Paris 2024 Olympics: Updated Qualification Criteria and Schedule Released

Women's Marathon Qualification Standards Tightened

The official competition schedule and live results for the Women's Marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics have been released by World Athletics (WA). Notably, the automatic qualifying time for women has been revised from 229:30 to 226:50.

Qualification Period and Ranked Athletes

The qualification period for the 10,000m, combined events, race walks, and relays runs from July 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024. To qualify, athletes must meet the qualifying standards or be ranked among the top athletes based on their performances during the qualifying period.

Qualifying Times for Men and Women

Men must run a qualifying time of 2:08:10, while women must achieve a time of 2:26:50. Women can also qualify by running a 2:37 marathon or a 1:12 half marathon.

Returning Olympians and Rising Stars

This year's Women's Marathon field includes a blend of seasoned Olympians and promising newcomers who have already secured their qualification through trials. The top three women finishers will automatically qualify for Team USA, provided they have met the time standard of 2:29:30 or faster.