People! can we please stop blaming Felix and Tarmoh for the circumstances that were beyond their control. Sure, the subsequent decision on how to handle the problem are theirs, but the original problem is not. The USATF is the target for the complete bumbling of this matter!
Fact:
The original posted time (declaring Tarmoh as 3rd) was not an official time and was protested by a 20 year professional timing reader (Jennings)and overruled by a referee.
Fact:
The final results are that Felix and Tarmoh TIED (DEAD HEAT) for 3rd.
Fact:
It doesn't appear that NIKE is involved in some conspiracy.
Fact:
both Felix and Tarmoh attended the trials to race the 100 and hope for a chance to represent the USA. Neither sprinter OWES or is OBLIGATED to be give the other teamate their spot regardless of how well they fared in other events.
Fact:
the decision by USATF on how to handle this matter resulted in a run-off. Both Athletes decided and we have a conclusion.
All of the Venom (from some absurdley dense "fans") being spewed on this board is incredible and shows a significant lack of reasonaing ability and questionable intellect.