Full article-Kenenisa omitted from Ethiopia’s Rio 2016 Olympics marathon team. Kiss goodbye to the Gold!

so the requirement was to run 2 major marathons in the 12 months preceding the selection so basically imposible for Bekele to make the team from the get-go

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2016/06/01/bekele-says-unjust-that-he-was-left-off-olympic-team/85257910/

From the article it seems Bekele was aware of this but maybe too late in the game and possibly hoping for an exception in his case since he was injured?

Renato Canova wrote:

Kenenisa isnot interested to run 10000m on track. He already won two Olympic Gold Medals, and has the WR, so for him the only stimulus for running on track could be to win again, and to try to improve his WR.

I'd have thought that the narrative of taking back to the track after a considerable absence and the challenge of taking down Mo would have been a great lure for KB.

I understand about the issues in spikes with his achilles etc, but wouldn't it be great if KB could come back, kindle an awesome rivalry and do it in road racing flats!! (Do spikes really bring a tangible difference at 10000m pace, even closing at 53s?)

larkimm wrote:

Renato Canova wrote:

Kenenisa isnot interested to run 10000m on track. He already won two Olympic Gold Medals, and has the WR, so for him the only stimulus for running on track could be to win again, and to try to improve his WR.

I'd have thought that the narrative of taking back to the track after a considerable absence and the challenge of taking down Mo would have been a great lure for KB.

I understand about the issues in spikes with his achilles etc, but wouldn't it be great if KB could come back, kindle an awesome rivalry and do it in road racing flats!! (Do spikes really bring a tangible difference at 10000m pace, even closing at 53s?)

That was my thought too. All the talk (and wins) by Mo recently put him as the king of the 10K. From Bekele's comments saying Mo can't break the records and needs the records to be truly great tell me he doesn't think that highly of him and I would think like to take him down.

larkimm wrote:

Renato Canova wrote:

Kenenisa isnot interested to run 10000m on track. He already won two Olympic Gold Medals, and has the WR, so for him the only stimulus for running on track could be to win again, and to try to improve his WR.

I'd have thought that the narrative of taking back to the track after a considerable absence and the challenge of taking down Mo would have been a great lure for KB.

I understand about the issues in spikes with his achilles etc, but wouldn't it be great if KB could come back, kindle an awesome rivalry and do it in road racing flats!! (Do spikes really bring a tangible difference at 10000m pace, even closing at 53s?)

Have you ever run 53 in road flats?

Tron wrote:

so the requirement was to run 2 major marathons in the 12 months preceding the selection so basically imposible for Bekele to make the team from the get-go

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2016/06/01/bekele-says-unjust-that-he-was-left-off-olympic-team/85257910/

From the article it seems Bekele was aware of this but maybe too late in the game and possibly hoping for an exception in his case since he was injured?

Why any selector want an athlete to run 3 marathon with in a year? Basically the athlete selected will run their third marathon within 9 months exhausted, & less than 100% fit & most likely will drop out without finishing it like the 3 Ethiopians did at the wc.

Ethio wrote:

Tron wrote:

so the requirement was to run 2 major marathons in the 12 months preceding the selection so basically imposible for Bekele to make the team from the get-go

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2016/06/01/bekele-says-unjust-that-he-was-left-off-olympic-team/85257910/

From the article it seems Bekele was aware of this but maybe too late in the game and possibly hoping for an exception in his case since he was injured?

Why any selector want an athlete to run 3 marathon with in a year? Basically the athlete selected will run their third marathon within 9 months exhausted, & less than 100% fit & most likely will drop out without finishing it like the 3 Ethiopians did at the wc.

Plus, if they had set this late 2015, they would have known it was impossible for someone who hadn't done a marathon in 2015 to qualify unless they do 2 in the first few months of 2016

disgraceful_admin wrote:

[quote]larkimm wrote:

[quote]Renato Canova wrote:

Have you ever run 53 in road flats?

Real close to that. I was surprised I could get up and move so well in them. Shoudn't be a real issue for someone like Kenenisa, right?

I understand why you think Rupp will DNF because that is what the Ethiopian marathon team has grown accustomed to at the Olympics. But, at 60 minute half, 26:48 10k and Olympic silver medal, 3:50 mile speed, and a sub 2:10 first time marathon in the heat - I'd say that Mr. Rupp matches up well against the EAs and especially the Ethiopians who will be on their 3rd or 4th marathon of the year.

He certainly will be an unknown that the EAs will have to keep a wary eye on. So yes, for you and your marathon team's sake, you should hope for a DNF.

Jefe in the CO wrote:

I understand why you think Rupp will DNF because that is what the Ethiopian marathon team has grown accustomed to at the Olympics. But, at 60 minute half, 26:48 10k and Olympic silver medal, 3:50 mile speed, and a sub 2:10 first time marathon in the heat - I'd say that Mr. Rupp matches up well against the EAs and especially the Ethiopians who will be on their 3rd or 4th marathon of the year.

He certainly will be an unknown that the EAs will have to keep a wary eye on. So yes, for you and your marathon team's sake, you should hope for a DNF.

Your only relevant stat is....the 2:10. And it was not that hot. Much as I'd like a nice surprise, I have yet to see evidence that GR will be in the top 10.

Going back to this being the "Final" selection....but the spokesman for Ethiopia said athletes can lodge their complaints tells me that this isn't really final until submitted to IOC or something? when would the last time to make a change to the team actually be?

WHat bronze? you play 2 much , bruh

Please put some respekt on Mo's name LOL

Sunken Chest wrote:

Jefe in the CO wrote:

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Your only relevant stat is....the 2:10. And it was not that hot. Much as I'd like a nice surprise, I have yet to see evidence that GR will be in the top 10.

Not that hot? You crack me up besides the sun they had mud day sun on them with very little shade.

Jefe in the CO wrote:

I understand why you think Rupp will DNF because that is what the Ethiopian marathon team has grown accustomed to at the Olympics. But, at 60 minute half, 26:48 10k and Olympic silver medal, 3:50 mile speed, and a sub 2:10 first time marathon in the heat - I'd say that Mr. Rupp matches up well against the EAs and especially the Ethiopians who will be on their 3rd or 4th marathon of the year.

He certainly will be an unknown that the EAs will have to keep a wary eye on. So yes, for you and your marathon team's sake, you should hope for a DNF.

Your memory for your RUPP FANTASY dream statistics is really pathetic.

I do not see any SUB 2:10 FIRST TIME MARATHON IN THE HEAT. PLEASE SHOW US ALL JEFE:

2016 USA Olympic Marathon Trials Men’s Results:

1 Galen Rupp Portland 02:11:12

2 Meb Keflezighi San Diego 02:12:20

3 Jared Ward Provo 02:13:00

4 Luke Puskedra Eugene 02:14:12

5 Tyler Pennel Blowing Rock 02:14:57

6 Matthew Llano Flagstaff 02:15:16

7 Shadrack Biwott Mammoth Lakes 02:15:23

8 Patrick Smyth Santa Fe 02:15:26

9 Sean Quigley Lafayette 02:15:52

10 Nick Arciniaga Flagstaff 02:16:25

I am so sorry that you are wrong again.

OK?

Discus(s).

Maybe he is just a fan like us wanting to see Bekele run at Rio but seems like Gebreselassie would like to see Bekele run the 10,000m if any protests dont reverse the marathon selection decision. (no idea whether Bekele will be filing a protest or not).

https://www.enca.com/africa/sport/ethiopias-bekele-slams-exclusion-from-rio

“As you know Kenenisa is a well-experienced athlete. He knows how to handle pressure and he knows how to win a race,” the runner told ANA.

“His win at the Great Manchester Run last month after months of injury [meant] he should have been an automatic choice. But as disappointing as this decision is, I still hope to see him running on the 10,000m track.”

Do you think Haile and Kenenisa actually talk are friends or this is speculation on his part? I guess kinda similar to 2008 where Haile ran the 10,000m then broke the marathon wr in berlin after

Sunken Chest wrote:

Your only relevant stat is....the 2:10.

That's actually a wrong stat: not sub-2:10, but 2:11.

As for KB: can't believe that nobody mentioned how high risk his nomination were, considering his history of injuries. Of course also high potential, so I would've nominated him as 1 of 3, but I can understand how a federation might decide otherwise.

casual obsever wrote:

Sunken Chest wrote:

Your only relevant stat is....the 2:10.

That's actually a wrong stat: not sub-2:10, but 2:11.

As for KB: can't believe that nobody mentioned how high risk his nomination were, considering his history of injuries. Of course also high potential, so I would've nominated him as 1 of 3, but I can understand how a federation might decide otherwise.

Totally agree that KB is a high risk...but also a higher reward imo as well. with 3 spots, I think one should be to him and right now it does seem like he is "healthy"

Ethio wrote:

Bekele will run Rio. End of discussion!

Mr. "Ethio" have you seen the latest Bekele's interview on EBC?

Bekele said, he'll not go to Rio anymore even if the EAF beg him to! So saaaaaad..... :'(

Heartbroken!i wrote:

Ethio wrote:

Bekele will run Rio. End of discussion!

Mr. "Ethio" have you seen the latest Bekele's interview on EBC?

Bekele said, he'll not go to Rio anymore even if the EAF beg him to! So saaaaaad..... :'(

Didn't he just post that kenenisa was part of some big protest against the selection...that would be counter to him saying he won't go anymore

Tron wrote:

Heartbroken!i wrote:

Mr. "Ethio" have you seen the latest Bekele's interview on EBC?

Bekele said, he'll not go to Rio anymore even if the EAF beg him to! So saaaaaad..... :'(

Didn't he just post that kenenisa was part of some big protest against the selection...that would be counter to him saying he won't go anymore

Mr. Ethio must've not seen the interview I guess...