I do think the committee should be allowed to choose an Olympian if the vote is unanimous. The best example of all time is obviously Dan O'Brien 1992. Reaching unanimity would only happen in extraordinary circumstances so there is little danger of it being a regular thing. This doesn't apply to Kate Grace. Great runner, but not a slam dunk Olympic medalist which would be the minimum criteria for a unanimous committee vote.
fada tyme wrote:
sheltered wrote:
And Little celebrated with a PB of 52.39. Hmmmm.
Little was on her way to a 52.5 at the OTs and has had other performances this season which indicates this level of ability. A 52.39 isn't surprising at all for her.
If you're hmmming over her race today your clueless as the Brojos or you are a Brojo.
“Your clueless”
Sweet, sweet irony
No to selection committees. We have a large population with a lot of depth in most events. Let the athletes self-select. In smaller countries with less depth it makes sense because a country has to make sure it sends the team that has the highest probability of doing well. Selection committees open up the third pick to politics. Nike, which owns USATF, would pressure them to include their sponsored athlete. Coaches who are friends with members of the selection committee would lobby for their athlete. Star athletes might push their teammates for the third pick.
Not everything is based on Olympic results. It is a important race in the season but not the only important race. Kate will be evaluated on her whole season performances not just the trails/games. The Diamond League is just as important has the Olympics. A lot of our mid/long distance runners who made the USA Olympic team will not even get out of their heats.
Go Grace!
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Rest in Peace Adrian Lehmann - 2:11 Swiss marathoner. Dies of heart attack.
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year