Erin holds the women's American record in the 50K at 4:33:23 — done at the 2012 men's Olympic Trials.
But in a quirk of the rules, she's now eligible for a world record with her 5:03:34 at Sunday's USATF National Race Walk Championships in Santee, California (a suburb of San Diego).
Three weeks ago, the IAAF approved new rules that allow for a 50K women's WR — but still no event in the Olympics.
Tracy Sundlun, chief organizer of the USATF nationals, told me he'll submit Erin's mark from Sunday — set in temps reaching 90 degrees.
Two-time Olympian John Nunn barely missed the Rio qualifying standard.
My story:
http://timesofsandiego.com/sports/2015/11/22/steamy-santee-sees-world-record-in-50k-walk/
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