In a message dated 12/4/01 7:27:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>The bad news is that the IAAF may stiffen the "A" and "B" qualifying >standards in keeping with their current direction of reducing the size >of >Olympic fields. If there's one event that can handle increased fields, w/o causing additional rounds, heats etc, it's the marathon. In fact, recent editions of the OG & WC races have had pretty slim starting fields, and with the trend towards DNFing (If I can't place, I think I'll bag it and make some $$$ in a fall marathon) the finish rate is even lower. Why not drop synchro-swimming or rhythmic gymnastics if the IOC is worried about burgeoning athlete's villages? Jim Gerweck Running Times
