Jessica Smith’s Olympic status has been decided after filing roster appeal

Athletics Canada has informed Canadian Running that 800m runner Jessica Smith’s appeal to be added to the Olympic roster has been denied (photo: TaFphoto).

Jessica Smith officially listed on Canada’s Olympic roster after filing appeal

Canadian 800m runner Jessica Smith is currently listed on Canada’s Olympic roster heading to Rio after she filed an appeal.

At least two runners fighting decision that left them off Olympic track team

2012 Olympian Jessica Smith and 5,000m runner Rachel Cliff have appealed their snubs by Athletics Canada. Both made the Olympic standard and would not be taking a spot from another athlete.