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Something about the U23 world team selection process. I remember Willie and Basch talking about it. Something about the champion from the U23 nationals doesn’t get to go and the coaches get to pick. I’m assuming Manning wants McDaniel to represent since he won nationals. Below is selection criteria.

1. The highest ranked, age eligible, athlete from 2026 Senior Men’s Freestyle National Team (top 3) Final X winner, Final X runner-up and 3rd overall senior athlete via the 2026 Senior Men’s Freestyle World Team Trials.

2. Fourth (4th) ranked, age eligible, athlete from the 2026 Men’s Freestyle World Team selection.

3. National team coaches will make a recommendation to the Men’s Freestyle Sport Committee for final approval.
 
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Something about the U23 world team selection process. I remember Willie and Basch talking about it. Something about the champion from the U23 nationals doesn’t get to go and the coaches get to pick. I’m assuming Manning wants McDaniel to represent since he won nationals. Below is selection criteria.

1. The highest ranked, age eligible, athlete from 2026 Senior Men’s Freestyle National Team (top 3) Final X winner, Final X runner-up and 3rd overall senior athlete via the 2026 Senior Men’s Freestyle World Team Trials.

2. Fourth (4th) ranked, age eligible, athlete from the 2026 Men’s Freestyle World Team selection.

3. National team coaches will make a recommendation to the Men’s Freestyle Sport Committee for final approval.
Does this mean Merrill has a good shot at making the team I assume