Middle distance runner Shelby Houlihan will attempt to make the U.S. Olympic team this weekend, even though she's facing a four-year ban from the sport for a failed drug test.
Since she has an active appeal, she will be allowed to race in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, per Eddie Pells and Pat Graham of the Associated Press. She is currently on the start list for Friday's preliminary races in the 1,500- and 5,000-meter events, in which she holds the American records.
"Given there is an active appeal process, USATF will allow any athletes to continue competing until the process is completed," USA Track and Field managing director of communications Susan Hazzard told the AP.