where's Seyni? (split)

[18.99s]

But then I go and rewatch that Lausanne 400 and remind myself Naser and Seyni are very real threats. I still think it will be SMU> Naser > Seyni...

I'm calling the Doha final as SMU > Naser > Jackson.

I think we've already seen the last of Seyni in the 400m at the professional and international level.

- No 400m since the 49.19 almost 2 months ago, except one inside Niger
- Skipped the Diamond League 400m final
- Ran the 100m and 200m in the African games, even though the 400m would have been an easy gold medal and Niger's only good chance of any color medal in T&F at this year's games, and the schedule allowed for a 200m/400m double with the 400m final being a day before the 200m heats
- No indication of being in any upcoming meets on the pro circuit

[etuoyo]

Why would an absolute novice that is one of the fastest of all time never run the event again? That would be very odd.

[18.99s]

Whatever the reason is, it may be the case that the athlete had no fault or choice in the matter, and if those who know the reason handle the situation properly, we will not officially find out the reason unless the athlete chooses to personally announce it.

[Atticus]

Whatever the reason is, it may be the case that the athlete had no fault or choice in the matter, and if those who know the reason handle the situation properly, we will not officially find out the reason unless the athlete chooses to personally announce it.

Indeed, reading between the lines, she may simply disappear.

[Atanvarno]

Indeed, reading between the lines, she may simply disappear.

Or do what she already does - run the 100 and 200

[Atticus]

Or do what she already does - run the 100 and 200

Oh, good point.

[Wiederganger]

Alternative hypothesis: she used the African Champs as much needed speedwork prior to Doha. I guess we'll soon find out.

[gh]

Alternative hypothesis: she used the African Champs as much needed speedwork prior to Doha. I guess we'll soon find out.

that's my guess

[Powell]

that's my guess

It is strange, though, that she'd willingly miss the chance to win $50k in Zurich.

[Guest]

It is strange, though, that she'd willingly miss the chance to win $50k in Zurich.

Much needed speedwork? That's bordering on desperation.

[Powell]

where's Seyni? (split)

Much needed speedwork? That's bordering on desperation.

I'm not buying the speedwork explanation myself. But we'll see in Doha, I guess. If it turns out she's missing, that will make the race for bronze wide open.

[gh]

It is strange, though, that she'd willingly miss the chance to win $50k in Zurich.

a rookie federation making uninformed decisions?

[Guest]

a rookie federation making uninformed decisions?

Many unlikely things are possible. Probable is something else.

[Powell]

a rookie federation making uninformed decisions?

Her federation would have nothing to do with her entry for Zurich.

[18.99s]

Her federation would have nothing to do with her entry for Zurich.

Theoretically, the federation could have required competing in the African champs (which would make Zurich impossible) as a condition of being on Niger's team for Doha, and also entered Seyni in the 100/200 at the African champs instead of 200/400 or 400 alone.

But I lean towards them being more sensible than that. If there is a sensitive situation which they know about, they're doing the right thing so far by not letting the whole world know.