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Differences in US and UK Olympic Marathon Qualifying Systems
This chapter explores the contrasting Olympic marathon qualifying processes in the US and UK, highlighting the objective trial and set qualifying times in the US, compared to the subjective selection and multiple qualifying times in the UK. The hosts also discuss the challenges of proving ongoing fitness in the UK system and the larger field of fast runners in the US.