Yared Nuguse Wins Bronze in 1500m Olympic Final
Nuguse’s success marks the first-ever Olympic track medal for On
Paris, France, August 6, 2024 – In the highly anticipated 1500m final featuring top contenders Josh Kerr (GBR) and Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR), Yared Nuguse (USA) delivered a stunning performance, securing a bronze medal with a personal best of 3:27.80.
Yared Nuguse, member of the On Athletics Club in Boulder, Colorado, finished just a hundredth of a second behind silver medalist Josh Kerr and less than a second behind gold medalist and fellow American Cole Hocker. This historic race marks the first time in 112 years that two Americans medaled in the 1500m at the Olympics.
From the moment the start gun fired, defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen took an aggressive lead. Nuguse settled into the pack, maintaining a strong and steady pace as the athletes circled the iconic Stade de France.
As the final bell rang, Ingebrigtsen still held the lead, with Nuguse in fourth, fighting hard through the final lap. In a breathtaking finish, Hocker surged from fifth place, overtaking Nuguse, Kerr, and Ingebrigtsen to claim gold. The battle for silver and bronze was intense, with Nuguse and Kerr separated by just a hundredth of a second.
Speaking about the race, Nuguse expressed his joy and gratitude for the support he received from his team and fans.
Athlete Manager at On, Andrew Wheating, shared his thoughts on this historic achievement:
“This is a monumental moment for so many people; it's the first Olympic track medal for On, the On Athletics Club, and coach Dathan Ritzenhein, but most importantly, it's a testament to Yared's dedication. He has logged thousands of miles, countless hours in the gym, and competed in hundreds of races. His hard work has paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. We’ll be celebrating this incredible achievement all over the world. The Goose is loose!”
Dathan Ritzenehin, Nuguse’s coach with the OAC Global Team, said after the race:
“It was incredible. Sitting there watching Yared fly down the last stretch - it's one of those moments you’ll never forget. He had a whole crew behind him, and a lot of people in his corner told him to seize the day, and he did it.”
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