The 23-year-old middle-distance runner from Indianapolis surged from mid-pack to seize victory, crossing the line with an Olym
Hocker, who finished sixth in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, was not initially favored to win gold.
However, his performance in Paris demonstrated a remarkable turnaround from his earlier competitions.
He had earned silver in the 1,500-meter at the 2024 World Indoor Championships, but few anticipated such a stunning triumph at the Olympics..
record time of 3:27.65, which was nearly three seconds faster than his previous personal best.
Throughout the race, Hocker remained out of the leading group, with Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Britain’s Josh Kerr taking turns at the front.
Kerr led as the runners approached the final stretch, but Hocker’s powerful final kick allowed him to overtake Kerr just before the finish line.
American Yared Nuguse also shone, securing the bronze medal and completing a U.S. podium sweep in the event
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