Figure Skating - Page 9

elie · #**121** 02-24-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Not to get off the Women's topic, but after Plushenko won the gold he said he was for sure coming back for Vancouver 2010. He's only 23, so I think that's a very real possibility. If he were to win gold again there, that would give him a silver and 2 golds in olympic competition. In my opinion,that would put him right up there near the top of the all time list.

There is a possibility, even though I don't think age really matters. Yagudin was stille very young when he withdrew *constant weeping

* because of injuries.
Personally I don't like Plushenko at all, but I admit that he deserves the medals. I would have prefered if there were stronger competition in the Mens'field, though. It seems like if Plushenko withdraws, the discipline will be left without a true star.

DavidMn · #**122** 02-24-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

There is a possibility, even though I don't think age really matters. Yagudin was stille very young when he withdrew *constant weeping

* because of injuries.
Personally I don't like Plushenko at all, but I admit that he deserves the medals. I would have prefered if there were stronger competition in the Mens'field, though. It seems like if Plushenko withdraws, the discipline will be left without a true star.

Dont you think Lambiel is a rising star though?

elie · #**123** 02-24-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Dont you think Lambiel is a rising star though?

Oh, yes, of course I do! He is my favorite! But he is kind of immature, loses his concentration easily (ok, now that can be fixed with some more experience) plus he's had a lot of injuries..There is something about him that makes me doubt it whether he can ever be an almost flawless skater (like Yagudin). The reason I am questionning that is actually Brian Joubert(!). I used tp think the same about him, that he's gonna be big someday etc however he tends to fall in rankings in the last competitions (plus he is cute!!!)

DavidMn · #**124** 02-24-2006, 12:15 PM

Ok back to the women.

And speaking of the Japanese skaters, I'm really looking forward to seeing Mao Asada in Vancouver.

elie · #**125** 02-24-2006, 12:19 PM

Yeah me too. I am wondering about the Russians though. Who will they have when Slutskaya withdraws?? The same applies to the Pairs, Men and Ice-Dance. Isn't that strange?

And another question: do you prefer Michelle Kwan or Sacha Cohen?

DavidMn · #**126** 02-24-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

Yeah me too. I am wondering about the Russians though. Who will they have when Slutskaya withdraws?? The same applies to the Pairs, Men and Ice-Dance. Isn't that strange?

And another question: do you prefer Michelle Kwan or Sacha Cohen?

I'd have to say its about equal. They're both very classy. Did you see Cohen give SLutskaya a hug on the medal stand?

elie · #**127** 02-24-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I'd have to say its about equal. They're both very classy. Did you see Cohen give SLutskaya a hug on the medal stand?

Yes, I saw that and I thought it was very cute! They were both very sad..

I think Sascha Cohen is classy and very beautiful. And she would make a great ballet dancer IMO. But Arakawa looked gorgeous too. She was so different than the teenage skaters, in a good way, I think.

DavidMn · #**128** 02-24-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

Yes, I saw that and I thought it was very cute! They were both very sad..

I think Sascha Cohen is classy and very beautiful. And she would make a great ballet dancer IMO. But Arakawa looked gorgeous too. She was so different than the teenage skaters, in a good way, I think.

I was really surprised at how big she was for a figure skater. Isnt she almost 6 feet tall?
Arakawa that is.

elie · #**129** 02-24-2006, 12:32 PM

Yes, she is. I don't know the american way of measuring (sorry!

) but in european terms she is 1.66 , which is quite big for a skater at least.
(Well, I am 1.58

). But she had a smooth styly of skating, and I don't know if you noticed a gorgeous spread eagle thing she did, with her back bended (think it's called Ina Bauer).Breathtaking. By the way, I loved her choise of music as well. Turandot makes me cry everytime.

DavidMn · #**130** 02-24-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

Yes, she is. I don't know the american way of measuring (sorry!

) but in european terms she is 1.66 , which is quite big for a skater at least.
(Well, I am 1.58

). But she had a smooth styly of skating, and I don't know if you noticed a gorgeous spread eagle thing she did, with her back bended (think it's called Ina Bauer).Breathtaking. By the way, I loved her choise of music as well. Turandot makes me cry everytime.

Dont worry bout it. np

Speaking of the all time greats, dont you think Katerina Witt is the best eoman ever. I mean she dominated when she competed it seemed.

elie · #**131** 02-24-2006, 12:38 PM

ITA. A trully charismatic athlete and a very beautiful woman. And I was very moved when I heard her whole story. About her parents not being able to see her live when she competed in the Olympics (because of the East German travelling restrictions) and then they saw her finally at her last performance (Lillehammer that was??? Sorry if I am wrong) where she had 7th place.

In a while I am going to watch the Exhibition Gala

DavidMn · #**132** 02-24-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

ITA. A trully charismatic athlete and a very beautiful woman. And I was very moved when I heard her whole story. About her parents not being able to see her live when she competed in the Olympics (because of the East German travelling restrictions) and then they saw her finally at her last performance (Lillehammer that was??? Sorry if I am wrong) where she had 7th place.

In a while I am going to watch the Exhibition Gala

Oh I didnt realize she competed at Lillehammer.Maybe it was Albertville? I hear shes a skating commentator for tv now, and does very well.

elie · #**133** 02-24-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Oh I didnt realize she competed at Lillehammer.Maybe it was Albertville? I hear shes a skating commentator for tv now, and does very well.

Yes, probably you're right. I don't think it was Lillehammer.
She also appeared in a couple of movies as well. Ronin (with Robert de Niro) is one of them.
I like it when athletes have a trully electrifying and unforgettable career that lasts. I am very disappointed when someone has a sudden hit and then withdraws or just doesn't do well anymore.

Later I will post some comments about the Gala. (nice talking to you DavidMn

)

elie · #**134** 02-24-2006, 01:43 PM

I 'm taking a break from the gala just to say this; Please do not miss Johnny Weir's exhibition program to Sinatra's My Way, if it is shown later in the US!
I haven't been moved like this since Yagudin's paerfromances..Wow!

estranged4life · #**135** 02-24-2006, 08:08 PM

gala is on right at this moment...Should be a good show.

Speaking of good shows, check out this info for the upcoming tour:

John Hancock Presents Champions on Ice
July 7th

Fresh off their performances in Torino, Italy, the world’s figure skating champions will come to Oklahoma City on July 7, 2006 at 7:30 PM to bring their Olympic experiences direct to you, the fans as part of the 2006 John Hancock Champions on Ice tour.

The top skaters in the world, many of whom fulfilled their Olympic dreams by standing on the podium or participating in Torino, will be spotlighted in the tour, including five-time World Champion and two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan, 2002 Olympic silver medalist Irina Slutskaya, U.S. Champion and two-time Olympian Sasha Cohen, three-time World Champion and 2002 Olympic silver medalist Evgeny Plushenko, three-time U.S. Champion Johnny Weir, reigning World Champion Stephane Lambiel, as well as other Champions from Olympic and World competition including Olympic gold medalist Victor Petrenko, Rudy Galindo and Surya Bonaly.