- Joined
- Nov 19, 2010
A variation of this happens to skaters all the time, especially when there is only one spot. In 2006, Australia had one spot, which was earned by Jo Carter. However, Australia had the rule of sending the national champion, which was Miriam Manzano. Australia's compromise was not well-liked by Australians--they decided to send Jo Carter, who had been to the Olympics before (13th in Nagano) over Manzano, whose best Worlds finish was 25th.
Even when there are two spots, it can get hairy. In 2006, Andrea Vaturi and his partner were the 2nd-ranked Italian dance team, until their coaches, Fusar-Poli/Margaglio decided to come back.
Such complicatins and controversies couldn't possibly happen in the US? Could it? :think:
Seeing many federations, including strong ones with real contenders, help send their skaters to be trained overseas, they wouldn't discriminate against foreign trained skaters in case of hard decisions, would they? :think: