Indian runner Avinash Sable timed 8:15.43 and finished 5th on Monday 05th August, 2024. Aggressive is the word to describe this race; Sable, leading right up to the 1000m mark, eased into the top four.
Sable stayed in front with Kenyan runner Abraham Kibiwot and the Ethiopian Samuel Fireru throughout most of the race but fell into third place as the race continued. He maintained a decent pace, though and at the bell remained in contention, being joined by Kibiwott, Fireru, and Japan’s Ryuji Miura, who had moved his way into the top five that would guarantee a place in the final.
Last Lap and Performance
Although overtaken by four competitors in the home straight, Sable clung to 5th position, with the discernibility of those athletically top separating themselves ahead and the rest behind. Significantly, Sable’s performance included the likelihood of being even better had he not checked too many times to see his position while the race was on.
Impressive Pre-Olympics Form
Sable takes solid form going into the Olympics in Paris. Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, he bettered his personal best to 8:09:91 at the Paris Diamond League, which on 7 July got him the 6th place at a top-class field. This was the first time in his career that Sable made it under that 8:10 time.
Confidence/Competitive Edge
Some of his confidence came ahead of the Diamond League, where he stated that he was in the best shape of his career. The tight competition at the Diamond League was emphasized by a close finish, with all the runners from 4th to 6th position finishing within 0.50s of each other.
Looking Ahead to the Final
Sableโs progression and recent performances set a promising tone as he prepares for the final, with the menโs 3000m steeplechase event being one of the anticipated highlights of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Also read about how Avinash Sable dreamt big here.
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