only Jacob had the mental fire and drive necessary to win 1500m world titles. Look how Kerr snarls down that finishing straight, whilst Jacob always looks so resigned when under pressure over the last 100 metres. Jacob appears over confident in interviews also, as if to compensate for this flaw in his character in his races.

So why didn't he take the race? He was not able to. Kerr won the race comfortably, the way he wanted.

hahaha no, this race was so anticipated that I promised to upload it regardless if Jakob won

Yes, but it's gonna be like the last season of game of thrones.

@@Darrenski what do you mean? I didn't watch it

He was a pacer.

Don't be stupid. He's there to win.

@@61js Well, you've got a mouth, haven't you? Mother didn't teach you no manners? In an Olympic year, and coming back from injury, why would you bust a gut and risk throwing yourself out just to win a race that nobody cares about compared with the Olympic Games?

Why not double when you've won the 5k and was the runner-up in the 1500m two years in a row?

10,000m is not his territory

@@albon1762not yet…

Yep, youre right, 3.43.73 mile (3rd all time from wr of 3.43.13), wr indoor 1500m, Olympic champion in Olympic record, wr for 2,000m 4.43.13, wr 2mile 8.54 in which he ran through 3000m in 7.24 on the way, 3rd fastest 3km 7.23.63 (2nd fastest is 7.23.09 from another Olympic 1500m champion Hicham EL GUERROUJ), 4th fastest 1500m outdoor 3.27.14 etc, not really a 1500m specialist.

Umm 3:27

Jakob needs to run away from them his last 50 is weak and with kerr doing a 3. 45 mile at this stage in the season he has the strength to stay with jakob and run past

Yared has the ability to match these lads. He just seems to let the other 2 dictate the races.

"People don’t realize that this is Jakob’s first race in over a year . . . " No. It's not. His last race before this one was at the Diamond League final in Eugene, where he doubled in the mile and 3,000m. That meet was held on Sept. 16 and 17, 2023. But yes, even 9 months is a long time between races for someone at his level.

@@randyevermore9323 Huh? Sept. 2023 he ran at the Prefontaine classic. I get it not exactly a year, it’s still is his first race back since he ran a 3:43 mile. Do you want me to go further into details in both races? He wore sunglasses 🕶️ in the 3k?

@@randyevermore9323 The significant thing is the quality of his run following a lengthy training interruption caused by an injury. And credit to Neil Gourley. Fourth and 3.47 after only resuming running training six weeks ago.

Again: But yes, even 9 months is a long time between races for someone at his level.

nah... wait for the Olympics. Jakob needs to stay focussed on where he's at. Kerr is going to give him work and motivation. the 1500m in Paris will be fantastic if they run it all out and dont have one of those stupid sit and sprint style races.

Olympic champion is not worried this early in the season and with a season opener. Once he gets speed into his legs, look out everyone.

It's no secret that Jake often gets "beat from behind".

Jakob has been injuried during winter and are not 100% fit yet. For a while Jakob belived this event would come to early, but he was happy with how good he did.

i think he wanted to sow doubt though inger looked good too but i think Kerr would won more emphatically if he sat in a bit longer

😂😂😂

Horseshit...Kerr will be going for 3 wins in a row...accept it.

I know the "Irish" want that... but you'll be hearing God Save the King again and again and again during the Olympic Games. Better get used to it.

@@artsed08 😁 seriously..I'm a massive British athletics fan. Coe, ovet cram my childhood heroes.. Kerr and Jake wightmans world championship wins, gave me such delight.. I said Inger britson will peek at the Olympics not necessarily wim 😁 however, as usual he will be the man to beat

Good excuse.

@@firstnamelastname8060 Jakob didnt need any exuse - he has been injuried during winter while other athltes (kerr) have hd a good training sessions and indor cometitions. Jakob wasnt sure he would be fit enoughj to participate so early but was happy with how good he did.

Didn't look like he had more in the tank to me but the fact he's only just started racing again will must worry Kerr, when he comes down.