Regarding Huddle (and Sisson) dropping out of the ...
by Rocksteady74 (2020-03-03 23:43:56)

... marathon trials at 21 miles, they are the only two American women who have met the time standards for the 10K. Countries can send up to three athletes for T&F events other than the Marathon only if those athletes have met the standards for the event (I think it is 31:25 for the women's 10K). Thus Molly H and Sisson not only have a good chance to win spots outright, but even if they don't finish in the top three in a tactical race at the trials, they will get a spot because the women ahead of them likely won't have a qualifying time. Thus the wisdom of dropping out of a race that wasn't going to end well for them anyway.