The 800 meters was a challenging race, demanding both speed and endurance. It was a race that required careful strategy—an all-out sprint at the start would spell disaster in the final stretch, but starting too slow could leave a runner playing catch-up with no hope of recovery. As Rohan watched Sid settle into his pace, his heart beat in time with each of Sid's strides.
Sid moved into the middle of the pack, conserving his energy while staying in a strong position. He looked calm, focused, and in control—everything Rohan had trained him to be. The first lap was critical, and Sid was running it perfectly, staying within striking distance of the leaders without burning himself out. Rohan had seen him do this countless times in training, but watching him on the Olympic stage, competing against the best in the world, made it all feel so much bigger.
