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Michelle
I believe Michelle would have definitely stayed if she had won Gold in Nagano. In defeat she didn't back down or take the easy way out...she showed up in Minneapolis at Worlds a month after crushing disappointment. So, I'd have to say she'd have been just as willing to show up after a glorious triumph. That's another thing I've always respected about Michelle. She rarely lets a successful or unsuccessful competition distract her from preparing for the next one ...she refocuses and rededicates herself no matter how prestigious/non-prestigious a competition is. I think she would have done the same with Olympic Gold in her collection in 98 as well. 2002 is another story. If SLC had been a fairytale ending with a first place finish, I'm feeling she would have retired. So...is Michelle gold medal hungry? I wouldn't say that. Personally, I think the only thing she'll carry from SLC is that she didn't go out with her best, she didn't end the story with all of the gusto she was capable of. That would bother me. I would want to end it with my best...even if that didn't mean a Gold Medal. So...on to Turin!
I believe Michelle would have definitely stayed if she had won Gold in Nagano. In defeat she didn't back down or take the easy way out...she showed up in Minneapolis at Worlds a month after crushing disappointment. So, I'd have to say she'd have been just as willing to show up after a glorious triumph. That's another thing I've always respected about Michelle. She rarely lets a successful or unsuccessful competition distract her from preparing for the next one ...she refocuses and rededicates herself no matter how prestigious/non-prestigious a competition is. I think she would have done the same with Olympic Gold in her collection in 98 as well. 2002 is another story. If SLC had been a fairytale ending with a first place finish, I'm feeling she would have retired. So...is Michelle gold medal hungry? I wouldn't say that. Personally, I think the only thing she'll carry from SLC is that she didn't go out with her best, she didn't end the story with all of the gusto she was capable of. That would bother me. I would want to end it with my best...even if that didn't mean a Gold Medal. So...on to Turin!