Lemma and Obiri almost certainly secured their spots, and Evans Chebet's 3rd likely puts him out of contention, securing Kipchoge's slot.
London will be big; Chepngetich, Kosgei, and Jepchirchir all compete there and whoever finishes first from them should be on the team. If 2 of them falter, Lokedi has a good shot. Assefa, Alemu, Ketema, Ayana, and Yehualaw all will compete as well which should determine ETH women. The top Ethiopian man should also make the team and if Mutiso is the top Kenyan he will likely take the last spot.
Kenyan women:
1. Peres Jepchirchir
2. Sharon Lokedi
3. Helen Obiri
Reserves:
4. Ruth Chepng'etich
5. ........
Obiri and Lokedi are a lock!
As much as she deserves it, Lokedi is in no way a lock right now. I think she'll likely be the reserve unless two of Kosgei, Jepchirchir, and Chepngetich have a bad day at London. Chepngetich is probably the least likely to be selected of them though I think, so if Chepngetich and only one of the other two does well next week, I could see it being a toss up between her and Lokedi.
Could get the standard at the trials but it is a long shot as of now to see him in the team or even at trials which might be at Pre, but then again Kamworor ran 27:01 in Nairobi in 2021
Could get the standard at the trials but it is a long shot as of now to see him in the team or even at trials which might be at Pre, but then again Kamworor ran 27:01 in Nairobi in 2021
Would be interesting, to know as well. And how is that? getting back from marathon to a 10K, are there examples of elite athletes having success with such a formula? Must be difficult esp. with an injury.
Pity there’s not much interest for ‘second best’ performing athletes. Media and the audience in general are too focussed on ultimate winners, imo.
Could get the standard at the trials but it is a long shot as of now to see him in the team or even at trials which might be at Pre, but then again Kamworor ran 27:01 in Nairobi in 2021
Would be interesting, to know as well. And how is that? getting back from marathon to a 10K, are there examples of elite athletes having success with such a formula? Must be difficult esp. with an injury.
Pity there’s not much interest for ‘second best’ performing athletes. Media and the audience in general are too focussed on ultimate winners, imo.
I'm not expecting him to target the 10000m or have enough time to do so this year but I think there's a small possibility. I hope he can get properly healthy and race well whatever he chooses to do
Could get the standard at the trials but it is a long shot as of now to see him in the team or even at trials which might be at Pre, but then again Kamworor ran 27:01 in Nairobi in 2021
If it’s at Pre, which it sure sounds like…expect a 26:4x winning time. The fact that there’s a stacked 5,000 in LA Grand Prix with no advertised Kenyans seals it for me. Would the Kenyans allow those hunting the standard from other countries in…intriguing for some former Kenyans like Chelimo, Bor, Rotich and then some guys looking for redemption (Grijalva, Nur).
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Lemma and Obiri almost certainly secured their spots, and Evans Chebet's 3rd likely puts him out of contention, securing Kipchoge's slot.
London will be big; Chepngetich, Kosgei, and Jepchirchir all compete there and whoever finishes first from them should be on the team. If 2 of them falter, Lokedi has a good shot. Assefa, Alemu, Ketema, Ayana, and Yehualaw all will compete as well which should determine ETH women. The top Ethiopian man should also make the team and if Mutiso is the top Kenyan he will likely take the last spot.
I'd like to see Jepchirchir make the team. I know she doesn't have that sub 2:15 PR that some of the others boast, but she has shown that when she isn't injured and is in full form, she is formidable in tactical marathons (Olympics) and difficult courses (Boston, NYC). She's only 30 so I hope she is able to get back to that era. It's crazy how people were floating GOAT status for her after her 3 wins in a row, and now she might be left off the team.
I'd like to see Jepchirchir make the team. I know she doesn't have that sub 2:15 PR that some of the others boast, but she has shown that when she isn't injured and is in full form, she is formidable in tactical marathons (Olympics) and difficult courses (Boston, NYC). She's only 30 so I hope she is able to get back to that era. It's crazy how people were floating GOAT status for her after her 3 wins in a row, and now she might be left off the team.
Does anyone else think, like me, that Joyciline may have a PB coming after running a fast half a month or so ago?
If Jepkosgei is the top Kenyan today does she have a shot?
You'd think it would put her firmly in the conversation but position and position relative to Jepchirchir I think would be crucial to make that decision
If Jepkosgei is the top Kenyan today does she have a shot?
You'd think it would put her firmly in the conversation but position and position relative to Jepchirchir I think would be crucial to make that decision
If Assefa and Alemu finish top 3 is it them and Sutume Asefa Kebede?
Jepchirchir and Obiri certainly on the Kenyan team. My money is on Lokedi for the third slot ahead of Jepkosgei
For the Ethiopians I think Assefa, Beriso, and Kebebe. Very unfortunate for Alemu, this is her first time not on the podium in over 2 years. She had a real shot at selection if she’d finished one place better.
