Earlier today, FloTrack reported that Florida distance superstar Parker Valby will be a medical scratch from the women's 3000 meters at the upcoming indoor national meet. The Stride Report has since confirmed that report. The...
Can she take down Katelyn Tuohy who will be doubling 5k/3k? Insiders say Valby is healthy but did not race at SECs to have fresher legs as possible at Nationals. Is it enough to beat Tuohy?
The cut-off for medical scratches is Monday at 2:00 pm. After that alternates will not be added.
Correct, per the prechampionsip manual - so a replacement will be sought if she has now beenmedical scratched.
Medical Scratch. After being notified of a medical scratch, every appropriate effort will be made by the committee to maintain the desired number of participants in an event (16) through direct contact with head coaches of eligible replacements. No additional participants will be added to the field for the championships competition after 2 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 7. A medical scratch is all-inclusive and not selective by event.
The cut-off for medical scratches is Monday at 2:00 pm. After that alternates will not be added.
Correct, per the prechampionsip manual - so a replacement will be sought if she has now beenmedical scratched.
Medical Scratch. After being notified of a medical scratch, every appropriate effort will be made by the committee to maintain the desired number of participants in an event (16) through direct contact with head coaches of eligible replacements. No additional participants will be added to the field for the championships competition after 2 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 7. A medical scratch is all-inclusive and not selective by event.
I wonder why the coaches declared her for a double at SECs, backed out a few days later, declared her for NCAAs, backed out a day later. Maybe that means it is not something quite as bad as a fracture?
It is unfortunate that she won't be in the 3k, I was really looking forward to the showdown. Hopefully she will rest up and be ready for outdoors.
I wonder why the coaches declared her for a double at SECs, backed out a few days later, declared her for NCAAs, backed out a day later. Maybe that means it is not something quite as bad as a fracture?
Or worried that it could develop into a fracture.
Regardless, it’s better for her to rest & heal and not to push it. It wouldn’t be worth potentially sacrificing outdoor for indoor.
