Cole Hocker 1500m

In a stunning upset at the Paris Olympics, American Cole Hocker won the gold medal in the men's 1500 meters, setting a new Olympic record of 3:27.65. Hocker surged from fifth place with a remarkable late kick, overtaking defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who finished fourth, and world champion Josh Kerr, who took silver with a national record of 3:27.79. Yared Nuguse claimed bronze, ensuring a historic U.S. podium sweep in the event—the first time in 112 years that the United States had two medalists in the 1500m at the Olympics. The race featured dramatic lead changes, with Ingebrigtsen initially setting a fast pace before Hocker's decisive move in the final meters. Hocker, an Indiana native and former Oregon Duck, has now made a significant impact in his second Olympic appearance after finishing sixth in Tokyo. This race has been described as one of the most anticipated events of the Games, showcasing the fierce competition between the world's best middle-distance runners.