I watched the PAC-12 championships on the PAC-12 channel the other day and saw Shelby Houlihan defend her titles in the 1500 and 5000. She gave spirited performances and dominated the field in both events. The announcers commented that she has the potential to make the US team in 5000 for Rio next year. She has good range from the 800 to the 5000 but the US field is stoked at the 800 and 1500. Could she make the Rio US team in the 5000 or will she need more development? Who would be her primary competition outside of Molly Huddle, who is probably the strongest US 5000 meter contender. Of course Shelby wouldn't have to beat Molly to make the team.