London 2012 Olympics: Team GB athletes hoping for last-minute reprieve at appeal On Thursday he posted on Twitter: "Officially appealed against my Olympic omission. Waiting to hear back tomorrow or Saturday on the panels decision. Kilty has also announced his intention to appeal having hoped to be selected in the 200m, while Athens gold medallist Devonish has been dropped from the 4x100m relay squad. The women's 800m has proven to be a big talking point. Jenny Meadows has announced she will not fight her omission, although fellow hopefuls Simpson, Okoro and Jackson have confirmed their appeals. All four athletes were left out of the squad despite possessing the 'A' standard, as the sole spot was handed to UK trials winner Lynsey Sharp who has only clocked the 'B' standard time. "I think there is grounds for all four girls that haven't been picked for the team to appeal," said Simpson. I've sent my letter and I hope everyone else does too. Four athletes have been sacrificed for one. One showed current form and the selection process is so extensive you could have picked any one of the four, I don't know how they came to their decision - I think it's the wrong decision. Lynsey deserves a place. In a home Games when there's an option for three places you have to fill the spots, [so the team has] three chances to get to the final. The British public like to see a full team out there - it is in the spirit of the Games. Any appeal had to be lodged within 24 hours of the team announcement and then heard within 48 hours. The appeals panel consists of UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner, president Lynn Davies and an independent barrister. It would appear that all the appeals would seem likely to fail given that they can only be based on whether facts have been overlooked or the selection panel has not adhered to its published policy.