We looked at basically the Olympic selection criteria we're dealing with … and we had a healthy discussion. … We felt she had a better chance to medal.

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There aren't numbers I can compare there, just relationships. The committee felt Michelle probably had a better chance of winning a medal. The mission of the international committee is to win medals.

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Emily is a wonderful athlete, she competed well. Michelle competed well at worlds last year. There aren't numbers I can compare there, there are relationships.

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We felt she had a better chance.

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We were glad to see that.

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We felt that Michelle probably would have a better chance for a medal at the Olympics.

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The committee felt Michelle will probably have a better chance for a medal at the Olympics.

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The nominees for the Olympic team are Emily Hughes ...

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Emily is a wonderful athlete. She competed well here. She also competed well at junior worlds. Michelle competed well at worlds last year (finishing fourth), The committee felt that Michelle probably would have a better chance for a medal.

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