Two new articles on Kwan possible comeback

**visaliakid** · 06-12-2009, 10:00 PM

Kwan all atwitter for Skate America?
The Latest article, this one in the San Jose Examiner, by Meri-Jo Borzilleri

http://www.examiner.com/x-625-Olympics-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Kwan-all-atwitter-for-Skate-America

and here is today's article from Candus Thomson, Baltimore Sun that is referenced in the San Jose Examiner article...

Michelle vs. Sasha in Lake Placid? Time will tell

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/thetoydepartment/2009/06/michelle_vs_sasha_in_lake_plac.html
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**Tammi** · 06-12-2009, 10:58 PM

The first article mentions things said on Twitter, but has it been confirmed as the real Michelle Kwan? I've always thought it was just a fan, especially since there's a link directly to the MK fan forum. That just seemed odd to me.

**R.D.** · 06-13-2009, 12:48 AM

Sounds like speculation to me. No one really knows what she is doing, and it will likely stay that way until an announcement from her camp is made.

**ehdtkqorl123** · 06-13-2009, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Tammi

The first article mentions things said on Twitter, but has it been confirmed as the real Michelle Kwan? I've always thought it was just a fan, especially since there's a link directly to the MK fan forum. That just seemed odd to me.

AFAIK, it is not real Kwan.

**Particle Man** · 06-13-2009, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by Red Dog

the skating world will go on with or without her.

The skating world would go on with or without any individual. But why do you feel it necessary to make such a statement directed at Michelle? I think the answer to that is apparent.

**Mathman** · 06-13-2009, 09:41 AM

A couple of readers alerted the columnist about the fake Kwan twitter. The article has been rewritten to delete that material.

**R.D.** · 06-13-2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Particle Man

The skating world would go on with or without any individual..

That's the point.

**Eurofan** · 06-13-2009, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Particle Man

The skating world would go on with or without any individual. But why do you feel it necessary to make such a statement directed at Michelle?

Well, it's true, so why should Kwan be exempt?

**Tinymavy15** · 06-13-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks for posting.

nothing new in these articles...only a watered down version of what we have been saying on this forum.

**Particle Man** · 06-13-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Red Dog

That's the point.

Except it ignores the huge amount Michelle has done for the sport. Figure skating would still exist without Michelle, but if Michelle had never existed, ladies figure skating would look VASTLY different than it does now. Countless young ladies were inspired by her and skate today because of that. I see no point to the comment - it's neither objective nor fair, it is "technically true" yet ends up implying the opposite of the truth.

Anyway, there's lots of dedicated Michelle fans that can take it from here. They'll get a lot more enjoyment out of it. I'm pretty tired of being the lone voice of reason.

**R.D.** · 06-13-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Except it ignores the huge amount Michelle has done for the sport. Figure skating would still exist without Michelle, but if Michelle had never existed, ladies figure skating would look VASTLY different than it does now. Countless young ladies were inspired by her and skate today because of that. I see no point to the comment - it's neither objective nor fair, it is "technically true" yet ends up implying the opposite of the truth.

Anyway, there's lots of dedicated Michelle fans that can take it from here. They'll get a lot more enjoyment out of it. I'm pretty tired of being the lone voice of reason.

Point well taken. I don't wish to start a debate here. And if you noticed, I rephrased the post in question. Apologies to all for the sidetrack. Speculate away.

**Sylvia** · 06-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Tinymavy15

nothing new in these articles...

This part from the Baltimore Sun blog seems to be new info:

Although she [Kwan] has until midnight, Sept., 1, to tell U.S Figure Skating officials if she's in comeback mode, they have asked her to tell them before the end of July, so that they can prepare for the expected tidal wave of fan and media interest.

**janetfan** · 06-13-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Except it ignores the huge amount Michelle has done for the sport.
Anyway, there's lots of dedicated Michelle fans that can take it from here. They'll get a lot more enjoyment out of it. I'm pretty tired of being the lone voice of reason.

For a decade Michelle was the face of US figure skating. She represented the sport and her country with dignity and class.
Hemingway used to write about "grace under pressure" and Michelle personifies that for me like no other skater. She has left pieces of her body and soul in skating arenas all over the world. If she wants to return to competitive skating and I had any say in the matter I would vote to let her come straight to Nationals without any qualifiers. I know there are rules and they are necessary to help govern the sport. But there is only one Michelle - and we may not see the likes of her again. The rules are for the others. Michelle has earned a special place in US and World figure skating history. What is wrong with showing appreciation and honoring one who has given so much to her sport and provided us with memories that will last a lifetime.

**Spun Silver** · 06-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by janetfan

For a decade Michelle was the face of US figure skating. She represented the sport and her country with dignity and class.
Hemingway used to write about "grace under pressure" and Michelle personifies that for me like no other skater. She has left pieces of her body and soul in skating arenas all over the world. If she wants to return to competitive skating and I had any say in the matter I would vote to let her come straight to Nationals without any qualifiers. I know there are rules and they are necessary to help govern the sport. But there is only one Michelle - and we may not see the likes of her again. The rules are for the others. Michelle has earned a special place in US and World figure skating history. What is wrong with showing appreciation and honoring one who has given so much to her sport and provided us with memories that will last a lifetime.

Yikes. Her injuries were worse than I realized.