Very shocking womens 800, thought Akins would make the team after her incredible final 50m in the prelim and semis, but didn't think she would win. What was more shocking for me was Kaela Edwards making the team in third. Rogers looked solid in second. Raevyn and Kaela both don't have the standard, although Rogers should have a high enough world ranking, doubtful for Kaela
Oof Wilson. It was a matter of time before she was a non contender - she’s been so dominant at the national level for over a decade.
Our women’s 800 team is weaker than it has been in a long time. I’ll be surprised if we get one in the final
ever hear of Athing Mu?
Oh wow I’m bad. See this is what happens when an athlete races a different distance than their bye at the trials lol. Totally forgot about Mu. Besides her tho, who else do you see making the final?
If Cordale Tinch can win worlds, it'd be one of the greatest sports stories in history. Hasn't trained in 3 years. It'd rival Kurt Warner Superbowl victory.
Oh wow I’m bad. See this is what happens when an athlete races a different distance than their bye at the trials lol. Totally forgot about Mu. Besides her tho, who else do you see making the final?
Oof Wilson. It was a matter of time before she was a non contender - she’s been so dominant at the national level for over a decade.
Our women’s 800 team is weaker than it has been in a long time. I’ll be surprised if we get one in the final
Outside of Mu this actually might be true. I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the times were so slow. If these girls are hoping to contend on the world stage you think they'd need to be running more in the 1:57-1:58 range at USAs. Is it especially windy today in Oregon?
Oh wow I’m bad. See this is what happens when an athlete races a different distance than their bye at the trials lol. Totally forgot about Mu. Besides her tho, who else do you see making the final?
yeah probably just her, Rogers is tactical enough to still have a shot. But 8 person finals are tough.
