Looks like fans at this year’s Prefontaine Classic will be witness to another Olympic Trials. Athletics Kenya will host their 10,000m Olympic trials at June’s Diamond League event in Eugene. We are still awaiting confirmation about the 5,000m event.
So its decided that the 5.000m and 10.000m trials for #Kenyan Olympic team will be held in #Eugene early June; Men and women. @London2012
— Michel Boeting (@one4onesports) February 17, 2012
Kenya’s olympic trials for 5000m and 10,000m will be held at the Eugene meeting in June #IAAF
— Ian Chaney (@chasechaney) February 17, 2012
Eugene is set to host the 2012 US Olympic Track & Field Trials from June 22-July 1.
Why have the Kenyan Trials in Eugene?
1. Lack of altitude-Hosting their distance trials at a sea level location makes sense.
2. Timing-The early June date of the Prefontaine Classic weekend gives them plenty of time to make the final selections. Generally, top 2 in the Kenyan trials are assured of a spot and the third is decided by their federation.
3. Weather Conditions- With it’s timing and climate, Eugene may be the best environment to simulate the conditions the Kenyan team will face in London.
4. The Swoosh- Nike has long been the sponsor of Athletic Kenya and we all know that money talks.
The Big Winner: Sally Kipyego- No long flight back to Kenya for the world champion silver medalist as she takes her shot at the Olympics. Plus, she gets to race on her home track, Hawyward Field.
Biggest Potential Loser: Lawi Lalang
@wmcraven @spikeduppsyched @trackfocus not if he goes pro first
— Chris Nickinson (@chrisnickinson) February 17, 2012
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