Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification
For the athletics competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the following qualification systems were in place. Qualification ended on 11 July 2016.
Russian disqualification
Because of the suspension of the Russian Athletics Federation by the IAAF, due to widespread doping violations, Russia currently will not qualify as a team for these Olympics or other international competitions, and unless this suspension is lifted in time, Russia will be unable to send an athletics delegation to these Games.[1] While Russia will continue to seek further appeals, the IAAF confirmed its decision on 18 June 2016 after a report by a five-member task force which reported that Russia had failed to fully address its "deep-seeded [sic] culture" of doping.[2] The IAAF did provide for the possibility of accepting individual Russian athletes who have been sufficiently tested outside of the Russian system. One athlete suggested was Yuliya Stepanova for her efforts to expose the scandal.
The systematic doping that has been ongoing in Russia, it's difficult to pick the clean athletes. As you know, one or two or 100 negative tests does not mean an athlete is clean. History has not shown that is the case.
— Rune Anderson, IAAF Task Force Chairman[2]
The IAAF then stated on 24 June, that athletes from Russia seeking "exceptional eligibility for International Competition under Competition Rule 22.1A" will be considered and have the permission to compete, "not for Russia but as a neutral athlete", following guidelines. These athletes have to clearly and convincingly show that they are not co involved in the Russian system (outside the country and subject to other systems). On 1 July 2016, Yuliya Stepanova became the first neutral athlete to be qualified under these rules. Darya Klishina, who lives in the United States, has also been given permission. They will compete as Independent Olympic Athletes. The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirms that verdict and rejects the appeal of 68 Russian athletes, on 21 July 2016. Whistleblower Stepanova was eventually barred from competing by the IOC, and she was called a traitor and received death threats back at home in Russia.
Qualifying standards
Different from the previous Olympics, a National Olympic Committee (NOC) may enter up to 3 qualified athletes in each individual event if all athletes meet the entry standard during the qualifying period. An NOC may also enter a maximum of 1 qualified relay team per event. NOCs may enter athletes regardless of time (1 athlete per sex) if they have no athletes meeting the entry standard. This makes it possible for every nation to have a minimum of two representatives in the sport.[3][4] The qualifying time standards may be obtained in various meets during the given period that have the approval of the IAAF. All approved outdoor meets and indoor meets with the exception of 100 m, 200 m and 110/100 m hurdles races are eligible. The qualifying period for the 10,000 m, marathon, walks, and combined events was from 1 January 2015 to 11 July 2016 and for the remaining events, from 1 May 2015 to 11 July 2016.[4] For the relays, a maximum of sixteen qualified NOCs shall be entitled to each event. The top eight teams in each event at the 2015 IAAF World Relays (held in Nassau, Bahamas on 2–3 May 2015) guaranteed a spot on their respective NOCs for the Olympics. The remaining half in each event are selected according to IAAF World Ranking List as of 12 July 2016 based on the aggregate of the 2 fastest times achieved by NOCs during the given period.[5] In addition to the qualifying standards below, marathon runners finishing in the top 20 of the 2015 IAAF World Championships or in the top 10 of any IAAF Gold Label marathon within the qualification period are also treated as having earned the A standard.[4] The NOCs are still allowed to select athletes using their own rules, on the condition that all of them have made the qualifying time. For example, the United States selects athletes based on the result of the 2016 United States Olympic Trials event, but has a policy of entering every athlete so qualified. Sweden only enters athletes good enough to reach at least the eighth position, based on an assessment by the Swedish NOC. The IAAF Qualifying Standards are as follows:[3][4]
| Men's events | Women's events | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Entry mark | Event | Entry mark |
| 100 m | 10.16 | 100 m | 11.32 |
| 200 m | 20.50 | 200 m | 23.20 |
| 400 m | 45.40 | 400 m | 52.20 |
| 800 m | 1:46.00 | 800 m | 2:01.50 |
| 1500 m | 3:36.20 | 1500 m | 4:07.00 |
| 5000 m | 13:25.00 | 5000 m | 15:24.00 |
| 10,000 m | 28:00.00 | 10,000 m | 32:15.00 |
| 110 m hurdles | 13.47 | 100 m hurdles | 13.00 |
| 400 m hurdles | 49.40 | 400 m hurdles | 56.20 |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 8:30.00 | 3000 m steeplechase | 9:45.00 |
| Marathon | 2:19:00 | Marathon | 2:45:00 |
| 20 km walk | 1:24:00 | 20 km walk | 1:36:00 |
| 50 km walk | 4:06:00 | — | — |
| Long jump | 8.15 | Long jump | 6.70 |
| Triple jump | 16.85 | Triple jump | 14.15 |
| High jump | 2.29 | High jump | 1.93 |
| Pole vault | 5.70 | Pole vault | 4.50 |
| Shot put | 20.50 | Shot put | 17.75 |
| Discus throw | 65.00 | Discus throw | 61.00 |
| Hammer throw | 77.00 | Hammer throw | 71.00 |
| Javelin throw | 83.00 | Javelin throw | 62.00 |
| Decathlon | 8100 | Heptathlon | 6200 |
| 4 × 100 m relay | Top 8 at IWR + 8 from top lists |
4 × 100 m relay | Top 8 at IWR + 8 from top lists |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 4 × 400 m relay | ||
Track events
Men's track events
Men's 100 m
Does not include indoor achievements
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As of 10 July 2016
Men's 200 m
Does not include indoor achievements
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As of 19 July 2016
Men's 400 m
As of 26 June 2016
Men's 800 m
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As of 11 July 2016
Men's 1500 m
As of 10 June 2016
Men's 5000 m
As of 10 June 2016
Men's 10,000 m
As of 10 June 2016
Men's 110 m hurdles
Do not include indoor achievements
As of 4 August 2016
Men's 400 m hurdles
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As of 18 June 2016
Men's 3000 m steeplechase
As of 10 June 2016
Women's track events
Women's 100 m
Does not include indoor achievements
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As of 25 June 2016
Women's 200 m
Does not include indoor achievements
As of 26 June 2016
Women's 400 m
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As of 2 July 2016
Women's 800 m
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 1500 m
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 5000 m
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 10,000 m
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As of 10 June 2016
Women's 100 m hurdles
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 400 m hurdles
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 3000 m steeplechase
As of 10 June 2016
Road events
Men's road events
Men's marathon
Qualifying for the Kenyan marathon team is the most competitive. 427 Kenyan men achieved the qualification standard.[15]
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As of 10 June 2016
Men's 20 km walk
As of 10 June 2016
Men's 50 km walk
As of 10 June 2016
Women's road events
Women's marathon
As of 10 June 2016
Women's 20 km walk
As of 10 June 2016
Field events
Men's field events
Men's long jump
As of 6 July 2016
Men's triple jump
As of 11 July 2016
Men's high jump
As of 10 June 2016
Men's pole vault
As of 10 June 2016
Men's shot put
As of 10 June 2016
Men's discus throw
As of 10 June 2016
Men's hammer throw
As of 10 June 2016
Men's javelin throw
As of 10 June 2016
Women's field events
Women's long jump
As of 2 July 2016
Women's triple jump
As of 10 June 2016
Women's high jump
As of 10 June 2016
Women's pole vault
As of 10 June 2016
Women's shot put
As of 10 June 2016
Women's discus throw
As of 10 June 2016
Women's hammer throw
As of 10 June 2016
Women's javelin throw
As of 10 June 2016
Combined events
Men's decathlon
As of 10 June 2016
Women's heptathlon
As of 13 July 2016
Relay events
Men's 4 × 100 m relay
Men's 4 × 400 m relay
Women's 4 × 100 m relay
Women's 4 × 400 m relay
References
- ↑ "Russia 'still cheating' as German broadcaster casts doubt over country's willingness to clean up drug problem". Telegraph. 6 March 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maese, Rick (17 June 2016). "IAAF will not lift the ban on Russian track athletes in time for Rio Games". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "IAAF approves entry standards for Rio 2016 Olympic Games". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Qualification System – Games of the XXXI Olympiad – Athletics". IAAF. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ↑ "IAAF/BTC World Relays: Qualifying Process". IAAF World Relays. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Will not start
- ↑ Not selected in 100 m, only in 200 m.
- ↑ Will not start?[citation needed]
- ↑ Not selected by Botswana Olympic Association.
- ↑ Will not start, only on 200 m.
- ↑ Not selected by the Italian Olympic team on 14 July 2016.[citation needed]
- ↑ Will not start. Injured ?
- ↑ "Anche Bamoussa alle Olimpiadi di Rio". fidal.it.
- ↑ Sport, Pulse Sports Agency International By Omni. "Olympics: Yuliya Stepanova granted permission to race in Rio". pulse.ng.
- ↑ "IAAF: The toughest teams to make for Rio 2016 Olympic Games- News - iaaf.org". iaaf.org.
- ↑ Qualified in the 20 km but selected to replace Schwazer in the 50 km. Italy will not participate in this event.[citation needed]
- ↑ "IAAF: Liu Hong set to lead China's race walkers in Rio- News". iaaf.org.
- ↑ Was not selected.
- ↑ Injured as of 14 July 2016 and not selected by the Olympic team.[citation needed]
- ↑ Injured during Herculis meeting and will not participate.[citation needed]
- ↑ "IAAF: Dzmitry NABOKAU – Profile". iaaf.org.
- ↑ Suspended by his NOC for meldonium doping, June 2016
- ↑ "Olympic Track & Field". kbs.co.kr.
- ↑ (Did receive the Olympic Standard) "US Olympic Track And Field Trials". Archived from the original on 8 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ↑ "3 U.S. Men's Hammer Throwers Invited To Compete At Rio Olympics". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016.
- ↑ "IAAF: Darya Klishina eligible to compete internationally as an independent neutral athlete- News". iaaf.org.
- ↑ "XXXV TROFÉU BRASIL CAIXA DE ATLETISMO". www.cbat.org.br.
- ↑ "Nigeria's 4X400 Women Relay Team Disqualified From Rio Olympics". Information Nigeria. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
