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At the Weltklasse Zurich, Jakob Ingebrigtsen faced unexpected setbacks finishing second as Yared Nuguse clinched a surprising victory in the 1500m.
On a night when reigning Olympic champions struggled to get to grips in the Zurich rain, two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen faced an unexpected setback in a highly anticipated rematch of the Olympic 1500m final at the Weltklasse Zurich meeting.
The race, which brought together some of the world’s elite middle-distance runners, culminated in a dramatic finish that saw American Yared Nuguse surge past Ingebrigtsen in the final meters.
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The event was loaded with narrative from the start, setting the stage for a showdown among the sport's biggest names.
Norway's Ingebrigtsen, coming off a recent 3,000m world record but battling an illness, was expected to dominate. However, the race took a different turn.
The early pace was blistering, thanks to Slovenian pacemaker Zan Rudolf, who led the pack through the first lap in 55.61 seconds, setting up the field for a swift and tactical battle.
As the race progressed, it became clear that Ingebrigtsen was not in his usual form. Despite holding a strong position as the pacemaker dropped off, the Norwegian star couldn’t fend off the challenge from Nuguse, who found an extra gear over the last 200 meters.
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23:00 - 05.09.2024
Diamond League: America's Yared Nuguse stuns Ingebrigsten and Kerr to clinch vital 1500m win as Kenyan trio flatter to deceive
The Olympic Bronze medalist edged out Ingebrigsten to sail to victory in the 1500 meters at the Zurich Diamond League , while Britain's Josh Kerr and Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot fell short of completing the podium
Nuguse’s final kick propelled him to a stunning victory in a time of 3:29.21, leaving Ingebrigtsen to cross the line second in 3:29.52.
"My race was better than I expected it yesterday. I still have not recovered. It was worth it to come here and race. But one more week of recovery would have been better for me and given me more stimulation. Everything is about experience," Ingebrigtsen reflected in a post-race interview.
Further highlighting his mindset, Ingebrigtsen added, "My gut feeling is always right. With how I felt yesterday, today´s would not have been so fast. I feel I have a good control of estimating my performance beforehand. I think Brussels will be fun. I will only race the 1500 because there would only be one hour between the 5k and the 1500."
The race was a crucial test for all athletes involved, especially coming after the Paris Games, where the competition was equally fierce.
Olympic champion Cole Hocker and Josh Kerr, who had previously bested Ingebrigtsen for world gold, both found themselves outpaced in Zurich.
Despite not securing the win, Ingebrigtsen's performance in Zurich was a testament to his grit and determination.
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Racing while not fully recovered from an illness underlines the Norwegian's commitment and passion for his sport.
The fully packed Letzigrund Stadium bore witness to a race that once again highlighted the drama and unpredictability of men's middle-distance running.
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