(Sneak Peak) USA 1500m Madness, Koech 1, Strand 2, Hocker 3, Nuguse Out + Dan Michalski (guest) nearly beats Kenneth Rooks

2025-08-03

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Want the full podcast? Join our Supporters Club today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public and use code GOAT50 to save 50% off your first year The men's 1500m event exceeded expectations Jonah Koech getting the shock win, Ethan Strand being second and Olympic champion Cole Hocker getting the final Worlds spot as Yared Nuguse missed the team (unless he wins the Diamond League final). LetsRun.com singlet wearer and Supporters Club member Dan Michalksi nearly beat Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks in the...

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The men's 1500m event exceeded expectations Jonah Koech getting the shock win, Ethan Strand being second and Olympic champion Cole Hocker getting the final Worlds spot as Yared Nuguse missed the team (unless he wins the Diamond League final).

LetsRun.com singlet wearer and Supporters Club member Dan Michalksi nearly beat Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks in the steeple and joins us at 52:39 to discuss his rags to riches story.

Nikki Hiltz looked great, Lexy Halladay-Lowry won the women's steeple and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone still doesn't have Sanya Richards Ross' 400m record. We break it all down.

Show notes:
00:00 USA 1500m Madness
00:22 Introduction and Initial Reactions
05:06 Men's 1500m Detailed Analysis
25:53 Women's 1500
28:10 Men's steeplechase
34:32 Women's Steeplechase Recap
39:48 Angelina Napoleon's Journey 42:09 Sydney McLaughlin's 400 Win 47:08 Grand Slam Track Payment Issues
48:56 Die-Hard Track Fans
52:39 Daniel Michalski joins show
01:04:40 More 1500 Talk who is Worlds favorite
01:10:26 Sunday Preview