The Real Science of Sport Podcast Tokyo Day 4: Kipyegon Perfection / Tinch seals the 110m Hurdles / Men's 1500m Preview
Sep 16, 2025
Witness the stunning dominance of Faith Kipyegon as she clinches another major title in the women's 1500 meters. Tune in for a deep dive into the psychological pressures athletes face, especially a Swiss runner's unexpected hurdle challenge due to anxiety. Discover highlights from the men's high jump and hammer throw, showcasing phenomenal performances. Plus, get the latest on young athletes pushing boundaries in track events, and anticipate an exciting showdown in the men's 1500m final with tactical intrigue!
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Perfect Front-Running Performance
- Faith Kipyegon executed a near-perfect front-running 1500m by steadily increasing pace and leading every split.
- Her escalating 400m splits dismantled rivals who simply could not match her sustained speed.
Ramping Pace As A Tactical Weapon
- Kipyegon increased the tempo progressively: 64, 63, 61 then sub-60 for the final 400, creating an attritional race.
- That plan forced rivals into a position where their only realistic goal was fighting for silver.
Hull's Brave But Costly Pursuit
- Jess Hull attempted to follow Kipyegon 300m out and nearly lost a medal before digging deep to secure bronze.
- Ross Tucker suggested Hull may have sacrificed a better placing by trying to match Kipyegon rather than playing a different tactical role.