Jake Wightman crosses the line ahead of the Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. 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. 800m: 1:44.18 2020 1991: Liz McColgan 1200m: 3rd2:48.47 (14.08) For the 26-year-old who was born in Nottingham, his times are getting faster and faster. 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. Im very on it during the season. After an arduous summer in which he famously won World 1500m gold and. Jake is coming off a chest infection and a sprained ankle and wants to show that even world champions have to start somewhere after each off season and you do not have to be perfect early on. It taught me how I needed to be to make it beyond that stage, he said. 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Accompanying Jake in the workout is steeple chase Olympian Zak Seddon and New Balance athlete Thomas Keen. Wightman was born in Nottingham, England. Liz McColgan back in 91 in Tokyo and here we were celebrating Laura Muir with her bronze yesterday and then to top it off Jake this morning with a gold medal. Despite that, bronze at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships in 2018 were his only top-class medals - until now. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. World Athletics moved Wightmans medal ceremony to Tuesday evening because the original one on Wednesday would have clashed with his flight home. 2017 European Team Championships 1500m 2nd3:53.72 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. In just his second workout of the winter training block Jake and crew does a brutal hill workout at altitude in Flagstaff, Arizona. [10][19][20], British middle-distance runner (born 1994), John Rodda Award for British Male Athlete of the Year, Rabat Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athltisme, "Jake Wightman stuns 1500m field to claim world title as dad commentates", "Who is Jake Wightman? All Rights Reserved. Did you encounter any technical issues? We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. All Rights Reserved. Jake Wightman has just had the run of his life, he said as his son crossed the line, before saying: My voice has gone., Afterwards, Wightman Sr admitted he had been thinking about the moment for a long time. 3:34.17 1 Oslo 3:34.17 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. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. However, prior to the World Championships, he admitted it was his affiliation to Scottish Athletics that allowed his talent to blossom. 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Just steady, steady progress, a real commitment to what he does, believes in himself.". 2019 World Championships 1500m 3:31.87 The Scottish middle-distance athlete has a big summer ahead. Coach Geoff announced the drama as it unfolded in Oregon and his mother, Susan, was in the crowd. 23rd July 2018. The bronze medallist Julius Lawnik of Germany has also been largely anonymous and has a PB of 3:42.83 and has not finished a race of note in 2022. In Doha after squeezing into the final with a seventh place in his semi-final, he was a brilliant fifth in the final in 3:31.87 in a race won by Cheruiyot (3:29.26) and he finished between Ingebrigtsen (3:3170) and Kerr (3:32.52). 2017 World Championships 1500m 7thsemi final 3:41.79 The 28-year-old Wightmans win makes him the first British runner to win the 1,500m in 39 years, when Steve Cram took gold in 1983. TO outside observers, Jake Wightman goes into 2023 in an entirely different position to anything he's ever previously experienced. With a number of 1:44 clockings. Wightman had been regarded as an outsider in Eugene but no one had an answer to his sprint finish as he became the first British man since Steve Cram in 1983 to win a world 1500m gold medal and the first since Sebastian Coe in the 1984 Olympics to win a global title. 900m: 3rd2:06.19 (13.78) For now, though, the Nottingham-born athlete is allowing himself to celebrate a bit. appreciated. Subscribe to AW today with more added benefits! Unlike the aftermath of the Tokyo Olympics, where he was left distraught at coming 10th in the 1500m final and attacked the winter with a grim-faced determination which would reap particularly rich. It will be interesting to watch it back. [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. 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. When Geoff Wightman started commentating on his 10-year-old son's school sports days, he might not have imagined where the journey would lead them both. 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. 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? As the nation's most successful Olympic and Paralympic sport in 2012, we are now targeting success in 2022. 1400m: 1st3:15.59 (13.47) You only get one shot in four years. Power of 10 reveals Wightman has won 129 of his 367 races and his first listed victory is a 9:26.90 3000m win in the 2009 National League Final at Birmingham. "Whatever happens in the rest of my career, I'm a world champion.". Jake Wightman flies the flag for track and field athletics at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year but the middle-distance runner will have to unleash the finishing kick of his life if. So if you dont know much about the runner, here are five things you should know about him: His coach is his dad Geoff, former athlete, and current commentator and stadium announcer. 3:34.48i 2 Staten Island 2021, Top 10 average 3:32.689 and his top 10 800m average is 1:45.068, 400m: 48.34 2016 Athletics offers a huge range sport, in jumps, throws and running. "It was already fast. 1000m: 2:16.27 2018 1955: Gordon Pirie In 2013, Wightman was in his specialist event European Under-20 champion. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. The Sweat Elite - Training Sessions channel caught up with Jake Wightman while he was hill training in Flagstaff - thanks to them for allowing us to share th. 1968: David Hemery A disappointed 10th in Tokyo, he did later win he New York mile in 3:49.50. I switched off and didnt watch until the point that he won. Published 100m: 3rd13.70 Net Worth in 2021. 1000m: 3rd2:20.40 (14.21) [5], Wightman won the gold medal in the 1500m event at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon in July with a personal best and world-leading time of 3:29.23, beating reigning Olympic champion and European record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen (3:29.47). 2017: Mo Farah, Tags: BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Jake Wightman, SPOTY, 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. Jake is a highly decorated short-distance runner who recently won the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile in New York City. 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Its noticeable that earlier in the race, Ingebrigtsen was going slightly faster on the straights than the bends and the Norwegians quickest 100m was 13.42 to move into the lead between 600m and 700m. For them to be as pumped as they were to be able to give the medal to me and Crammy sent me a nice message it means a lot because theyre the benchmark of British distance running and heroes of mine, so that makes it extra special.. Other awards to be announced includeYoung Sports Personality of the Year,Team and Coach of the Year,Unsung Heroand the Helen Rollason Award. Wightman was the first British man to win the world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983. He also won a European medal in Berlin that year as he finished a close third (3:38.25) behind 17- year-old Ingebrigtsen (3:38.10) and Polands ultra-consistent Marcin Lewandowski (3:38.14). All you need to know 500m: 5th1:10.05 (14.30) His father, Geoff Wightman, former marathoner and long-time media commentator, called the race as in-stadium commentator. It would have been very easy to say, I will just sit here and see what I can get in the home straight. Last updated on 20 July 202220 July 2022.From the section Athletics. If you find value in watching our videos, we would love for you to join us in the Members area.-- -- -- Get faster with Sweat Elite. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. The fastest time in the world this year and a new championship record. 2014 Commonwealth Games 1500m 8thheat 3:43.87 Hopefully thats because he was a bit emotional. #NBCSports #DiamondLeagueMonaco . Jake Wightman has insisted that racing the 800m event at the European Championships has "given him a new lease of life". Jake Wightman has been one of the worlds leading and most consistent 1500m runners for the last five years, but even though he was British champion there was still more attention on his Scottish rival Josh Kerr on the eve of the World Championships in Eugene. [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]. Jake Wightman stuns 1500m field to claim world title as dad commentates, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Jake Wightman stuns 1500m field to claim world title as dad commentates video. Along with Wightman and Mead, the other contenders are gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curlings Eve Muirhead, cricketer Ben Stokes and snooker player Ronnie OSullivan. Parkrun He has run 24 parkruns. says Wightman Sr. as he narrates his son's race. My mum was in tears, at least someone was crying. Power of 10 reveals Wightman has won 129 of his 367 races and his first listed victory is a 9:26.90 3000m win in the 2009 National League Final at Birmingham. So weve just taken it to a slightly bigger stadia, slightly bigger crowds and slightly bigger medals. 2021 European Team Championships 800m 1st1:45.71 1972: Mary Peters 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. 2002: Paula Radcliffe 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 . His 800m time in Eugene was almost identical to Tokyo but he run the last 500 metres almost six seconds quicker. His 2022 season saw him set a 3000m PB indoors of 7:37.81, finish third in the Dream Mile in 3:50.30 well behind Ingebrigtsen (3:46.46) and Olli Hoare (3:47.48) and he finally won a British Championships. Thousands of runners around the world trust our training plans and inclusive coaching offerings.Training plans: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/training-plans/Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/coaching/ 3:33.48 1sf Tokyo 2021 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. Im 28 now, he said. I dont think people probably realize how crushing it is to go in with such high expectations, and come away, hoping for a medal, but ending up with 10th, he said, adding his only aim was to do better. Id screened myself off from the last 200m because I was frightened that they were going to come streaming by him, she said. The mark moved him to third on the UK all-time list. He also won a gold medal at the World athletes Read more Categories AthleteTags geoff wightman, jake wightman dad, jake wightman iaaf, jake wightman instagram, jake wightman olympics, jake wightman power of 10, jake wightman schoolLeave a comment Search Search Eighteen years on, as Jake Wightman. New Year offers a whole new outlook for world champion. It's important to hit the milestone like this, seven, eight-year-old me would never have believed. In his BBC Sport column, George Groves says Chris Eubank Jr handpicked Liam Smith and must win, and win well, to justify his big star billing. 2016 European Championships 1500m 7th3:47.68 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) Its all been worth it.. Geoff represented England in the marathon in the 1990 Commonwealth Games, among other achievements. 1964: Mary Rand 1987: Fatima Whitbread [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. Related News & Features. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Im funny with what I eat on race day as I like to keep it as plain as possible, he told AW. https://www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/athletics-weekly/promo/socials/. 1300m: 1st3:02.12 (13.65) READ MORE: Bolt to receive lifetime achievement award. 1100m: 3rd2:34.39 (13.99) He also won gold at the 2013 European Junior Championships and has won bronze in both the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, all in the 1500-meter event. 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. Chris Chataway won the inaugural award in 1954 after running a 5000m world record to beat Soviet runner VladimirKuts at the White City. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 600m: 5th1:24.29 (14.24) Usain Bolt will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award. The first Scot to win World Championships gold since Liz McColgan's 10,000m in 1991. "It's gonna be so close!" 3:32.62 1 Rabat 2022 Wightman was the first British man to win the world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983. So I cant be biased, I have to be impartial.. Hes very meticulous in the way he prepares., He also underlined the need to be unbiased when announcing the runners and calling the race. 1995: Jonathan Edwards 200m: 4th27.76 (14.06) He is from United Kingdom. It is not the first time Wightman has treated runners at a local Parkrun, having also finished first at Bushy Park on 24 December. A stunned Jake Wightman crosses the finish line ahead of Jakob Ingebrigtsen in a victory seen -- and commentated on -- by his father. Wightman also won 800m silver at the European Championships and 1500m bronze at the Commonwealth Games. 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. I didnt hear him. He fared better in 2018 with a Commonwealth bronze in 3:35.97 behind two world champions past and future Elijah Manangoi (3:34.78) and Cheruiyot (3:35.17). 1500m: 3:29.47 (2021) Career Highlights. With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport. Pending. We had some good 200m semi-finals, you just get into a certain groove. Jake Wightman: 2 September 2022 Memorial Van Damme: Brussels, Belgium 1000 m: 2:13.88 Jake Wightman: 10 August 2022 Herculis: Fontvieille, Monaco 1500 m: 3:29.05 Josh Kerr: 7 August 2021 Olympic Games: Tokyo, Japan Mile: 3:50.30 Jake Wightman: 16 June 2022 Bislett Games: Oslo, Norway 3000 m: 7:35.18 Andrew Butchart: 13 July 2021 British Grand Prix Since setting that benchmark, he travelled to the Tokyo Olympics last year, where he came 10th in the 1,500m. 3:33.96 12 Monaco 2018 Ive been doing 1500m since before Jake came on the scene. I need to make the most of it. Under Review. You can vote by phone or online on the night for the main award, with full details announced during the show. Training for Tokyo with Jake Wightman | Sport Dissected The Times and The Sunday Times 103K subscribers 7.7K views 2 years ago 260m in 70 seconds up the Mount - how can that be hard? He seemingly moved up a level in 2017 winning a good quality Bislett Games 1500m (above) but then got eliminated in the world semi-finals at London. 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 doing his school sports day since he was about 11 because my wifes been his PE teacher, so weve just taken it to slightly bigger stadia, slightly bigger crowds and slightly bigger medals, Wightman Sr. explained later to BBC Sport, adding that he needed to be impartial in order to do his job. For more information and to Manage your choices a victory seen -- and commentated --... 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