The men’s 3,000m at an indoor championships often brings together specialists from a range of distances, making the lesser‑run event one of the most unpredictable on the programme.
The straight‑final format has historically produced cagey affairs, with the first kilometre frequently unfolding at a pedestrian pace before the inevitable surge, a waiting game of who will strike first, and when.
On Saturday evening, 21‑year‑old Nick Griggs will contest his first World Indoor Championships in Torun, returning to the distance that first propelled him into the spotlight when he claimed European Junior gold in 2021.
The Tyrone native believes the 3,000m is perfect for him and is relishing the…