World Athletics Sets 2028 Olympic Qualifying Standards for Thai Athletes
World Athletics has published the 2028 Olympic qualifying standards, with Thai sprinter Phuripol Boonchuay already meeting the 100-meter entry time of 9.93 seconds. Marathoner Keerin Tantiwetch remains short of the automatic 2:05:00 standard but could still qualify through Platinum Label race placings or a universality spot if he breaks 2:11:00.
World Athletics has announced the qualifying times for athletes aiming to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games. For the men's 100 meters, the qualification window runs from June 19, 2027 to June 18, 2028, with an entry standard of 9.93 seconds. Thailand's "Thepbew" Phuripol Boonchuay, who holds a personal best of 9.90 seconds set at the 2026 Asian Games, currently meets the standard but must maintain his performance level to secure qualification. In the marathon, the qualification period spans November 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028, with an automatic entry standard of 2:05:00. Thai-American runner Keerin Tantiwetch recorded 2:08:01 at the 2026 Chicago Marathon and still needs to lower his time. Additional quota spots are available for top-five finishers at the eight World Athletics Platinum Label marathons. National Olympic Committees may also allocate universality places to male athletes who have run under 2:11:00, with selection based on the best times among eligible nations.
