The moment, it seemed, was made for TV. Two women. One track. An Olympic spot on the line. Cue the lonesome whistle and tumbleweed flitting across the screen. Problem is, it's not going to happen anymore. In a puzzling bit of pre-Olympic theater, Jeneba Tarmoh is giving up her last chance to run the…
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This is a pretty incredible (and unfortunate) story. Here’s hoping it inspires the USATF to change their protocol regarding ties for future events.