Figure Skating

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

So, if I'm not mistaken, Katerina Witt is the only one to win gold at 2 consecutive olympics?

I think so, in 1984 and 1988.

Romy

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Serrart

Ooops .
I've been an idiot, I didn't think about that, I'm going to add a huge spoiler warning, even if it's a bit late I guess. Paula, give it a look anyway, it isn't over yet, but even only for Plushenko, it's a great evening.

Romy

That's OK, I'll probably still watch.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I think so, in 1984 and 1988.

Romy

She was amazing, wasnt she? I dont know if I've ever seen a more dominating figure skater. Especially these days when someone wins gold and then turns pro.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

She was amazing, wasnt she? I dont know if I've ever seen a more dominating figure skater. Especially these days when someone wins gold and then turns pro.

She definitely was a magnetic and commanding presence on ice. Her Carmen as Torvill -Dean's Bolero, is one of the most electrifying and memorable programs ever presented.

Romy

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Serrart

She definitely was a magnetic and commanding presence on ice. Her Carmen as Torvill -Dean's Bolero, is one of the most electrifying and memorable programs ever presented.

Romy

And Ive seen her do some commentating lately on TV. Quite the ambassador for the sport, which is nice to see.

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I think so, in 1984 and 1988.

Romy

To de lurk for a moment. Actually Sonja Henie won three Olympic Gold Medals in figure skating consecutively 1928, 1932, 1936.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Erin

To de lurk for a moment. Actually Sonja Henie won three Olympic Gold Medals in figure skating consecutively 1928, 1932, 1936.

Ok, and I looked it up, and Dick Button won in '48 and '52. But it's still very rare.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

And Ive seen her do some commentating lately on TV. Quite the ambassador for the sport, which is nice to see.

Absolutely, she's a really classy lady now and was a very generous skater. When she came back for 1994 Olympics she was the one to promptly help Bayul and Szewczenko after their collision.

Romy

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Erin

To de lurk for a moment. Actually Sonja Henie won three Olympic Gold Medals in figure skating consecutively 1928, 1932, 1936.

I had no idea, it's incredible, thanks for telling us. .

Romy

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Serrart

Absolutely, she's a really classy lady now and was a very generous skater. When she came back for 1994 Olympics she was the one to promptly help Bayul and Szewczenko after their collision.

Romy

What's going on with Oksana Baiul these days? I know she really had some trouble there for awhile.

[DavidMn]

Romy, I'll tell you, for my money my favorite skaters ever were Goordeeva and Grinkov. Nobody better than them in my opinion. It was so sad when he died.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Romy, I'll tell you, for my money my favorite skaters ever were Goordeeva and Grinkov. Nobody better than them in my opinion. It was so sad when he died.

Well, they were poetry on ice. It struck me deeply too when I heard the news of his death. I have a similar feeling for Klimova Ponomarenko, even after many years when I see their programs my heart jumps.

Romy

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Serrart

Well, they were poetry on ice. It struck me deeply too when I heard the news of his death. I have a similar feeling for Klimova Ponomarenko, even after many years when I see their programs my heart jumps.

Romy

Say, a couple of other related olympic notes for you. I was doing some looking ahead and found out the 2010 winter games are in Vancouver. Ive never been there, but that will be one of the best venues ever!!! A very cosmopolitan city right on the ocean. Cant wait for that. Then I was looking at the finalists for 2014, and one of the places was (And I know I'm going to misspell this) Kazhakstan. I was like, what's there that would make an olympic commitee consider it?

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Say, a couple of other related olympic notes for you. I was doing some looking ahead and found out the 2010 winter games are in Vancouver. Ive never been there, but that will be one of the best venues ever!!! A very cosmopolitan city right on the ocean. Cant wait for that. Then I was looking at the finalists for 2014, and one of the places was (And I know I'm going to misspell this) Kazhakstan. I was like, what's there that would make an olympic commitee consider it?

Who knows, maybe Kazakhstan is full of hidden beauties (they have some great filmakers though), but some how I doubt it will be chosen.

About Baiul, I think her life is back on track after the disintossication program, she stills skates in professional shows.

Romy

[elie]

Originally Posted by Serrart

No he lost to Yagudin (as ever), Plushenko has been waiting all his career for this moment.

Romy

And rightly so, IMO. I can see how Plushenko gets the golds now that Yagudin is not competing anymore, but for me, Yagudin will always be the most exciting male skater.I still get chills if I happen to watch his exhibition program fot the 2002 Olympics (the one with the Michael Nyman music). Just the other day they showed his LP from the 2002 Olys on tv, during an intermission and OMG, that was what I call a glorious olympic moment.Plushenko is ok of course, but he gets on my nerves. I don't know how to put it, but if he were an actor I would say that he overacts. I sooooo prefer Stephane Lambiel. Ok, he is not that stable or technically perfect, but he's so sincerely emotional and a joy to watch..

Now, as to the pairs (since I didn't write for a while). Totmianina&Marinin's medal was well deserved, ok, but God, I hate this woman.Especially after her interview (for those who didn't watch, she pretty much openly said that the chinese pair got what they deserved-the fall- because they had been very agressive during the warm-up!!). Even if that were true, you don't just go on tv and talk like that!!! Sorry to say this, but I am glad that they won't compete again. And even more glad that my all-time favorite couple Xue Shen&HongBo Zhao got bronze

Anyway, enough with complaining..Looking forward to the Ice-Dancing tonight, even though I am bit disappointed about Denkova&Staviski. 5th place after the OD doesn't look promising..