Jake Robertson was the only New Zealand starter in the heats of the Men's 5000m today and after falling at about 2000m and finishing in 12th place in the second heat he was not expecting to be lining up in the final on Sunday.
The New Zealand Team manager filed a protest which has seen him added to the final.
NOTE: REFEREE DECISION, 5000m Men, Round 1, Heat 2
An incident occurred in the 5000m Men, Round 1, Heat 2, where New Zealand athlete Jake Robertson (bib n. 809), with 7 laps to go, was subject to jostling by other athletes and fell, but continued and closed the race in 12th place.
A Protest was filed by the New Zealand Team. Referee, after examining the video, decided to advance Jake Robertson to the final as an additional athlete. No athlete was disqualified.IAAF 5000m Heats Summary
5000m Final Startlist:
Jake Robertson
Mohamed Farah
Alistair Ian Cragg
Daniele Meucci
Imane Merga
Bernard Lagat
Galen Rupp
Abera Kuma
Bilisuma Shugi
Isiah Kiplangat Koech
Dejen Gebremeskel
Eliud Kipchoge
Jesús España
Thomas Pkemei Longosiwa
Hussain Jamaan Alhamdah
Amanuel Mesel

Will be nice and quick.
Get on it for a big PB