American Cole Hocker raises his arms in triumph after beating Great Britain's Josh Kerr and fellow American Yared Nuguse across the finish line in the finals of the 1,500 meters. Hocker on gold, Kerr got the silver and Nuguse the bronze. Photo Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images/TNS
By Scott M. Reid Orange County Register SAINT-DENIS, France — It was reminiscent of and just as unlikely as another American upset on an Olympic…