Many sprinters, hurdlers, throwers, and a jumper or two are in the hunt for medals as well as both relays.  Webb might be the only middle distance runner, but there are a couple of 800 guys who are competitive, Symmonds and KD.  Beyond 1500 the outlook is bleak.  Until there is a functional change in the approach to training and racing of American distance runners it is doubtful there will be much change in the future.

I would think Lagat has at least a shot at medalling.  He might be getting older but a Silver and Bronze in the olympics, he obviously knows how to race in the big meets.  If he runs the 5k and it's a slow race I wouldn't be surprised if he medals, with his speed he probably can outkick most of the 5k regulars.

And Mottram was only what 5 seconds off the 2 mile world record?  Not that 8:03.50 translates into a sub-12:50 5k but the guy's pretty dang good.

Is Adam Goucher going, or where I can I find a list of people going?

Goucher is a tremendously good and underated runner. Look at his two mile in the Prefontaine classic he placed very well. Also I think Lagat has decent chances. He beat Webb at the Prefontaine Classic in the one mile



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