Yared Nuguse Wins Second 2026 Diamond League Race in Stockholm | Post-Race Interview
Yared Nuguse Wins Second 2026 Diamond League Race in 1500m Stockholm | Post-Race Interview
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If there was.
Are you closer or are we good?
Yeah, we're good.
Yeah.
So on the line in Rabat- Yeah and now on the line in Stockholm- Yes how are you feeling by the way?
Feeling really good.
you know, coming off of Rabat, I, I really just wanted to capitalize on what I did there and keep the momentum going a little bit.
I knew some of the guys were gonna be different, race is gonna feel different, like, you know, I just have Rabat in my legs too.
But, you know, I, I felt confident and I think it, it felt a little, like, the whole race is kind of a little worse than I thought.
I think maybe just the wind or, I don't know, just general vibes.
But, still f- stayed focused and was able to come away with the win again, so yeah.
Okay.
And that leads directly to my next question.
It is a little bit gusty in New York City, it's quite windy.
Do you feel like conditions maybe held you back a bit?
I think so, yeah.
I think, like, I feel like we're, we're in, like, as a group, we're in, like, three sub 3:30 shape.
and I think I really wanted to come out here and do that after, like, in Rabat I felt really good off running, like, 3:30.
So I was like, "Yeah, we'll come here," more used to the time zone, just ready to go, you know?
But yeah, I think the wind and just maybe some other things have just kinda got in the way of that.
But yeah.
And so you- OAC is here as a pretty strong contingent this week.
There's a, there's a large group of you.
What's that like getting to travel together and compete together as a team?
Yeah, it's great.
I mean, you know, just having my, my people around me just kind of keeps things consistent in a lot of ways.
you know, training with Robert is something I'm always done, I'm always used to, and it's good having him around, or at least having someone around.
You know, there's a lot of milers on our team, but, Robert's great and I usually know who my roommate is then in the Diamond Leagues and stuff.
So yeah, no, it's, it's been-- it's very nice to have, like, a good group and also a group that can, like, be at the meets that you're going to.
Awesome.
And one last question for you.
Talk to us a little bit about the spikes.
I see you have the Light Sprays on.
Yeah.
I mean- What do they feel like?
Reflex on.
Woo.
so yeah, they're, the new Light Spray, they-- it took a while to get them to, like, really fit my feet 'cause I got really weird feet.
but when they finally got them right, I've, I've loved them.
They-- it really does just feel like you're not really wearing a spike in a way.
It's like you kind of s- slipped on a sock that has, like, all the stability and stuff without the real weight of a spike.
and I've, I've just been wearing them for Rabat and Stockholm this year.
But, I've won both of them, so feeling really good about them .
I was skeptical when I saw no laces, but- Yes.
I think- they are working.
Yes.
No, I think if, if they fit you well, it's great.
Yes .
So last question for you.
Mm-hmm.
Where are we seeing you next?
You'll see me at Oslo in three days.
Indeed.
I'm f- Quick turnaround.
Yeah.
Quick turnaround, so I, I need to recover for sure, but I think we're all in the same boat.
I, I don't know.
There'll be some people who only-- who didn't race here who will be at Oslo, I'm sure.
But, you know, I think we'll all be ready to go, and we're all fit guys, so we'll be ready to run quick again next time.
For sure.
Well, let me let you go so you can go and get that recovery in.
Thank you.
Congratulations on the wins in Rabat and Stockholm.
Appreciate it.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
