#NBCSports #DiamondLeagueMonaco . Geoff represented England in the marathon in the 1990 Commonwealth Games, among other achievements. Hopefully thats because he was a bit emotional. It was the first British world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983, the first Scottish world title on the track since Liz McColgan's 10,000m gold in 1991, and ended a streak of seven consecutive golds in the event from Kenya-born runners. on the mic and narrating his sons victory. Mile: 3:50.30 2022 After finishing a disappointed 10 th in the Olympic 1500m final in Tokyo, Jake Wightman went into his winter's training determined to work more on his stamina. The mark moved him to third on the UK all-time list. 400m: 4th55.75 (14.03) @JakeSWightman Power Of 10 @jakeswightman. [5][13], In September, he broke for the first time the 1:44-barrier in the 800m and Tom McKeans 33-year-old Scottish record of 1:43.88, taking his fifth overall Diamond League victory with a time of 1:43.65 in Brussels. So I cant be biased, I have to be impartial.. It was a dream-like scenario and no surprise that Jake Wightman's face was a mixture of shock, amazement and delight as he crossed the line ahead of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. In just his second workout of the winter training block Jake and crew does a brutal hill workout at altitude in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jake is coming off a ches. [16][17] He was named by Sports Journalists' Association Sportsman of the Year, while British Athletics Writers' Association awarded him John Rodda Award for British Male Athlete of the Year for the second time, among others. Chris Chataway won the inaugural award in 1954 after running a 5000m world record to beat Soviet runner VladimirKuts at the White City. 3:34.17 1 Oslo 3:34.17 Coach Geoff announced the drama as it unfolded in Oregon and his mother, Susan, was in the crowd. On that form, AW predicted a bronze medal in their World Championships preview but he did much better than that scoring his first win over Ingebrigtsen since his Norwegian rival was 15 years old! But the sport has only had one winner in the past 16 years Farah in 2017 and didnt even have a contender in the short list in 2021. It would have been very easy to say, I will just sit here and see what I can get in the home straight. Ive sacrificed a lot: the whole of my early 20s doing stuff with friends, the social life Id crave, but it is all worth it for moments like this., Wightman said being congratulated by Cram and Lord Coe after the race made his success feel even more special. For the 26-year-old who was born in Nottingham, his times are getting faster and faster. It was an iconic moment in Scottish sport, made even more special by dad Geoff calling every glorious step into the record books. So its just another name, but I just didnt want to mess it up for him by doing anything wobbly., Wightman Jr, meanwhile, said he did not hear his fathers words as he powered down the final straight. He holds three Scottish records (800m, 1000m, mile), and is a two-time British champion. The Power of 10 illustrates the challenge and is in place to motivate competitors, coaches and clubs. 2016 European Championships 1500m 7th3:47.68 All you need to know So weve just taken it to a slightly bigger stadia, slightly bigger crowds and slightly bigger medals. His 800m time in Eugene was almost identical to Tokyo but he run the last 500 metres almost six seconds quicker. All Rights Reserved. World Athletics moved Wightmans medal ceremony to Tuesday evening because the original one on Wednesday would have clashed with his flight home. 3:29.23 1 Eugene 2022 "What I loved about it was the move with 200m to go - it was brave," he said. For now, though, the Nottingham-born athlete is allowing himself to celebrate a bit. Jake Wightman (born 11 July 1994) [5] is a Scottish middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. As the runner won the race in three minutes and 29.23 seconds narrowly beating Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Spains Mohamed Katir his father, in-stadium commentator Geoff Wightman, was on the mic and narrating his sons victory in real time as he passed Ingebrigtsen with 200m to go. Jake Wightman has insisted that racing the 800m event at the European Championships has "given him a new lease of life". Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Under Review. Briton reflects on sacrifices after winning world 1500m title, Father Geoff Wightman: I cant be biased, I have to be impartial. Ive been doing 1500m since before Jake came on the scene. , Like all the content from our January magazine and want to read it all? 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The first Briton to win the 1500m world title since Steve Cram in 1983. No, he said, 'I will try to win this'. All this achieved within a breathtaking three minutes 29.23 seconds in Oregon while dad and coach Geoff provided the stadium announcements and hero Cram was commentating for the BBC. Eyebrows have been raised at the omission of Eilish McColgan after her stellar year, which included Commonwealth 10,000m gold in Birmingham, but competition to get on to the six-strong short list has been fierce. Parkrun He has run 24 parkruns. Wightman was clearly stronger than in Tokyo and though he ran fast in qualifying in Eugene (3:35.31 and 3:34.48) he did not attempt to win the heats and held back better than in Tokyo (where he ran 3:41.18 and had an impressive semi final win in 3:33.48). Im very on it during the season. It taught me how I needed to be to make it beyond that stage, he said. 1100m: 3rd2:34.39 (13.99) 1500m: 1st3:29.23 (13.64), Laps from start: 55.75, 56.66, 56.06, 40.76, Laps from finish:41.72, 56.34, 56.33, 54.84. 300m 4th41.72 (13.96) Wightmans previous major victory was nine years earlier when he won the European under-20 title in Rieti. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. I couldn't think of a more deserving guy, such a legend, so nice, hardworking, honest and I am super proud of what he has achieved.". 800m: 1:44.18 2020 Jake Wightman plans to target a historic treble of medals after his stunning 1500m world championship gold by going for the Commonwealth 1500m title and the European 800m crown over the next five . Jake Wightman (born 11 July 1994)[5] is a British middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. JAKE WIGHTMAN: WHO, WHY AND WHATS AT ALTITUDE. 1000m: 2:16.27 2018 Basic speed did not come into it Wightmans fastest 100m was 13.47 on the final bend as he went ahead but his 100m prior to that (13.65) and final 100m (13.64) were only slightly slower. While the womens 1500m consisted of a ridiculously first lap, the mens 1500m was just a fast steady race throughout which pretty much follows what happened in Doha in 2019 and Tokyo 2021. You only get one shot in four years. In 2013, Wightman was in his specialist event European Under-20 champion. In this video Jake gives a lot of good insight to his life and running career. The 28-year-old will get the chance to defend his 1500m title at . 1000m: 3rd2:20.40 (14.21) But it's nice to be able to carry that on, and now we've had two generations.. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Jake Wightman crosses the line ahead of the Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. But when it came to it, it wasnt that bad because theres a script, and you just follow it. The first Scot to win World Championships gold since Liz McColgan's 10,000m in 1991. 1974: Brendan Foster 1987: Fatima Whitbread 1964: Mary Rand 3:32.62 1 Rabat 2022 Jake is a well-known Middle-class runner who is competing primarily in the 1500 meter. Did you encounter any technical issues? 3000m: 7:37.81i 2022, To catch up with all our reports from Eugene, CLICK HERE, Tags: Jake Wightman, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Oregon22, World Athletics Championships, Want to get involved in a 5km, 10km or 10 mile race across Surrey Hills and have a unique experience under the stars? 3:31.87 5 Doha 2019 I dont know how many more opportunities I will get to do this and I hope there is a lot more to come. At university, he lived in the ultimate athletics house, Wightman shared a house in his third year of university, on placement at St Marys University in Twickenham, with a selection of some of the best British athletes. At the age of 24, Jake is just getting started. I never feel as though this sport, this job, is all fun and games. [11][12][4], The 28-year-old continued his good form in August by taking a bronze in his specialist event at the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022, and a silver for the 800m at the European Championships held in Munich. WONDERFUL WIGHTMAN WINS IN OSLO. 1993: Linford Christie Along with Wightman and Mead, the other contenders are gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curlings Eve Muirhead, cricketer Ben Stokes and snooker player Ronnie OSullivan. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much says Wightman Sr. as he narrates his son's race. Subscribe to AW today with more added benefits! European Championships . The PB of runner-up Turkeys Suleyman Bekmezci is still only 3:41.47 set in 2016 but his only known race in 2022 is a 67:56 half-marathon. Of course I missed the best part of the race. A podium finish would have been a major achievement. CAU Inter County Championships (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge) Start Fitness Gwent League (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge) Chiltern League (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge & Oxford Uni v RAF) British Athletics Cross Challenge (inc European Trials, Liverpool & District & Mid Lancs Leagues) "It's gonna be so close!" Jake Wightman could become Britain's "most successful" middle distance runner ever, former Olympic champion Lord Coe says. 800m: 4th1:52.41 (14.35) 2022 World Championships 1500m 1st3:29.23, 1 Luke Matthews AUS 3:37.99; 2 Snorre Holtan Loken NOR 3:38.63; 3 Jake Wightman GBR 3:38.83; 9 Jakob Ingebrigtsen NOR (15) 3:42.44. You can vote by phone or online on the night for the main award, with full details announced during the show. Hes putting in a lot of hard work. It will be interesting to watch it back. 3:33.48 1sf Tokyo 2021 I eat tortilla wraps on their own, which makes me look like a bit of a weirdo., 27 of the best half marathons to enter now, Six things you should know about Elliot Giles, Fall causes chaos at the Valencia 10K start, Millions of runs completed with Couch to 5k app, London Marathon Events purchases Brighton Marathon, These are the ab exercises you shouldn't be doing, Consecutive half marathon record targets 333 runs, Strava report shows we run better together, 5 things you should know about Jake Wightman, Runner's World, Part of the Hearst UK Wellbeing Network. Runner's World participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Posted by Jason Henderson | Dec 20, 2022 | 0. Jake Wightman. The 28-year-old Wightman's win makes him the first British runner to win the 1,500m in 39 years, when Steve Cram took gold in 1983. Ive been watching his races for all his life, since he started as a little kid in primary school and to come through and win a global title here of all places. "I hope he broke that down today. With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport. Becoming world champion with dad commentating, Muir medal relief after 'most serious injury'. On the day of the 1500m final, The Times printed a one-page article on Kerr without a single mention of Wightman, but based on his 2022 form, it was clear he had an excellent medal chance although the thought of him sprinting past Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen 200m out hadnt really been entertained by even the most enthusiastic British supporter! With Gourley narrowly missing out on the final, it was down to two Scots to take on one of the strongest-ever 1500m fields, including Ingebrigtsen and defending champion Timothy Cheruiyot, the silver medallist from Tokyo. 1300m: 1st3:02.12 (13.65) Athletics is easily the most successful sport in the history of SPOTY. As the nation's most successful Olympic and Paralympic sport in 2012, we are now targeting success in 2022. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Read about our approach to external linking. Jake Wightman has insisted that racing the 800m event at the European Championships has "given him a new lease of life". Net Worth in 2021. [14] He capped his breakthrough season on the road a few days later, winning for the third time the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York (he also won in 2018 and 2021).[15]. Both competed in Seoul 1988, with his mum Susan coming 12th in the marathon, and his aunt, Angela Tooby-Smith, running in the 10,000m, Thats the funny thing, being an Olympian isnt really something that is a huge deal in my family, Wightman told the BBC. He said it taught him some valuable lessons though, in particular about how and why he should improve many aspects of his training, such as recovery, eating well, and getting up and doing a run early rather than lying in. Last updated on 20 July 202220 July 2022.From the section Athletics. But who is the man who has taken Scottish athletics to new heights just 24 hours after Laura Muir struck bronze in her 1500m final? He has run 24 parkruns with a best of 14:43 from a three-minute first-finish at Worthing in May 2019 and also ran a 14:48 at Dulwich that year. But this is something that Ive had to work hard for. 1963: Dorothy Hyman 1968: David Hemery 1978: Steve Ovett 15th June 2017. Wightman took 1500m gold at the World Championships in Oregon on. He took bronze medal at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. He made the European 1500m final in 2016 but ended up half a second down on the medals who included the two Ingebrigtsen brothers Filip (3:46.65) and Henrik (3:47.18) who were first and third. https://www.wildrunning.co.uk/event/dark-skies-surrey-hills-2/#1487260945120-858d61a6-a5b6, Registration links for those lucky to have been selected in our draw for a place at this year's @LondonMarathon should be landing in inboxes today. 2002: Paula Radcliffe His housemates included Beth Potter, Charlie Grice, Ross Murray, Adelle Tracey, Andy Vernon and Richard Goodman. All eyes were on Great Britains Jake Wightman as he took the gold in the mens 1,500m final but one spectator at this years World Athletics Championships was certainly more delighted than most. 2018 Commonwealth Games 800m 4th1:45.82 Records as of May 2020 1000m Indoor NR - 2:17.51 Major Championships and International Record 2022 - World Championships - 1500m GOLD, Commonwealth Games - 1500m BRONZE, European Championships - 800m SILVER But Im so proud.. However, prior to the World Championships, he admitted it was his affiliation to Scottish Athletics that allowed his talent to blossom. But Wightman will be hoping for a podium place at least after his brilliant year which was capped by a world 1500m title in Eugene where he beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen. [8] That year Wightman became the first Briton to run below 1:45 in the 800 metres and 3:35 in the 1500m since Peter Elliott in 1991. Scottish 1,500m and 800m athlete Jake Wightman is fast, as shown by his current Scottish record for 1,500m, with his time of 3.29.47 set in Monaco in 2020. So Im, very proud, very proud. Ive been doing his school sports day since he was about 11 because my wifes been his PE teacher, Wightman Sr said. Cram "could not be happier" after watching Wightman end Britain's 39-year drought in the men's 1500m since his own victory in Helsinki. 16th August 2018. Born in Nottingham, Wightman is the son of two former marathon runners, mother Susan Tooby having competed against McColgan for Wales. So much so that, after attending athletics breeding ground Loughborough University, Wightman was crowned European junior champion at 1500m in 2013. He produced a superb final burst to pass Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen and clinch the title, called home by his father Geoff who was the stadium announcer. 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