What was the main reason Kharlan received an automatic Olympic qualification?
Outstanding record
Political statement
Compensation for misjudgement
Public demand
Answer
Kharlan's automatic Olympic qualification stemmed from compensation for a misjudgement during the 2018 World Fencing Championships. At the event, a refereeing error deprived her of a semi-final spot, which would have guaranteed direct Olympic qualification. Consequently, in recognition of the injustice, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) granted her a special Olympic quota.
The Enigmatic Excellence: A Quiz on Olha Kharlan, Ukraine's Fencing Star
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