One of their competitors,Selina Soule, says the issue is about fairness on the track with wider implications. The Glastonbury tall School junior finished eighth in the 55, and missing out on qualifying for the unusual England regionals by two spots.
Soule believes that had Miller and Yearwood not run,she would be on her way to race in Boston in front of more college coaches.
We all know the outcome of the race before it even starts; it's demoralizing, she said. I fully support and am jubilant (extremely joyful) for these athletes for being true to themselves. They should contain the lawful to express themselves in...
Source: realcleareducation.com