Eligibility Requirements

In addition to correctly entering the meet and having equaled or bettered the qualifying standard during the stated qualifying periods, the following criteria must be met:

• Only citizens of the United States who are eligible to represent the United States in an Olympic competition under United States Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee rules are eligible to compete in the Olympic Trials. Athletes who have citizenship questions should contact Jill Pilgrim, USATF's general counsel.
• Athletes may enter even if they have not yet met the qualifying standard. However, athletes will not be permitted to compete unless they have:
1. A 2004 USATF membership
2. Completed the entry process
3. Met the entry standard by January 8, 2004
4. Completed the declaration process
5. An updated athlete location form on file with USADA prior to competition if they are in the Out-Of-Competition (OOC) Drug-Testing Pool
• All athletes must be 2004 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association Office, or by calling the USATF National Office at 317-261-0478 x345.