When you read the qualification criteria, it's very clear. There's really no room for error. (I) should be the winner.

I am certainly disappointed. It just boils down to a disagreement with the application of the criteria. I wanted a fair hearing on the matter and it was the process recommended by the USOC. I think I had a fair hearing and I respect the arbitrator's decision.

I'm disappointed. I disagreed with their application of the selection criteria. I wanted a hearing on the matter, which is what the USOC recommended. I received a fair hearing and I respect the arbitrators' decision.

The TWU is the clear winner here. There really is no other way to spin it.

There is no qualification or accrual of this right,

Everything had to be done perfectly. There is no room for any error at all. Otherwise, it's not going to happen.