Um, no. If Kerrigan hadn't been attacked by the Gang That Couldn't Club Straight, she would've won nationals and Kwan wouldn't have even made it onto the podium at nationals. And, contrary to popular belief, in skating the only one who earns a spot for the olympics is the US national champion. The rest are selected by committee.
I understand that. I was responding to someone who thought it was unfair that Kwan petitioned for this team to show that it was not unprecedented.