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Looking at the presumptive roster threads MissIzzy put together, I was curious about the thought process that goes behind selecting an Olympic Team. Someone mentioned that the season before the Olympics, you want to chose someone consistent over someone who's sometimes brilliant, sometimes not (I think the poster was referring to Ponsero, but don't quote me). But what goes into choosing an Olympic Team? Or more specifically, for countries with multiple slots: after you get your medal contenders onto your list, what do you aim for next?
The discussion surrounding the French men inspired this question. Most people recognize Joubert as France's number one man and his Olympic slot is (barring injury) locked. But who goes next: Amodio, Preaubert or Ponsero? I know people are badgering Ponsero about his consistency, but is Amodio that much better (winning the J. Grand Prix final then ending up out of the top ten at junior worlds?). But Amodio is the future, so wouldn't going to the Olympics pressure-free (relatively speaking) be a good thing for his future (which FFS would have a vested interest in, of course).
The discussion surrounding the French men inspired this question. Most people recognize Joubert as France's number one man and his Olympic slot is (barring injury) locked. But who goes next: Amodio, Preaubert or Ponsero? I know people are badgering Ponsero about his consistency, but is Amodio that much better (winning the J. Grand Prix final then ending up out of the top ten at junior worlds?). But Amodio is the future, so wouldn't going to the Olympics pressure-free (relatively speaking) be a good thing for his future (which FFS would have a vested interest in, of course).