What are the rules regarding when you have to hit the A standard to make the Olympic team?
Someone said July 7 a few days ago, and I wondered if you could enter an official-low key race after finishing top 3 at the trials without the standard to claim your spot back? (ie. 3rd place women's 800m, women's javelin, etc.)
The USATF rule states that you must hit the A "by the end of your event at the USATF Olympic trials" (paraphrased, but the message/intention is exact). So no, once your event finishes, even if it's in the first couple days and you want to enter a low key race a few days later, you cannot.
One of the Hammer Throwers made a comment about getting into a small meet the next day after finishing top 3 but not getting the A . . . he clearly was misinformed.