I just saw a broadcast of the London Marathon (I only caught the last 10km), and all that I have to say about Rutto is.....HOLY COW.
Okayo and Korir looked like they were working fairly hard, but Rutto's stride is smooth as Thai silk. Given the turns, cobblestones and bad weather at London, I personally predict a sub 2;04 for Rutto this year or next.
I think that the Kenyan Federation is just plain nuttz not to put him on their team for Athens.
I agree,
But he can relax more than his opponents, having very fast times at shorter distances 13.02/27.21
I don't know how he will handle the marathon in Athens hilly, very hot and humid. London was the opposite cold, rainy and dead-flat.
Tergat and Korir seems like a good choice, but Eric Wainaina....that's a joke, leaving guys like Rodgers Rop, Felix Limo and Rutto off the team. The Boston Winner could be an alternative too, running with a 1500m-stride for a full marathon in conditions like that is very impressive.