0 meters 5 10 15 20 25 Jacobs Kerley Section detailJacobs gains groundJacobs Jacobs Kerley Kerley de Grasse de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Jacobs Jacobs Kerley Kerley de Grasse de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Composite image by Jeremy WhiteJacobs erased his early deficit in a hurry, then stayed just behind Kerley through the second 25 meters. 25 meters 30 35 40 45 50 Jacobs Kerley Section detailJacobs reaches 26.76 m.p.h. Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Jacobs Jacobs Kerley Kerley de Grasse de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Composite image by Jeremy WhiteBut Jacobs increased his speed and drew even with Kerley midway through the race — and looked strong. He would need to run faster than he ever had over the last 50 meters if he wanted to win. 50 meters 55 60 65 70 75 Jacobs Kerley Section detailA gold, and a personal best, for JacobsJacobs Kerley de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Jacobs Jacobs Kerley Kerley de Grasse de Grasse Jacobs Kerley de Grasse Composite image by Jeremy WhiteIn the final meters, Kerley could not hold off Jacobs, who was running the race of his life.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2021 14:55 UTC