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Why didn't Edward Cheserek run in Southern California? Oregon track & field rundown

The No. 1-ranked University of Oregon women continued to roll with a string of superlative performances over the weekend at the Mt. SAC Relays, but the Ducks packed a big question with their luggage for the return to Eugene.

What is up with Edward Cheserek?

The 17-time NCAA champion scratched out of the men's 1,500 meters Friday at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific, where he had been expected to be part of a world-class field including NCAA indoor mile champion Josh Kerr and Bowerman Track Club runners Ryan Hill, Mohammed Ahmed and Dan Huling.

The official reason: "coach's decision.