There is actually a related system in place at the Olympics which few people talk about. Only 3 people of each country are allowed to compete in a given event.

There is actually a related system in place at the Olympics which few people talk about. Only 3 people of each country are allowed to compete in a given event. This has led to many athletes in the top 10 worldwide to not be able to participate because they are from a dominating country. For example Kenyans in 3000 steeple.