Based on her comments at Thursday's press conference, Jepchirchir seemed unlikely to start and now NYRR has confirmed she is out.
Peres Jepchirchir OUT of 2023 NYC Marathon
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Anyone else skeptical why so many Africans are 'scratched' from this year's NYCM?
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Yeah didn't sound promising since Thursday. Bummer.
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kmaclam wrote:
Yeah didn't sound promising since Thursday. Bummer.
So the big 4 now is 3. Which order: Obiri, Gidey, Kosgei?
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Thanks CVS for your late delivery!
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Trump #1 wrote:
Anyone else skeptical why so many Africans are 'scratched' from this year's NYCM?
They're only going to get drug tested if they make the podium. Just show up for the appearance money if not truly injured.
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This is false. Podium plus 3 randomly selected finishers from positions 4-10, preselected prior to the start of the race and kept secret.
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She could have just run the Great North run ,leave the world half and purely focus on remaining fit for NYC.I wondered why she was making such a rookie mistake. In the end she paid the price with the injury.
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It's better she stays healthy for the Olympics. AK supposedly assured Peres and Eliud they'll be on the team.
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Could she be a late entry for Valencia?
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