Originally posted by knelson
I think Gary is off base about Michelle Kwan. For one thing, placement at Nationals is NOT the deciding factor in selecting the figure skating team. Yes, it's a very strong factor, but it boils down to a committee that selects the team. Swimming and figure skating are so different it's ludicrous to try to relate the two.
The bottom line is Michelle Kwan is a five-time world champion, and was fourth at Worlds in 2005. Her chances of medalling were much higher than Emily Hughes and that's why she got the spot.
Gosh, didn't they say the same thing about Emily's sister?
Originally posted by knelson
I think Gary is off base about Michelle Kwan. For one thing, placement at Nationals is NOT the deciding factor in selecting the figure skating team. Yes, it's a very strong factor, but it boils down to a committee that selects the team. Swimming and figure skating are so different it's ludicrous to try to relate the two.
The bottom line is Michelle Kwan is a five-time world champion, and was fourth at Worlds in 2005. Her chances of medalling were much higher than Emily Hughes and that's why she got the spot.
Gosh, didn't they say the same thing about Emily's sister?
