Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric

● The remaining 4x100 and 4x200 Freestyle team selections will be identified based on performances in the finals ofthe relevant events at the Trials, or where applicable, from performances in the relevant events at the EuropeanChampionships.● The 1 st placed British swimmer in each 100m event final at the Trials will be selected for medley team eventsprovided that the combined individual performances achieve the Top 8 World Ranking qualifying standard, as at 31December 2003, set out below in Schedule 3.● Where a swimmer attends the European Championships as a result of illness or injury the relevant medley relayteam will be confirmed following the conclusion of these Championships.● Up to three additional swimmers may be selected for any relay team based on their performances in the heats,semi-finals or finals at the Trials, or where applicable, performances at the European Championships, subject to thefollowing:1. The combined time of the relay team selected as above equals or betters the Top 4 World Ranking qualifyingstandard, as at 31 December 2003, set out in Schedule 3.2. The ranking of the team does not change by more than one place.6. Up to two additional swimmers may be selected for any relay team based on their performances in the heats,semi-finals or finals at the Trials or where applicable, performances at the European Championships, subject tothe following:● The combined time of the relay team selected as above is slower than the Top 4 World Ranking qualifying standardbut equals or betters the Top 6 World Ranking qualifying standard as at 31 December 2003, set out in Schedule 3.● The ranking of the team does not change by more than one place7. One additional swimmer may be selected for any relay team based on their performances in the heats, semi-finals orfinals at the Trials or where applicable, performances at the European Championships, subject to the following:● The combined time of the relay team selected as above is slower than the Top 6 World Ranking qualifying standardbut equals or betters the Top 8 World Ranking qualifying standard as at 31 December 2003, set out in Schedule 3.● The ranking of the team does not change by more than one place.8. If, due to illness or injury, a swimmer is unable to compete at the Trials, an opportunity to compete at the EuropeanChampionships will be offered, in order to gain an Olympic qualifying standard and possible selection to the OlympicTeam. Attendance at the European Championships will be considered only if:● The swimmer concerned had achieved a time published in the World Long Course Rankings, as at 31 December2003, that contributes to a relay team world ranking of Top 6 or better.● The swimmer entered the relevant event at the Trials.● Official confirmation of the illness/injury by an independent medical advisor, as selected by British Swimming TeamMedical Staff, which should be submitted to the British Swimming Office at the time of diagnosis and prior to thestart of the relevant event at the Trials.9. The BOA will not accept as qualification for the 2004 Olympic Games, a reallocated unused relay place.10. The BOA will consider eligible for selection individual athletes who have been nominated under the ASFGBSelection Policy for Athens (copy to be provided to the BOA) after achieving the agreed standard by the agreed qualificationdeadline of not later than 26 May 2004.58