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Timothy Cheruiyot strategically advanced to the men's 1500m semifinals at the Paris Olympics and was joined by fellow Kenyans Brian Komen and Reynold Cheruiyot.
Tokyo Olympics silver medalist and former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot has reacted to his performance in the men's 1500m heats at the Paris Olympic Games.
Cheruiyot, who recently returned to competition after a nine-month injury hiatus, secured his spot in the semifinals despite stiff competition and a highly tactical race.
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Competing in the second heat, Cheruiyot finished with a time of 3:35.39, placing fifth in a race that was won by Ethiopia's Ermias Girma, who posted a time of 3:35.21.
Despite not leading the pack,Cheruiyot's strategy was carefully planned to ensure his advancement without peaking too soon.
“Our heat was the fastest and it was also a tactical one compared with the other two. I didn’t want to kick early and also I ensured that I’m not far behind the leading pack. Everyone is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the semis and the final and that’s why the results are not surprising,” said Cheruiyot as per Citizen Digital.
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Cheruiyot's strategic patience in the heats reflects his greater ambition to surpass his previous Olympic performance.
After his injury at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, he spent nine months recovering and recalibrating his approach to racing.
"The injury was a big setback for me but everything is perfect and I believe this year we can go beyond our Tokyo performance," he shared, hinting at his aspirations for the upcoming rounds.
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Other Kenyan athletes also showed strong performances in their respective heats.
Brian Komen and Reynold Cheruiyot, both advancing to the semifinals, demonstrated the depth of Kenyan talent in middle-distance running.
Komen clocked 3:36.31 to secure his position behind Josh Kerr of Great Britain, the reigning world champion who finished his heat in 3:35.83, marking a season's best.
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Meanwhile, Reynold Cheruiyot, a former World U-20 champion, placed fourth in his heat with a time of 3:37.12, closely following Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who finished third.
The men's 1500m semifinals are eagerly anticipated, with high stakes for all competitors.
Scheduled for Sunday, August 4, at 8:10 pm Kenyan time, the event promises intense competition and strategic racing.
The final is set for Tuesday at 7:50 pm Kenyan time and it will be a pivotal moment for Cheruiyot and his teammates as they aim for Kenya's first men’s 1500m Olympic title since the 2008 Beijing Games.
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