Originally Posted by
Edward_Sloley:
“To the best of my knowledge, the following 13 Brits are guaranteed a ticket to Portland (qualifying performance included):
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Others spots that can be filled where athletes are interested in selection:-
Men
1500 = Chris O'Hare has the standard and could go if he chooses. Think selectors would pick him if he decides to go
3000 = Tom Farrell. As he ran trials I assume he's interested and will probably be selected
60h = Lawrence Clarke. As above
HJ = Robbie Grabarz. As he is coming back into form & was close to 2.31 today an easy decision for the selectors
LJ = Greg Rutherford. This is exactly the calibre of athlete that the discretionary element of selection is designed for
60m = Well this is the one that's going to take up the time in the selection meeting. Personally I'm a big one for going with trials results. As we saw some of the fields this weekend were thin. If we don't reward performances like Andy Robertson's then what incentive is there for athletes to turn up for trials if the selectors just play favourites? There is no guarantee based on the form he has shown so far this season that Kilty would have finished top 2. Sean Safo-Antwi has run well this season but not quite at his best yesterday & you have to wonder if he has designs on performing well in Portland then he should have run better at trials. My pick is Andy Robertson but I have a horrible feeling the selectors will go with Kilty
Women
60m = In contrast to the mens pick, selecting Dina is a complete no brainer
800m = If Lynsey wants to go then I'm sure she'll be picked. If not, Jenny Meadows has the qualifier but I'm not sure she is in good enough form and I think she would be better declining selection if offered and get herself ready for outdoors and one last shot at the Olympics. It will be even more difficult to earn selection for Rio
1500m = Alison Leonard. I think she'll be picked along with Hannah
3000m = Josephine Moultrie can be picked but I wonder if they'll pick her. The British selectors have a habit of overlooking people who aren't funded or seen as having potential so I wouldn't be surprised to see her name missing
60h = Serita Solomon should be picked as she finished in a comfortable 2nd at the trials. Lucy Hatton does have a quicker SB and beat Serita at the Euro Indoors last year. As I have previously mentioned though I prefer going on the trials result. Cindy Ofili has run under 8 seconds this year and could be picked but having concentrated on her Collegiate races and not contested trials this would be hugely contentious
HJ = Although Lake won, Isobel Pooley has the standard which Morgan doesn't. I would select her and give her more champs experience
LJ = Shara Proctor. As the World silver medalist she will surely be picked.
4x4 Teams can also be selected but with the top guys all opting out and only 1 other individual qualified in Levine I really think it's unlikely. The selection document says they will only pick teams if they have medal potential and with the top tier not there you really can't say that
Pentathlon = It is possible that Morgan Lake could get an invite. As things stand she is ranked 7th in the Pentathlon standings. The top 5 are picked and already Nafi Thiam who is above her has decided not to go so in these cases they just work their way down the list. Depending on who else from this list wants to go or from the top ranked Heptathletes from 2015 list it's possible they may end up inviting her. There is also a wild card pick. 2 Americans have already qualified so it can't get used for a home athlete. Putting my cynical hat on, perhaps Morgan being sponsored by Nike won't do her chances any harm here.