Agreed. Wasn't the main color for Nike black last year though? Or am I thinking of something different than you.
El Keniano wrote:
Would it kill Nike to use a variety of dyes for their singlets? Last year it was purple. This year, this one. All but two of the 800m finalists were wearing that exact same colour.
I think it's confirmed that is what's happening. Saruni is reserve.
Jonathan Gault wrote:
They're only allowed 4. Either Rudisha or Cheruiyot can use the bye, but not both.
My guess is they'll take Rudisha, Cheruiyot plus top two from trials, but I'm not 100% certain on that.
There is a wild card for the WC champion.
Jonathan Gault wrote:
They're only allowed 4. Either Rudisha or Cheruiyot can use the bye, but not both.
countries are limited to 4 entrants even if thry have 2 wildcards. It is up to the federation to choose who to nominate.
multicheater wrote:
There is a wild card for the WC champion.
There is a wild card for the DL champion.
Why shouldn't they both get in, plus the next three?. In principle it is illogical not to.
Makes no sense. Who has they bye? IMO, its Rudisha and Ferugson R. Its not "Kenya" I think they would/should be obligated to send those 2 no matter what. With that established, it seems unfair to limit them to 4. What they are doing is robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Mr. Obvious wrote:multicheater wrote:countries are limited to 4 entrants even if thry have 2 wildcards. It is up to the federation to choose who to nominate.
There is a wild card for the WC champion.
There is a wild card for the DL champion.
Why shouldn't they both get in, plus the next three?. In principle it is illogical not to.
From the Iaaf perspective, Rudisha and Ferguson have automatic qualification according to their(Iaaf) rules. However the final decision is left to the federation who may replace any or both if they deem them out of shape or if any is injured. If both are replaced, of course Kenya will have to send only 3 athletes which would be the top three at the trials. But that is not going to happen as Rudisha is always ready by the time of the championships and delivers. Ferguson will be lucky to finish in the top 5 and therefore should have been replaced by Saruni, the third place finisher at the trials. Rudisha is however rooting for Ferguson's inclusion for the reason that Ferguson is a "teamplayer". Remember he blocked lane two in Beijing 2 years ago, allowing Rudisha to go for the win. If Ferguson failed to go, Rudisha will be running with strangers with all want to win just like Alfred Kipketer.
rule policy questioner wrote:Mr. Obvious wrote:Makes no sense. Who has they bye? IMO, its Rudisha and Ferugson R. Its not "Kenya" I think they would/should be obligated to send those 2 no matter what. With that established, it seems unfair to limit them to 4. What they are doing is robbing Peter to pay Paul.multicheater wrote:countries are limited to 4 entrants even if thry have 2 wildcards. It is up to the federation to choose who to nominate.
There is a wild card for the WC champion.
There is a wild card for the DL champion.
Why shouldn't they both get in, plus the next three?. In principle it is illogical not to.
Meaning he can still make the team if he runs better times than Rotich. I'd sign him up for a few meets if I were Ereng.
Oregonering wrote:Jonathan Gault wrote:I think it's confirmed that is what's happening. Saruni is reserve.
They're only allowed 4. Either Rudisha or Cheruiyot can use the bye, but not both.
My guess is they'll take Rudisha, Cheruiyot plus top two from trials, but I'm not 100% certain on that.
Letsrun.com wrote:
We've been saying all spring that Korir is one the biggest talents in the history of the 800. This proves it. The two UTEP guys go 1-3 at the Kenyan Trials.