Athletics at the Summer Olympic Games 2020

[heywoodu 15,145]

1 minute ago, Olympian1010 said:

Seidel 

Uh, the opposite now  

[Monzanator 4,503]

1 minute ago, Olympian1010 said:

Seidel 

 

Huh? She's still third. You didn't expect her to beat the Kenyans?

[intoronto 5,645]

Anyone that knows: Why do the announcers say the leader is doing all the work? Aren't they all running at the same pace?

[heywoodu 15,145]

Just now, intoronto said:

Anyone that knows: Why do the announcers say the leader is doing all the work? Aren't they all running at the same pace?

At roughly 15+ kilometers per hour, there is a bit of an advantage you gain from staying behind someone. Not as much as when the speeds are higher though, of course, I don't think it'll matter that much here.

[Monzanator 4,503]

1 minute ago, intoronto said:

Anyone that knows: Why do the announcers say the leader is doing all the work? Aren't they all running at the same pace?

It's the same as in cycling. It's much easier to follow than to set the pace leading.

[heywoodu 15,145]

Kosgei with super heavy legs

[Monzanator 4,503]

1-2. Seidel with bronze in only her third marathon ever?

 

Mazuronak in 5th - an European who was actually born in Europe

[heywoodu 15,145]

Props for Mazuronak, let go of the group early, presumably because she felt that pace was too high for her, and caught up with most of that group later on!

[Olympian1010 7,976]

13 minutes ago, intoronto said:

Anyone that knows: Why do the announcers say the leader is doing all the work? Aren't they all running at the same pace?

I don’t think the aerodynamic advantage is huge, but there’s definitely less mental/physical ware when following someone. It’s easier to follow than to lead/run alone.

[Monzanator 4,503]

14th for Nadolska. That's way above expectations.