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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.
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