If a kid is born somewhere in the middle and wishes to compete at a HS level or below, a special assessment could be made in this extremely rare case.
Not what we are talking about here.
I just disagree.
Whether the girls in the track article you posted are doing their best- finish in first, second or third it really has no effect on their life. It will have no impact on the college coaches who come to watch and look at times. Ostracizing youths and teens because they don't fit into your narrow definition of what a person is... does however seem like it could have a lasting effect on a kids life.
So again, my position of get rid of the crazy parents and lets the kids play. It's better for everyone that way...