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Originally Posted by FFR
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.
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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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Originally Posted by Mango
And kudos to Gilbert Junio for doing what he did.
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Gilmore.