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- Oct 23, 2011
I think you see more of an effect of politicking just outside the medals, where the placements are important for international assignments but people don't make much of a fuss because it doesn't impact the top of the leader board. This hurt skaters like Malinina and Czacko because they often finished behind skaters from bigger countries, even when they skated well.
Re you referring to the very tiny thin Tatiana Malinina? I always felt she was undermarked. I cannot recall specific skates, but I loved her...how I wish she had a break. No question her scores would be better had she skated for US in the 90's or any skating power.
Canada and Orser made Yuna into WC and Oly C. She made the perfect move at the right time. Amazing the luck all the way/along with talent. So sad for Orser it ended so poorly. I'd love to see Javier be his second WC. Javi is wonderful and belongs on podium with the best in the world.