Her being there, but not running the main programme is the worst of all possible outcomes.
No matter the result of the 400m, Syd v Paulinho is the matchup that matters. Not having that is bad for both.
if say Adeleke manages to upset Paulinho, (not likely but possible) Syd will be the Asterisk on the result.
If Syd fails to PB it was because she is in the wrong race.
I understand the rule and why DL stood their ground, but this situation is a disaster for the DL, and its not much better for Syd or the other athletes either.
At very least they should have stacked the Syd race with Olympic semi finalists instead of a bunch of tomato cans