These are all pretty much long shots except for Syd.
McKenzie Long in the 200. I was disappointed that Thomas isn’t running but it opened the door for Long to make the team. She’s had a rough season and I would love to see her at least make the final. She’s an Ohioan so I have been following her since she and Abby Steiner were in HS.
Anavia Battle in the 200. She’s developed nicely since her Ohio State days and has had a strong year.
Donovan Brazier in the 800. His recovery from Haglunds has been great and really tested his patience & resilience. I hope Abby Steiner makes a similar return someday.
Angelina Napoleon in the steeple. Yeah, this is really a long shot but stranger things have happened.
Syd in the 400. She had a lot of guts to pass on the more sure gold in the 400h and no, I don’t think that her absence in the 400h tarnishes Femke’s gold if she wins, which is more than likely.
If Jakob could miraculously win one title, overcoming rust, it would be fantastic. Because it would give that stinky Armstronglivs a stroke. It probably won’t happen, but we can all hope!