900m: 3rd2:06.19 (13.78) 1974: Brendan Foster #NBCSports #DiamondLeagueMonaco . One of the first things he said was: Get ready for Commies now., The Commonwealth Games starts in Birmingham next week and Wightman, who has won European and Commonwealth bronze but only came 10th at the Olympics in Tokyo last year, confirmed he will be there before hopefully a tilt at the Europeans in August. 1983: Steve Cram Jake Wightman of Great Britain wins the men's 1000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco with a meet-record time of 2:13:88. 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Try doing it. A shocked Wightman said he didn't think the news would sink. When Great Britain's Jake Wightman raced to glory in the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, strategy was at the heart of his victory.. After a disappointing Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in 2021, where he finished 10th, the new world champion overhauled his schedule leading up to the Worlds to include indoor 3000m races and 5k training, with the aim of maintaining his . The 28-year-old will get the chance to defend his 1500m title at . I was the worst one in it, Wightman told the Norske Podcaster. [16][17] He was named by Sports Journalists' Association Sportsman of the Year, while British Athletics Writers' Association awarded him John Rodda Award for British Male Athlete of the Year for the second time, among others. However Susan admitted that she couldnt watch the final lap because she was so nervous. Wightman produced a stunning run at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon in July to become Britain's first 1,500 metres champion for nearly 40 years, with his father Geoff . We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. After an arduous summer in which he famously won World 1500m gold and. . [18], His father and trainer Geoff Wightman represented England in the marathon at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, whilst his mother Susan Tooby and his aunt Angela Tooby represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics Seoul 1988. Laura and Jake have to rank up there as some of the greatest athletes Scotland has ever produced. The first Briton to win the 1500m world title since Steve Cram in 1983. 3000m: 7:37.81i 2022, To catch up with all our reports from Eugene, CLICK HERE, Tags: Jake Wightman, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Oregon22, World Athletics Championships, Want to get involved in a 5km, 10km or 10 mile race across Surrey Hills and have a unique experience under the stars? [8] That year Wightman became the first Briton to run below 1:45 in the 800 metres and 3:35 in the 1500m since Peter Elliott in 1991. [9], The 25-year-old placed fifth in the 1500m at the 2019 World Athletics Championships held in Doha, Qatar, running 3:31.87 in the final. In Doha after squeezing into the final with a seventh place in his semi-final, he was a brilliant fifth in the final in 3:31.87 in a race won by Cheruiyot (3:29.26) and he finished between Ingebrigtsen (3:3170) and Kerr (3:32.52). 1991: Liz McColgan At university, he lived in the ultimate athletics house, Wightman shared a house in his third year of university, on placement at St Marys University in Twickenham, with a selection of some of the best British athletes. Jake Wightman plans to target a historic treble of medals after his stunning 1500m world championship gold by going for the Commonwealth 1500m title and the European 800m crown over the next five weeks. It was the first British world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983, the first Scottish world title on the track since Liz McColgan's 10,000m gold in 1991, and ended a streak of seven consecutive golds in the event from Kenya-born runners. 3:34.48i 2 Staten Island 2021, Top 10 average 3:32.689 and his top 10 800m average is 1:45.068, 400m: 48.34 2016 So weve just taken it to a slightly bigger stadia, slightly bigger crowds and slightly bigger medals. Jake Wightman: 2 September 2022 Memorial Van Damme: Brussels, Belgium 1000 m: 2:13.88 Jake Wightman: 10 August 2022 Herculis: Fontvieille, Monaco 1500 m: 3:29.05 Josh Kerr: 7 August 2021 Olympic Games: Tokyo, Japan Mile: 3:50.30 Jake Wightman: 16 June 2022 Bislett Games: Oslo, Norway 3000 m: 7:35.18 Andrew Butchart: 13 July 2021 British Grand Prix [11][12][4], The 28-year-old continued his good form in August by taking a bronze in his specialist event at the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022, and a silver for the 800m at the European Championships held in Munich. But each time, Id think: Hell be warming up now, hell be into the final call room. But then youve got to do the introductions and if I dont keep it neutral during the 1500m, I dont get to do it again. Chris Chataway won the inaugural award in 1954 after running a 5000m world record to beat Soviet runner VladimirKuts at the White City. When Geoff Wightman started commentating on his 10-year-old son's school sports days, he might not have imagined where the journey would lead them both. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Athletics winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, 1954: Chris Chataway However, prior to the World Championships, he admitted it was his affiliation to Scottish Athletics that allowed his talent to blossom. Coach Geoff announced the drama as it unfolded in Oregon and his mother, Susan, was in the crowd. Its that moment you cross the line, its just such euphoria, I just wish you could bottle that up because it soon fades away a little bit, Wightman told BBC Sport. To start with I just want the pizza in the buffet because Ive stayed away from that. 1200m: 3rd2:48.47 (14.08) You only get one shot in four years. New Year offers a whole new outlook for world champion. While the womens 1500m consisted of a ridiculously first lap, the mens 1500m was just a fast steady race throughout which pretty much follows what happened in Doha in 2019 and Tokyo 2021. Since setting that benchmark, he travelled to the Tokyo Olympics last year, where he came 10th in the 1,500m. 16th August 2018. Across the season, Wightman set also Scottish records in the 1000m and one mile, as well as revised his personal bests in the indoor 3000m and road mile. A spy scandal and an iconic F1 rivalry collide for one hell of a ride, Sliced Bread turns up the dial to find out which gives the most heat for the lowest energy used. He made the European 1500m final in 2016 but ended up half a second down on the medals who included the two Ingebrigtsen brothers Filip (3:46.65) and Henrik (3:47.18) who were first and third. It's like buses. He also won gold at the 2013 European Junior Championships and has won bronze in both the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, all in the 1500-meter event. Im 28 now, he said. It is not the first time Wightman has treated runners at a local Parkrun, having also finished first at Bushy Park on 24 December. Not your standard porridge or eggs for Wightman. Born in Nottingham, Wightman is the son of two former marathon runners, mother Susan Tooby having competed against McColgan for Wales. 7:11 AM EDT, Wed July 20, 2022. CAU Inter County Championships (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge) Start Fitness Gwent League (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge) Chiltern League (Inc British Athletics Cross Challenge & Oxford Uni v RAF) British Athletics Cross Challenge (inc European Trials, Liverpool & District & Mid Lancs Leagues) Seb Coe, Daley Thompson, Fatima Whitbread, Kelly Holmes and Paula Radcliffe are other athletics stars to have claimed the top honour in the past. Im very on it during the season. The first Scot to win World Championships gold since Liz McColgan's 10,000m in 1991. "I hope he broke that down today. With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport. 3:31.87 5 Doha 2019 The fastest time in the world this year and a new championship record. "I'm 28 now - I don't know how many more opportunities I will get to do this and I hope there is a lot more to come. 3:33.96 12 Monaco 2018 The main thing is it made up for the Olympics. So I need to make the most of it.. For them to be as pumped as they were to be able to give the medal to me and Crammy sent me a nice message it means a lot because theyre the benchmark of British distance running and heroes of mine, so that makes it extra special.. 3:29.47 3 Monaco 2020 The 28-year-old Wightmans win makes him the first British runner to win the 1,500m in 39 years, when Steve Cram took gold in 1983. 1978: Steve Ovett [5], Wightman won the gold medal in the 1500m event at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon in July with a personal best and world-leading time of 3:29.23, beating reigning Olympic champion and European record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen (3:29.47). Sound Running Track Meeting - World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze, World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level, European Athletics Team Championships - Super League, World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Level, Mller British Championships inc. I didnt hear him. Jake Wightman (born 11 July 1994) [5] is a Scottish middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. 1968: David Hemery Wightman was clearly stronger than in Tokyo and though he ran fast in qualifying in Eugene (3:35.31 and 3:34.48) he did not attempt to win the heats and held back better than in Tokyo (where he ran 3:41.18 and had an impressive semi final win in 3:33.48). , Like all the content from our January magazine and want to read it all? Wightman was born in Nottingham, England. Jake has a great work ethic, a great coach who happens to be his dad, he's resilient, works hard, he's had lots of ups and downs on the way and thoroughly deserves his place on the podium. All this achieved within a breathtaking three minutes 29.23 seconds in Oregon while dad and coach Geoff provided the stadium announcements and hero Cram was commentating for the BBC. Winning 1500m gold at the World Athletics Championships lifts Jake Wightman from nearly man to one of Scotland's greatest athletes. Kerr, who finished fifth, also lauded Wightman, adding: "That is so awesome for Jake. With a number of 1:44 clockings. The 28-year-old Wightman's win makes him the first British runner to win the 1,500m in 39 years, when Steve Cram took gold in 1983. 1972: Mary Peters Former Open champion Shane Lowry says it's "going to be an interesting few months" as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf continue their feud, writes Iain Carter. As a junior athlete, Jake Wightman was the 2013 European junior champion in the 1500 metres. 1 - Related News & Features. 200m: 4th27.76 (14.06) No, he said, 'I will try to win this'. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much I switched off and didnt watch until the point that he won. A podium finish would have been a major achievement. [5], At the 2020 Diamond League in Monaco, Wightman broke the Scottish record for the 1500m with a time of 3:29.47, finishing in third place. Id love to do them. 2017: Mo Farah, Tags: BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Jake Wightman, SPOTY, Registration links for those lucky to have been selected in our draw for a place at this year's @LondonMarathon should be landing in inboxes today. What made the moment even more special was that his father, Geoff, was doing the commentary in the stadium. But Wightman will be hoping for a podium place at least after his brilliant year which was capped by a world 1500m title in Eugene where he beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen. For the 26-year-old who was born in Nottingham, his times are getting faster and faster. He has run 24 parkruns with a best of 14:43 from a three-minute first-finish at Worthing in May 2019 and also ran a 14:48 at Dulwich that year. His current 1,500m PB of 3:29.47 puts him second in the British all-time fastest 1,500m, ahead of big names such as Cram, Ovett and Coe, with only Mo Farah ahead of him. "What I loved about it was the move with 200m to go - it was brave," he said. Liz McColgan back in 91 in Tokyo and here we were celebrating Laura Muir with her bronze yesterday and then to top it off Jake this morning with a gold medal. Jake is coming off a chest infection and a sprained ankle and wants to show that even world champions have to start somewhere after each off season and you do not have to be perfect early on. With Gourley narrowly missing out on the final, it was down to two Scots to take on one of the strongest-ever 1500m fields, including Ingebrigtsen and defending champion Timothy Cheruiyot, the silver medallist from Tokyo. appreciated. TO outside observers, Jake Wightman goes into 2023 in an entirely different position to anything he's ever previously experienced. 2022 World Championships 1500m 1st3:29.23, 1 Luke Matthews AUS 3:37.99; 2 Snorre Holtan Loken NOR 3:38.63; 3 Jake Wightman GBR 3:38.83; 9 Jakob Ingebrigtsen NOR (15) 3:42.44. Just steady, steady progress, a real commitment to what he does, believes in himself.". England and Arsenal striker Mead is odds-on to lift the prize after a year which saw her win the Golden Boot and player of the tournament awards at Euro 2022 as the Lionesses made history at Wembley. He is from United Kingdom. "Dad can be a bit of a robot on the mic sometimes - some people say robot, some say professional," Wightman said. 1400m: 1st3:15.59 (13.47) 2016 European Championships 1500m 7th3:47.68 A hard price to pay for anti-doping vigilance, Nathan Lawson and Lex Whitaker Stoop for victory, Bolt to receive lifetime achievement award, Wins in York for Joe Sagar and Georgia Malir, Quick times in Spain, USA and India - overseas results, British runners out in force at cross-country events, Quick times in Spain, USA and India overseas results, New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston, USA, World Cross Country Championships, Bathurst, Saucony English National Cross Country Champs. 3:34.17 1 Oslo 3:34.17 As world 1500m champion, a title he won in spectacular fashion in Eugene in July, Wightman has ensured he begins this year with an almighty target on his back. All Rights Reserved. 2014 Commonwealth Games 1500m 8thheat 3:43.87 Weve had some like size14 boots to fill for a long time now, he told the BBC. 2013 European Junior 1500m 1st3:44.14 CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Runner's World participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Wightman, who is part of the Power of 10 atheltics organisation, was Britain's first runner to win the 1500m since Steve Cram 39 years ago. His housemates included Beth Potter, Charlie Grice, Ross Murray, Adelle Tracey, Andy Vernon and Richard Goodman. Id screened myself off from the last 200m because I was frightened that they were going to come streaming by him, she said. Never before have three major championships been held so closely together, which gives the 28-year-old a unique opportunity to further write his name into the history books. Related News & Features. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. But it's nice to be able to carry that on, and now we've had two generations.. A disappointed 10th in Tokyo, he did later win he New York mile in 3:49.50. 2018 European Championships 1500m 3rd3:38.25 Published Athletics offers a huge range sport, in jumps, throws and running. From aged eight, I always said my dream job was to be a professional athlete, which I am lucky enough to be able to live out now, Wightman told the BBC. Post race it was clear Wightman, who gave brilliant interviews, was highly respected by his fellow athletes and opponents and they were genuinely pleased for him. 100m: 3rd13.70 Subscribe to AW today with more added benefits! 3:32.62 1 Rabat 2022 Jake Wightman flies the flag for track and field athletics at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year but the middle-distance runner will have to unleash the finishing kick of his life if. He seemingly moved up a level in 2017 winning a good quality Bislett Games 1500m (above) but then got eliminated in the world semi-finals at London. [10], At the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021, he placed 10th in the event in a time of 3:35.09. 3:33.21+ 3 Oslo 2022 A Warner Bros. Ive been doing his school sports day since he was about 11 because my wifes been his PE teacher, so weve just taken it to slightly bigger stadia, slightly bigger crowds and slightly bigger medals, Wightman Sr. explained later to BBC Sport, adding that he needed to be impartial in order to do his job. Net Worth in 2021. "I have shown over the years glimpses of my potential to do good stuff at global championships, but I've not quite done it yet," Wightman had said. 2. My mum was in tears, at least someone was crying. Jake Wightman has insisted that racing the 800m event at the European Championships has "given him a new lease of life". He has his sights set firmly on the World Athletics Championships (beginning on Friday, July 15), where he is set to race in the 1,500m in Eugene, Oregon, followed by the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he will represent Scotland in his fourth games, followed by the European Championships in Munich. It will be interesting to watch it back. As a result, the sport was ever-present in Wightmans life, and so his journey towards pro athlete was set in motion from an early age. It was a dream-like scenario and no surprise that Jake Wightman's face was a mixture of shock, amazement and delight as he crossed the line ahead of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Under Review. Personal Bests. [5][13], In September, he broke for the first time the 1:44-barrier in the 800m and Tom McKeans 33-year-old Scottish record of 1:43.88, taking his fifth overall Diamond League victory with a time of 1:43.65 in Brussels. 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