After the disappointment of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Asbel Kiprop of Kenya bounced back to take the Men’s 1500m in Moscow. Kiprop surged to the front of the pack with about 80 meters to go and cruised home with a 3:36.28 finish out running the American Matt Centrowitz to take the top spot on the Podium. "I feel a redemption from what happened in London," said the 24-year-old Kiprop who, troubled by hamstring problems, trailed home a heartbreaking 12th at the Olympic games last summer. "We expected a faster race, but I was ready for any kind of race," he said. "I have done a 3:27 this season and I was ready, and I even did a 3:43 during the semis so I was ready for any kind of race."
Kiprop took Gold in the Nike Zoom Victory Elite. This shoe is a part of the Championship Footwear collection that was unveiled at the beginning of the games and could be seen worn by many during them. The collection came in two colorways. “Gamma Blue” and Pink Foil” for the men and women respectively and was designed for an assortment of events including this distance run.
Kiprop is now looking towards the Games in Rio to reclaim his title.
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