Briton Jake Wightman took a superb world championship 1,500m gold as he outkicked Olympic champion and hot favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen on the final lap on Tuesday, with his proud father Geoff calling him home as the stadium announcer.
Wightman's father and coach, used to the combination by now but never previously seeing such a victory, somehow kept his emotion in check as he called his son home, though he did allow himself a moment to announce to the Hayward Field fans: "That's my son and he's world champion".
"I never gave up in my confidence to get to this point. I am so glad that I have been able to do what I have dreamed of since I was a kid." Wightman, however, is a notable tactical racer and was not about to sit back and watch the show. He stayed tight on Ingebrigtsen's shoulder and then did what almost nobody does - went alongside the Norwegian on the back straight of the final lap and then got his shoulder in front with 200m to go.
"It’s mad. I had such a disappointing year in Tokyo last year. I don’t think people realise how crushing it was to go in with such high expectations and come away hoping for a medal but end up tenth," he said.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Topic of the week: Investors turn their backs on gold price – Commerzbank“Gold has not been living up to its reputation as an inflation hedge and safe haven in times of crisis of late,” Analysts at Commerzbank Research note
Les mer »
Katie Nageotte, reigning Olympic gold medalist and Cleveland native, wins pole vault gold at World Athletics ChampionshipsCleveland native Katie Nageotte added another big pole vault win to her record when she took the gold medal in the event at the World Athletics Championships.
Les mer »
Dear Care and Feeding: I’m Really Worried About My Little Sisters’ Relationship to FoodMy dad’s girlfriend is sending them some dangerous messages.
Les mer »
Your Ultimate Guide to July's Best New Makeup LaunchesThe month of July is filled with surprises, grand returns, and lots of shimmer!
Les mer »