Are we about to see the guard change in U.S. women's mid-distance running?
Writing for Citius Mag, Kevin Liao suggests Shelby Houlihan vs. Jenny Simpson in the women's 1,500 meters is the transcendent showdown at this year's USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships.
Houlihan, who has a terrific kick, won this year's Prefontaine Classic over a field that included Simpson
It should be noted Simpson sacrificed herself in that race to make sure the pace stayed honest. And it should be further noted the race was early enough in the professional season that too much should not be read into it.