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Message: [QUOTE="Zinethar, post: 3979655, member: 8436"] In track relays (probably swimming also) it is rare for the "stars" to run in the qualifying sessions as they are involved in so many other events. The championship relay members ar put together just for that race (which often accounts for so many dropped batons!). However it is my understanding that everyone who participated in the Olympics in that event get any medals earned in the finals as it should be. Just like bench players in basketball all get medals, not just the starting 5. I sure hope they keep this team together for the Olympics even if they were to add additional members who could substitute. [/QUOTE]