The men’s 1500m final at the Stade de France is shaping up to be an exciting showdown after two intense semifinal races. In the first semifinal, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr, two top contenders for the gold medal, secured their spots in the final by finishing first and second, respectively. Ingebrigtsen, who set the Olympic record at the distance in Tokyo three years ago, showed his prowess once again.
The second semifinal was a fast-paced affair, with American runners Yared Nuguse and Hobbs Kessler leading the pack. Timothy Cheruiyot from Kenya, the silver medalist in Tokyo, also qualified for the final with a strong late surge.
Each semifinal saw six runners qualify for the final, setting the stage for a highly competitive race. The full starting list for the final includes athletes from Norway, Great Britain, the United States, Kenya, the Netherlands, Italy, and more.
The lineup for the men’s 1500m final is as follows:
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR)
- Josh Kerr (GBR)
- Cole Hocker (USA)
- Brian Komen (KEN)
- Stefan Nillessen (NED)
- Pietro Arese (ITA)
- Yared Nuguse (USA)
- Hobbs Kessler (USA)
- Neil Gourley (GBR)
- Niels Laros (NED)
- Timothy Cheruiyot (KEN)
- Narve Gilje Nordås (NOR)
The final promises to be a thrilling race as these top athletes from around the world compete for the coveted gold medal. Fans can expect a display of speed, strategy, and determination as the runners give their all on the track. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an unforgettable men’s 1500m final at the Stade de France.
