Greatest Contribution To The Sport
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"I am really curious as to what was going on in the Soviet Union at this time. Anyone know?"
Which period? The same time as John Curry?
The 70s were very good to the soviets.
Worlds results:
71 bronze
72 silver & bronze
73 silver
74 silver
75 gold & silver
76 silver
77 gold
78
79 gold
Olys results:
72 silver & 8th
76 silver, 5th & 8th
They all seem to have been well trained jumpers, if a little stodgy or dull.
Vladimir Kovalev was the most sucessful, but inconsistant. At 77 worlds, soviet officials screamed at him openly in public for his poor performance. After falling in the SP at 80 Olys, they withdrew him in a huff and sent him home never to compete again. Tough love!
Which period? The same time as John Curry?
The 70s were very good to the soviets.
Worlds results:
71 bronze
72 silver & bronze
73 silver
74 silver
75 gold & silver
76 silver
77 gold
78
79 gold
Olys results:
72 silver & 8th
76 silver, 5th & 8th
They all seem to have been well trained jumpers, if a little stodgy or dull.
Vladimir Kovalev was the most sucessful, but inconsistant. At 77 worlds, soviet officials screamed at him openly in public for his poor performance. After falling in the SP at 80 Olys, they withdrew him in a huff and sent him home never to compete again. Tough love!
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Eva-Elena
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First of all, I did NOT vote for Dick Button, no mather how much he has accomplished, his commenting has ruined it all for me :\
Since I've been following fs only for 1½ years now, I can't really say anything about Greatest contributuions. So I voted for other => Mishin, bbecause he's my favorite coach.
About this poll btw, I think that you'll get totally different answers from NA and European fans. It's not really comparable.
Since I've been following fs only for 1½ years now, I can't really say anything about Greatest contributuions. So I voted for other => Mishin, bbecause he's my favorite coach.
About this poll btw, I think that you'll get totally different answers from NA and European fans. It's not really comparable.
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berthes ghost said:
Records indicate he was World Champion in both '77 and '79. Also, could this be the same fellow? If so, he's lead an interesting life.
http://digitallanguage.com/personnel/vlad/
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skateballet
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Eva-Elana, I feel the same way! I've grown up watching good ol' Dick commentating on skating and he JINKS everything! It's so hard to watch skating on TV with him always there.
I voted for "other." Scott Hamilton, as mentioned above. A fantastic jumper but even more of an artist. Amazing footwork, showmanship and dedication. He's had health problems from childhood and then cancer but I really admire him for giving his all to the sport. Dorothy Hamill for her grace, dignity and artistry, as well as work with Ice Capades. Few compare to either of these skaters in my book.
Oh hey, my pizza is here. Gotta go!
I voted for "other." Scott Hamilton, as mentioned above. A fantastic jumper but even more of an artist. Amazing footwork, showmanship and dedication. He's had health problems from childhood and then cancer but I really admire him for giving his all to the sport. Dorothy Hamill for her grace, dignity and artistry, as well as work with Ice Capades. Few compare to either of these skaters in my book.
Oh hey, my pizza is here. Gotta go!
