For anyone who doesn't think that was a great run from Craig - watch again at the way he moves out off the bend. He kisses lane 3! He went sideways like he was dodging a shopping trolley. Superb run.
Engels can kick, he finally found his perfect race. More on Engels, these are some of his splits: 200: 27.4 300: 41.7 400: 56.3 600: 1:25.4 700: 1:39.8 800: 1:54.6 1000: 2:24.0 or 2:24.1 1100: 2:38.7 1200: 2:53.1 1400: 3:20.2 or 3:20.3.
the interesting thing to me about this race is that engels didn't even look like he was kicking all-out. He looked like he was just trying to get the win by a little bit, I bet if he went all out on that last 100m instead of being conservative we would have seen a 3:32... the Olympic trials this year are going to be something else man
@@oracle8048 this might sound crazy, but engels has the potential to break 3:30. Don't want to critique this race though. Who have you got for the U.S. Olympic 1500m team? I have Engels, Hocker and Teare (if Teare's running the 1500).
@@philomenaakpanaadie2015 absolutely! God, the field this year is so deep I don't know if I can even get close to having this right.. if I had to pick it would be: engels, centrowitz, and hocker. But there are so many other good picks like Cooper teare or Ben blankenship.. hard to pick
Coming in to this race, according to the commentators, Charlie Grice was annoyed because he was not being mentioned in the build up publicity, and low and behold even the onscreen results at the end off the race miss him off!
What a race! Thanks for the content. On a side note: Portland can be such a wonderful place, while at the same time being such a horrible place, depends which street you walk down at any given moment.
How did you fail to track Hobbs Kessler in this race or note the physicality of the race for both Engels and Kessler? I watched it several times. The video should have kept the overhead shot when Engels jumped out from boxed position where there was no room, the final stretch camera angle completely missed the action
Portland Track Festival is a community track meet. This isn't the Diamond League. I'm actually impressed with the quality of the content considering they are doing this with a small budget and I'm sure a lot of sweat equity from the organizers.
Commentators rightfully focused on the crazy last sprint for Engels as he ran a PB to win. Glad you watched it several times. Easy to critique others that had to do it live.
@@lloydpeterman Yes I had to watch it several times to try and imagine how Engels got out of that tight boxed in position off the turn since the front camera angle couldn't show it (like the drone shot overhead would have), and that's how I tend to watch most 800/1500 competitive races (and cycling stage finishes). My personal preference doesn't diminish that there were two sets of eyes and voices on this race....
@@lloydpeterman craig engels winning some race no one cares about or one of if not the greatest high school performances of all time. “rightfully” lmao
Just tell the truth. Mo pulled down Avila with intent. He was a pissy baby and threw a tantrum. He wouldn't even shake hands with Avila when Avila offered.
To enlighten some of you, Hobbs Kessler ran almost 2 seconds faster at this age than Jacob ingebritson. Throw that is your cereal and eat it! This kid is something else!
@@allaboutthatrace841 Hobbs is 18 (18 yrs., 75 days as of May 29th). Jacob ran 3:30.16 at Monte Carlo at age 18 (18 yrs., 289 days as of July 5, 2019). He also ran 3:31.18 at age 17 (17 yrs., 304 days), also at Monte Carlo. This in no way distracts from Kessler's great performance at Portland. If he continues to compete this year, he may PR again. Time will tell whether he can consistently run at Jakob's level, but he's as good a middle distance high school talent we've seen in the U.S. since Jim Ryun.
No kidding. Quite a contrast with the experienced commentators who called Webb's HS record race. They kept the viewers informed of Webb's position the whole race. The two calling this race didn't seem to even remember Kessler was in the race until the runners were starting to cool down. Not the most perceptive duo.
Engels comes off as a super affable dude. I love seeing a champion of that nature.
He's my favorite...so likeable.
Hobbs Kessler went from 10th to 4th over the final 100m. 27 second final 200. 3:34. WOW.
And looked like he kicked late somehow. Over the last 200m he went from 10th to 5th with a strong final 25m. Incredible
Looked like 5th to me. Isn’t Hobbs the one who raises his arms right after he crossed the finish line?
@@mediamannaman I think so
@@mediamannaman that was hobbs correct
Wild day when a high schooler breaks the NCAA record. Amazing!!
love watching pros congratulate young HS runners for their performances. you saw it with el guerrouj and alan webb too
which says alot since webb was a huge prick.
For anyone who doesn't think that was a great run from Craig - watch again at the way he moves out off the bend. He kisses lane 3! He went sideways like he was dodging a shopping trolley. Superb run.
Also when he began to kick: crept through in lane one to get a top 5 spot, then moved over to the outside to avoid traffic and won the race.
Kessler's time is astonishing. Just, wow.
Epic performance by Hobbs! We have only seen the beginning with this kid. High school runner breaks the NCAA record! Unbelievable!
Engels is the dude! Check out his genuine delight at 5:27 at Kessler qualifying for the trials and smashing the 1500 high school mark.
Great stuff. Great venue. Love all those trees.
Big fan of the trees
my home track haha
Wow... heck of a race. Classic Engles. Way to go Kessler! That is astounding.
Engels can kick, he finally found his perfect race.
More on Engels, these are some of his splits:
200: 27.4
300: 41.7
400: 56.3
600: 1:25.4
700: 1:39.8
800: 1:54.6
1000: 2:24.0 or 2:24.1
1100: 2:38.7
1200: 2:53.1
1400: 3:20.2 or 3:20.3.
the interesting thing to me about this race is that engels didn't even look like he was kicking all-out. He looked like he was just trying to get the win by a little bit, I bet if he went all out on that last 100m instead of being conservative we would have seen a 3:32... the Olympic trials this year are going to be something else man
@@oracle8048 this might sound crazy, but engels has the potential to break 3:30. Don't want to critique this race though. Who have you got for the U.S. Olympic 1500m team? I have Engels, Hocker and Teare (if Teare's running the 1500).
@@philomenaakpanaadie2015 absolutely! God, the field this year is so deep I don't know if I can even get close to having this right.. if I had to pick it would be: engels, centrowitz, and hocker. But there are so many other good picks like Cooper teare or Ben blankenship.. hard to pick
They said Charlie Grice wasn't mentioned In the pre-race chatter. And he wasn't mentioned in the results either! Great run though.
Coming in to this race, according to the commentators, Charlie Grice was annoyed because he was not being mentioned in the build up publicity, and low and behold even the onscreen results at the end off the race miss him off!
Yeah kinda weird nobody mentioned him when he’s PB is 3:30 definitely the best in the field
Awesome guys good job, that high schooler well done proud of you kid 👏 👍
Love the camera work 🤙🤙
Craig congratulating Kessler reminds me of a moment in Hayward field, 2001 involving Allen Web and Hicham El Guerrouj after Web broke the mile record
I was wondering when they would notice Hobbs' time. Their reaction didnt disappoint
One of the best 1500/miles of the year
That second pacer really holds his head stable like a pigeon
This title goes hard
Beautiful infield at the start of the race👍👍
The mullet is back !!!
Those BEAUTIFUL trees giving them the VITAL oxygen they desperately NEED-PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was the mullet. Would have been slower without it.
Wasn't Charlie Grice 2nd?? I think they got the result wrong.
Yeah you can see that the brooks guy Henry Wynne is clearly 4th but it says 3rd.
What a race! Thanks for the content.
On a side note: Portland can be such a wonderful place, while at the same time being such a horrible place, depends which street you walk down at any given moment.
Ha ha. So true!
Are you going to upload 800m?
stick around...
What happened to nick Willis?
He led out Hobbs.
So many fast young runners in the world right now
How did you fail to track Hobbs Kessler in this race or note the physicality of the race for both Engels and Kessler? I watched it several times. The video should have kept the overhead shot when Engels jumped out from boxed position where there was no room, the final stretch camera angle completely missed the action
Portland Track Festival is a community track meet. This isn't the Diamond League. I'm actually impressed with the quality of the content considering they are doing this with a small budget and I'm sure a lot of sweat equity from the organizers.
@@tarponmonkey39 I don't mean to undervalue the entire event, I can appreciate the budget issue. I just had difficulty with the mental preparation.
Commentators rightfully focused on the crazy last sprint for Engels as he ran a PB to win. Glad you watched it several times. Easy to critique others that had to do it live.
@@lloydpeterman Yes I had to watch it several times to try and imagine how Engels got out of that tight boxed in position off the turn since the front camera angle couldn't show it (like the drone shot overhead would have), and that's how I tend to watch most 800/1500 competitive races (and cycling stage finishes). My personal preference doesn't diminish that there were two sets of eyes and voices on this race....
@@lloydpeterman craig engels winning some race no one cares about or one of if not the greatest high school performances of all time. “rightfully” lmao
Just tell the truth. Mo pulled down Avila with intent. He was a pissy baby and threw a tantrum. He wouldn't even shake hands with Avila when Avila offered.
Why did the guy in the front stepped aside after 2 laps?
He was a pacer. Paid to bring the guys through a set time for 2 laps so guys would get Olympic standard.
Does a certain Mr. Smith speak to a Mr. Hobbs?
shoutout to greg engles
And Craig Engels.
Sheeeeeshh
A victory for all those mullet and cheesy mustache wearers!!
Does someone have a beef with Grice? He came in bloody second, didn't he?
Dude in the stands talking on the phone not even watching the finish.
To enlighten some of you, Hobbs Kessler ran almost 2 seconds faster at this age than Jacob ingebritson. Throw that is your cereal and eat it! This kid is something else!
Unfortunately, no.
Did not enlighten me, because you're wrong.
Jakob ran 3.31 at 17, 3 seconds faster than Hobbs.
@@allaboutthatrace841 Hobbs is 18 (18 yrs., 75 days as of May 29th). Jacob ran 3:30.16 at Monte Carlo at age 18 (18 yrs., 289 days as of July 5, 2019). He also ran 3:31.18 at age 17 (17 yrs., 304 days), also at Monte Carlo. This in no way distracts from Kessler's great performance at Portland. If he continues to compete this year, he may PR again. Time will tell whether he can consistently run at Jakob's level, but he's as good a middle distance high school talent we've seen in the U.S. since Jim Ryun.
@@utujhgf Thanks for those stats. 👍
Why would athletes pace and burn themselves out for other runners?
They pay those guys to run they aren’t competing
what a horrible job announcing.
Worst commentary in the history of track and field!! Way to do your homework on Hobbs! O by the way we have a new high school record really! Thanks
No kidding. Quite a contrast with the experienced commentators who called Webb's HS record race. They kept the viewers informed of Webb's position the whole race. The two calling this race didn't seem to even remember Kessler was in the race until the runners were starting to cool down. Not the most perceptive duo.