SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT!!! - Shelby Houlihan is running in the Olympic Trials! (Yes, Really)

Are You Serious wrote:

Shelby Houlihan has apparently just gotten some kind of legal injunction that will allow her to compete in the Olympic Trials in the 1500 on Friday afternoon.

Earlier today she was listed as a scratch, but now she's listed as the 11th runner in the 3rd heat of the 1500.

https://results.usatf.org/

What happens if she finishes in the top 3 in the final and "makes" the Olympic team? USATF won't be able to kick Houlihan off the team because of the decision of the US court, but they also won't be allowed to submit Houlihan's name to World Athletics/IOC as an Olympic competitor because of the decision of the international court.

How do you think this will eventually get resolved?

I weep for the American educational system.

Damn you are stupid!

Stupid is wrote:

Are You Serious wrote:

Shelby Houlihan has apparently just gotten some kind of legal injunction that will allow her to compete in the Olympic Trials in the 1500 on Friday afternoon.

Earlier today she was listed as a scratch, but now she's listed as the 11th runner in the 3rd heat of the 1500.

https://results.usatf.org/

What happens if she finishes in the top 3 in the final and "makes" the Olympic team? USATF won't be able to kick Houlihan off the team because of the decision of the US court, but they also won't be allowed to submit Houlihan's name to World Athletics/IOC as an Olympic competitor because of the decision of the international court.

How do you think this will eventually get resolved?

I weep for the American educational system.

Damn you are stupid!

What the heck are you talking about. Have you lost your mind? You make no sense at all.

was she not listed at some point in heat 3?

annabelleb08 wrote:

was she not listed at some point in heat 3?

No. Houlihan was listed as an entrant a few days ago before the news came out that she tested positive. Then she was scratched. (I'm not sure if Shelby scratched herself, or if the meet scratched her.)

Then this evening Houlihan was reinstated. However, since there were already 3 heats of 10 women in each heat, they didn't want to kick one of those women out, so they added Houlihan in as the 11th runner in heat 3.

Are You Serious wrote:

Shelby Houlihan has apparently just gotten some kind of legal injunction that will allow her to compete in the Olympic Trials in the 1500 on Friday afternoon.

Earlier today she was listed as a scratch, but now she's listed as the 11th runner in the 3rd heat of the 1500.

https://results.usatf.org/

What happens if she finishes in the top 3 in the final and "makes" the Olympic team? USATF won't be able to kick Houlihan off the team because of the decision of the US court, but they also won't be allowed to submit Houlihan's name to World Athletics/IOC as an Olympic competitor because of the decision of the international court.

How do you think this will eventually get resolved?

If she is competing under protest or is subject to appeal she will be DQ if/when that fails. So would no longer be a top 3 finisher.

Was it that difficult to figure out?

If she really does run, the tension on that starting line is gonna be so thick you can cut it with a knife. She was no doubt the favorite before all of this started, what if she outkicks Jenny in the final stretch like she normally does. I can see things getting ugly. Maybe this is why Colleen unfollowed her? Maybe a slight trip to make sure she doesn't get a spot, maybe we have another Nike involved tent brawl? This drama is getting good.

[quote]Are You Serious wrote:

This evening Houlihan was reinstated. However, since there were already 3 heats of 10 women in each heat, they didn't want to kick one of those women out, so they added Houlihan in as the 11th runner in heat 3.

On the USATF Olympic Trials Status of Entries page, as of 5:14 am Eastern time, she is listed as "Qualified" and "Declared" with the fastest seed time in the 5000. She is also listed on the heat sheets as the 13th starter in her heat. The other heat also has 13 entrants.

Her American record is also listed. Apparently USATF doesn't read LR. Can a Let's Runner in Eugene walk down to the U of O campus and tell these bozos that these errors are making them look really foolish? Or perhaps they are waiting to be notified by snail mail from WADA.

Are You Serious wrote:

[How do you think this will eventually get resolved?

and Stupid Is replied

What the heck are you talking about. Have you lost your mind? You make no sense at all.

Maybe I was too quick to blame USATF (directly). At the top of the heat sheets it says that Flash Result Inc. has the Contractor License, and that the data is correct to 6:14 pm on June 16th. That would be 9:14 pm last night, on the East coast. Well, if Flash Results is incompetent, USATF should at least be keeping an eye on them. Doubtless they are paying plenty...

real q124 wrote: This drama is getting good.

Yes, it is. Can no one contact USATF on this? If they won't take a call from RoJo or JG, perhaps they'll talk to Sally Jenkins. She seems to be one of their favorites...

Her presence is going to prevent someone else not qualifying for the final - someone who has a chance of going onto finishing in the top 3. I would be furious if I was in her heat.

Neglected to report that she is entered in the 1500 also. Clearly added at the last minute, as they had 3 heats of 10. Now they have two heats of ten and one of eleven. Anna Camp, Elle Purrier, et al -- move over.

Time for that trademark Shelbo kick, and all the other goofies that think they have a shot making the Olympic team better sit down.

Doper or not, she’s the American Record holder and our best shot at gold in Tokyo, so let her run.

Yes I agree I'd be furious too. Doping has a cascading effort right down to qualifying standards

Where's Bmart when you need her

teamboss45 wrote:

Her presence is going to prevent someone else not qualifying for the final - someone who has a chance of going onto finishing in the top 3. I would be furious if I was in her heat.

Apologies for monopolizing this thread, but am taking advange of the fact that Madrid is nine hours ahead of Eugene...

So, first heat of the 1500 is tomorrow, Friday the 18th, at 4:03 pm Pacific time. I hope USATF will sort this out soonest and won't let it come down to a scene at the starting line. If I were an entrant, I'm not sure I'd race if SH is allowed to go ahead. Not because I hate SH, but because the rules and procedures aren't being followed. Someone (with medal possibilities) is being favored and others (with fewer medal possibilities) are being asked to sacrifice their chances to make the team...

Jeff Albertson wrote:

Doper or not, she’s the American Record holder and our best shot at gold in Tokyo, so let her run.

Wait what? You would let a doper run at the olympics? SHAME!

She got 4 years for doping, so she shouldn't be allowed. I mean, a taco?? Come on.

In theory, WA can suspend everyone who races against her.

teamboss45 wrote:

Where's Bmart when you need her

The Kyle Busch of foot races