Olivia Markezich 4:22.31 DMR Split

FastMcCabe wrote:
In case anyone here missed the recent citiusmag interview w/ Markezich...host Chavez suggests that his guest could win the US Olympic Trials outright. Given her trajectory and reliable ability to peak in championship races, I don't disagree.
Link:citiusmag.com/podcast/citius-mag-podca...

I think Frerichs will win trials. She is still at the end of her prime years and on social media seems extraordinarily confident about her health and building fitness. Last year was a wash but it wasn't a devastating injury that meant she'd never resemble prior form.

No doubt Markezich is a huge improving talent. The tipoff on her was when she regrouped and passed Tuohy last year in the distance relay. That type of ability will show again.

Then in early December astro got scared when Markezich ran a big time in Boston. He jumped into the thread unprovoked and for no reason other than to denounce Markezich based on track conditions. It was a sign of desperation and further evidence that Markezich is not merely an improving collegian.

The only caution is that she is already 23 and turns 24 at Paris time. At international level there are already elite steeplechasers several years younger.

Awsi Dooger wrote:
I think Frerichs will win trials. She is still at the end of her prime years and on social media seems extraordinarily confident about her health and building fitness. Last year was a wash but it wasn't a devastating injury that meant she'd never resemble prior form.
No doubt Markezich is a huge improving talent. The tipoff on her was when she regrouped and passed Tuohy last year in the distance relay. That type of ability will show again.
Then in early December astro got scared when Markezich ran a big time in Boston. He jumped into the thread unprovoked and for no reason other than to denounce Markezich based on track conditions. It was a sign of desperation and further evidence that Markezich is not merely an improving collegian.
The only caution is that she is already 23 and turns 24 at Paris time. At international level there are already elite steeplechasers several years younger.

W 3000SC is on the May 25 Pre Classic programme. so we should have a clearer picture of the US field that evening, assuming all prime contenders race (sans Markezich, who will compete in the NCAA East Prelims the same day). For now, I expect multiple women will roll into the trials in 9:0X shape.

First things first, though. Markezich has to be the early favourite to capture the NCAA steeple title, but potential obstacles remain. Karinauskaite levelled up during XC and could re-emerge stronger and quicker this year. Lemngole's primary event for the Outdoor season is unknown. McCabe may yet pull it together.

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