After a disqualification in the 1500m semi-finals, American Cole Hocker comes back in the 5000 Meter Finals to capture the Gold Medal.

The Olympic 1500m Champ had qualified for the final in that event, but was later disqualified for jostling other runners trying to find space in the final stretch. That only added fuel to the fire in the longer distance, as he safely qualified for the 5000m final.

Hocker opened the finals by stringing out the field, and leading from the front as to avoid any other issues. At 800m in, those duties were passed off to Grant Fisher, as Hocker dutifully regressed back to the back of the field.

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It would be game on for Hocker in the final lap, an athlete well known for his kick. Running the final lap in 52.5 seconds, Hocker streamed past the field, and was in sight of the leader with 125m to go. He passed the leader, Isaac Kemeli (BEL) on the final straight, and would not be denied.

Cole Hocker crossed the line to win in 12:58.30

Full Results

1    Cole HOCKER                                   USA      12:58.30   

2    Isaac KIMELI                                     BEL      12:58.78   SB

3    Jimmy GRESSIER                             FRA      12:59.33   

4    Ky ROBINSON                                   AUS      12:59.61   

5    Biniam MEHARY                               ETH      12:59.95   

6    Nico YOUNG                                      USA      13:00.07   

7    Birhanu BALEW                                 BRN      13:00.55   

8    Grant FISHER                                     USA      13:00.79   

9    Yann SCHRUB                                    FRA      13:01.34   

10   Jakob INGEBRIGTSEN                    NOR      13:02.00   SB

11   Mathew Kipchumba KIPSANG      KEN      13:03.67   

12   Mike FOPPEN                                   NED      13:05.94   

13   Hagos GEBRHIWET                         ETH      13:07.02   

14   Etienne DAGUINOS                          FRA      13:11.72   

15   Valentin SOCA                                  URU      13:34.35   

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