markfretta wrote:
At the Yokohama race all of us were told that the points earned their would count in earning a spot at San Diego and possibly Sydney. I left that race thinking I was set. Upon returning home I was informed by USAT (I cannot specifically say whom, and must say that perhaps it was word of mouth) that this was not the case and Yokohama would not be counted. Misinformation was given and I can state with 100% certainty that all the pros and all the staff were shocked when the list came out yesterday. I have had either phone or email communication with every single American athlete on the men's start list as well as all the athletes on the wait list (in the top 15) in the last 12 hours and not a one is not baffled. All of the athletes' previous assumptions were based on guidance given by USA Triathlon. Was USAT misinformed by the ITU? Perhaps. It would not be the first time. Still, USAT's assumptions were incorrect and the outcome unanticipated.I will say this: whether it's unclear communications for points in the Olympics, tracking AG'ers rankings and results, officiating, the ever-changing rulebook, and even the difficulty of navigating their website, it's very typical USAT: Unclear, unorganized, and uninspiring. We don't really ask a lot, but we get less. It's unfortunate that they are the national body governing our sport - they're not well run. Bad strategists, with worse execution. If I did my job like they are doing their job, I'd be out.
I'm sorry that some of their finest work has put your dream and others' in jeopardy. I hope that it works out.
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Rick in the D: Apr 11, 12 14:03