Cole Hocker Breaks Record to Win 1,500m at U.S. Olympic Trials
Hocker secures a spot on the Olympic team with a personal best time of 3:30.59 in Eugene.
- Cole Hocker led the final 400 meters to win the men's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
- He set a meet record with a time of 3:30.59, surpassing the previous record of 3:34.09 set in 2016.
- Yared Nuguse finished second and Hobbs Kessler took third in a highly competitive race.
- This victory marks Hocker's return to the Olympics, aiming for gold in Paris.
- The top eight finishers all broke the previous trials record, highlighting the event's high level of competition.