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All the more reason to speculate that she will retire by season's end, barring some remarkable results (e.g. a World podium finish).
So we're to look to our youngsters to fill her shoes afterward.
No, I hope not. Nobody should be hoping Cristina can fill Rachael's shoes.
We already have skaters who can fill Rachael's shoes.
Perhaps you meant to say we will be looking for skaters to fill Michelle or even Sasha's shoes? Skaters who can win and make World and Olympic podiums. Atleast that is what I hope US Skating is looking for.
I think we need a skater to emerge with more of the appeal that Michelle and Sasha had. I may not be a Johnny fan but I know he atleast has alot of supporters and an active fan base.
Let's also consider Alissa bombing at '09 Worlds and finishing 11th. Rachael skated pretty well at Worlds last year and finished what - 9th? Only two places better than a bombing Alissa. :sheesh:
Please, let's set our sights a tad bit higher.
I haven't seen much of Agnes and hope she is not the typically slow skater that seems to be coming out of the Broadmoor these past few seasons.
I have seen enough of Christina to think by next season she might make an impact on the senior circuit.
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