Thread: [GDT] February 12
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Old 02-12-2014, 09:33 AM   #92
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From what I have read about the sport, he was a legitimate contender. He has had a great season, but then at qualifiers, he fell 50M from the finish line so the Canadian team sent a different skater. (Because apparently in speedskating, one race determines the team). In any case, the skater who was sent instead of Morrison (Junio) stepped down to allow Morrison to skate.
Not always the case. Nationals determined who would make the trip since there is a set number of skaters a team can send but there is always the possibility for adjustments in races afterwards.

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And kudos to Gilbert Junio for doing what he did.
Gilmore.
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