Originally Posted by
queerpunk
Came here to post that. Not a huge surprise - aguas is the fastest track in the world (the previous record, 4.10, was set at sea level). I heard Lambie was going for the WR and I figured he'd at least come close.
Gavin Hoover held the american IP record there for about four minutes and change.
You see Hoover's time on the list and at first you don't realize what a great time it is.
Bobridge did have unusual (in a good way) conditions on another fast (albeit sea level) track. Still probably a good chunk of advantage at Aguas though.
Aguas has that reputation... although if we've learned anything from the last couple of hour record attempts, it's not a given you just show up and set a record.
*also, the new track in Bolivia may just usurp that fastest track in the world title.