The Olympic Trials marathon standard is a great way to track how much women's distance running has improved in the US since the first women's Olympic marathon in 1984 (Joan Benoit!). In 1984 there was only one standard: the A standard, at 2:51:16, which 267 US women ran. This chart is a great guide of each Olympic year since then.
USATF sets the standard each cycle to account for the increase in depth of women's marathon running. During this current cycle, the standards are the toughest they have ever been. The following guidelines are from USATF:
GUIDELINES
- Athletes must meet the "B" standard in order to enter the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon event.
- The qualifying mark must be made on a USATF certified course, in an event Sanctioned by USA Track & Field or a member federation of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The course must be USATF/IAAF/AIMS certified with an action course certification and have an elevation loss no greater than 3.25 meters/km. All course configurations will be accepted (no minimum separation).
- The qualifying standards must be met from August 1, 2013 until 30 days prior to the designated Olympic Trials race.
- All qualifying performances are subject to verification.
- "Gun" time is the only acceptable method of timing. Chip/net times cannot be used for qualifying. Consideration may be given to "chip/tag" times for competitors with "gun" times extremely close to the above qualifying standards.
- Athletes meeting the "A" standard will be providing funding support.
WINDOW
August 1, 2013 until 30 days prior to the designated Olympic Trials race.TIMES
Event "A""B" Marathon 2:37:00 2:43:00
Half Marathon
1:15:00
With the extreme talent on Oiselle Team, it is no surprise that many women are chasing the US Olympic Trials - Marathon Qualifying Standard this year. They have been crushing PRs throughout summer in gearing up for what wil be an exciting Fall. We'll be following their races throughout the season and will update the list below each time a new qualifying standard is met. Meet the Oiselle "Standard Chasers!"
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NAME |
GOAL RACE |
DATE |
TUNE UP RACE |
GOAL RACE TIME |
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Twin Cities Marathon - 2:34.08** |
10/5/14 |
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Monumental Half - 1:13:49* |
TBD |
Philly Rock 'N' Roll Half - 1:16.30 |
Sub 1:13 |
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New York City Marathon - 2:37:03* |
11/2/14 |
Philly Rock 'N' Roll Half - 1:11.40* |
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Big Sur Half Marathon - 1:21:47 |
11/16/14 |
Barber to Boise 10K - 35:10 |
Sub 1:15 |
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Chicago Marathon - 2:39:16* |
10/12/14 |
Ventura Half Marathon - 1:15:57 |
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Chicago Marathon - 2:42:22* |
10/12/14 |
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Chicago Marathon - 2:55:58 |
10/12/14 |
Philly Half Marathon (11/23) |
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California International Marathon |
12/9/14 |
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California International Marathon |
12/10/14 |
The Great Race 10k - 34:44 |
Full - 2:41 |
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Indianapolis Marathon - 2:57:42 |
11/1/14 |
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Goal: 2:43 | |
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Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon 2:54 |
10/5/14 |
MDRA Victory 5k/10K - 37:04 & 18:52 |
Sub 2:49
A Goal: 2:44 to 2:46 |
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Grandma's Marathon |
6/20/15 |
Chicago Marathon - 2:56:25 | ||
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USA Half Championships |
1/18/15 |
Big Sur Half Marathon |
Half - 1:18 |
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USA Half Championships |
1/18/15 |
USATF XC |
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USA Half Championships |
1/18/15 |
Big Sur Half Marathon - 1:14:30* |
Sub 1:15 |
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USA Half Championships |
1/18/15 |
USA 20K Championships - 1:20.06 |
Sub 1:19 |
**A Standard met.
*B Standard met.
