Cole Hocker Sets Olympic Record, Wins 1500m Gold; Josh Kerr Takes Silver

Aug 6, 2024, 07:05 PM

In a dramatic men's 1500m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, American runner Cole Hocker claimed the gold medal with an Olympic record time of 3:27.65. Hocker's victory came as a surprise, as he overtook Great Britain's Josh Kerr and Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who were considered favorites. Kerr finished in second place, earning a silver medal with a personal best time of 3:27.79, while Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic champion, ended up in fourth place. American Yared Nuguse secured the bronze medal. Hocker's win marks a significant achievement in American middle-distance running, as he managed to outpace his rivals in the final stretch of the race.