* He was the tribute boy from District 12 in the 74th Hunger Games: This was his first time competing in the Games.
* He was the victor of the 74th Hunger Games: This meant he was eligible to participate in the Quarter Quell, which was the 75th Hunger Games, a special edition that involved previous victors.
He did not choose to participate in the Quarter Quell, but he was chosen to be one of the tributes from District 12.