"Winning Gold Was Always My Goal," Says Hocker After Stunning Victory

 

USA's Cole Hocker reflects on his surprise gold medal in the 1500m at the Paris Olympics.

Cole Hocker Shocks the World with Olympic Gold in 1500m

In an electrifying 1500m final at the Paris Olympics, 23-year-old American Cole Hocker pulled off a stunning victory, overtaking reigning champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Britain’s world champion Josh Kerr. The race, held on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024, was a dramatic showdown that saw Hocker cross the finish line in an Olympic record time of 3:27.65.

Despite being considered an underdog, Hocker showcased remarkable resilience and a powerful finishing kick. The intense competition saw Kerr take silver and fellow American Yared Nuguse claim bronze, with Ingebrigtsen finishing fourth. Hocker’s unexpected triumph was a testament to his determination and skill, making it a memorable moment in Olympic history.

“At 600m to go I felt I had quite a lot left and coming off that last bend I got pushed out a little bit,” he said. “I was able to come round Jakob but there is a lot of running left at that point. It is so difficult to keep track of everything that is going on in the last 100m.” Josh Kerr takes in the aftermath of the men’s 1500m final ‘It makes me hungry for more’: Josh Kerr still proud after 1500m silver Read more Afterwards Kerr denied he had spent too much time focusing on Ingebrigtsen, their bitter rivalry leading to so many eyeballs on this contest. And while he did question the Norwegian’s approach, he did so with respect. “It was a brave strategy and it didn’t quite work but it made for a great race,” he said. Meanwhile Hocker admitted that all the talk before Ingebrigtsen versus Kerr had played into his hands. “I kind of told myself that I’m in this race too,” he said. “If they let me fly under the radar, then so be it. I think that might’ve just been the best.” As for Ingebrigtsen, he conceded he may have pushed the pace too hard because he felt so good at halfway. “I can only blame myself. It’s a difficult game, balancing your energy. This was a risk I was going to take.” It led to a thrilling and unpre­dictable ride. Just not the result either he or Kerr ultimately wanted.

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