So the US isn't bringing any men to Yokohama instead holding off til Auckland. Still some of the big stars are racing in Gomez, the Polyanskys, Vidal, Murray, Hauss and Riederer (and I'm sure I missed a couple). This should be a good throwdown if not a grand final preview. I'll be curious to see if Gomez runs away with this and if Richard Murray doesn't try to do the same (literally, given his run speed).

The US women have some big guns toeing the start line, with Groffy and Gwen. Norden, Riveros-Diaz, Moffy, Densham, Hewitt, Haug...lots of firepower though a few medal contenders from London look to have opted out. Perhaps they're saving their mojo for the grand final in Auckland? Have to think Moffy, Riveros-Diaz and Hewitt are all super motivated after disappointments in London, and hoping Gwen can lay down a solid race before the grand final. Groffy just won in Beijing and seems to still be on good form. Oh and special mention for Gentle, a fan favorite :)

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