Breaking Down Hobbs Kessler's 2000m Indoor World Record at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Hobbs Kessler smashed Kenenisa Bekele’s 18-year-old world record in the men’s 2000 meters with a winning time of 4:48.79 at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Grant Fisher finished second in 4:49.48, also under the previous world record of 4:49.99. Kessler closed with a blistering 26.31-second final lap, capped by an unofficial 13.0-second final 100 meters. That kick came despite early pacing challenges caused by inc...