EUGENE, Ore. -- Adam Goucher will get another chance to qualify for the Olympics.

The former University of Colorado star won an appeal to enter the 10,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials and will run in Friday's event despite not having a qualifying time.

Goucher dropped out near the end of Monday's 5,000-meter final because he knew his time wouldn't qualify him for the Olympics at the pace he was running. He said after that race he was saving energy for the 10K.

There was no guarantee he would be able to run in the 10K, but USA Track and Field -- the sport's governing body -- granted Goucher an entry into the race.

"He is a five-time USA champion on the track and in cross country, who was a finalist in the 5,000m at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships," USATF said in a statement today. "It is not unusual for past national champions who lack qualifying standards to be granted entry into national championship events, and Mr. Goucher's case is no exception."

The 10K final is set for 10:20 p.m. Friday and includes Boulder's Jorge Torres, Edwardo Torres and James Carney, while former Buff and Boulder resident Dathan Ritzenhein is declared to compete.