What do you want to see at Worlds ...Ladies

**Ravensque** · 02-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Spun Silver

Cynthia is 2 months younger than Miki - should she retire too?

ETA: Oops, make that 1 month.

I really hate calls for people to retire to make way for the next gen. These are young (n.b.) people who've spent their whole lives and fortunes pursuing this thankless and body-killing sport. Let them decide for themselves when to go, and let the new kids earn their spots.

All tongue in cheek

.........Cynthia probably should retire too, but she hasn't won anything yet. I'd like to see her medal, then retire :D

**NMURA** · 02-25-2011, 07:00 PM

European ladies have no chance this time. It's not Torino, or Sweden, you know? Ice may be slippery, but the Europeans are the first to slip. As same as four years ago, Ando and Asada will finish 1-2. Ando can retire with honor. The bronze goes to one of Flatt, Kim, Murakami. I hope the US ladies get back three spots. It ALL depends on Czisny.

**koheikun90** · 02-25-2011, 07:53 PM

I would like to see another Asian Domination at world.

**Spun Silver** · 02-25-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by NMURA

European ladies have no chance this time. It's not Torino, or Sweden, you know? Ice may be slippery, but the Europeans are the first to slip. As same as four years ago, Ando and Asada will finish 1-2. Ando can retire with honor. The bronze goes to one of Flatt, Kim, Murakami. I hope the US ladies get back three spots. It ALL depends on Czisny.

I hope Laura Lepisto will prove you wrong about European ladies, but it may be hard for her to skate to her potential in March.

Originally Posted by koheikun90

I would like to see another Asian Domination at world.

I don't like that way of thinking about it, but Asada-Kim-Ando would be just fine with me (in any order as long as judging is good) and Murakami too, if one of the above falters. But I wish Nagasu were going to be there.

**wonderlen3000** · 02-26-2011, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by NMURA

European ladies have no chance this time. It's not Torino, or Sweden, you know? Ice may be slippery, but the Europeans are the first to slip. As same as four years ago, Ando and Asada will finish 1-2. Ando can retire with honor. The bronze goes to one of Flatt, Kim, Murakami. I hope the US ladies get back three spots. It ALL depends on Czisny.

LOL that's a little harsh...but sooo true...

**R.D.** · 02-26-2011, 12:08 AM

One never really knows. Who thought Nagasu would have a meltdown in the FS after doing so well at Nats, Olys?

Then Czisny, with a history of peaking early and doing badly at worlds...history would indicate that she'd skate at best how she did at 4CCs, likely worse. This is one case where I hope history makes the wrong prediction.

**sorcerer** · 02-26-2011, 12:36 AM

mot's post pretty much speaks my mind, but I would like to add that :
I'd LOVE to see Miki win this!! and yet at the same time see some portion of GS/FSU posters keep complaining about it. In other words I, as a big Miki fan, don't want her to bring the utmost "skate of her life" in this game. That's for some other time to come true. My joy is Miki improving each year, and hopefully it will be so till Sochi.

Originally Posted by mot

I'd like to see, amongst many other things, at the Worlds...;

(yet another) perfect performance by Miki
epitome of beauty in Carolina and Alissa
exquisite Mao
sublime Yu-Na
Alena's smile at K&C
Jenna's lutz
Kanako's smile from the beginning to the end, in abundance
Rachel pumping fists with joy
Kiira skating her free programme clean
Elene nailing all jumps
Laura skate, full stop...

All the girls to go home happy and ready to tackle next season;
All the women to go home satisfied and motivated for another season;
All the ladies to let themselves go a bit after the competition finishes, and really enjoy wonderful Japanese food (and sweets!) till their heart's content.

and I add lastly, no injuries while the game is on!!

**BackStage Barbie** · 02-26-2011, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by museksk8r

LOL, hopefully Kostner knocks it out of the park then and wins the gold!

That may be enough to make me swear off figure skating.

**pohatta** · 02-26-2011, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by ankka

Laura has confirmed today that she will compete. Her coach told that she has her triples back but still needs a lot of work before the Worlds. Anyway, great to have her skate

Sounds to me that the expectations aren't too high, as her coach pointed out that it's important to attend a competition before the season is over.

Kiira Korpi has been the top Finn in three Europeans, but she has never been the top Finn in Worlds. I wonder if Laura has it in her to beat Kiira.

**Joesitz** · 02-26-2011, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by koheikun90

I would like to see another Asian Domination at world.

What is it about Asia that you would want domination?

Some people enjoy Sports as universal. May the best athlete win from wherever he comes.

**treeloving** · 02-26-2011, 08:36 AM

I want Miki to win!

She is a powerful, solid, on-fire performer with big jump and she continue to improve.

I also has a soft spot for her as there are so many Miki hater.

It would also be great if Alisa can get medal.

**Mathman** · 02-26-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by treeloving

I want Miki to win!

It would also be great if Alisa can get medal.

**NMURA** · 02-26-2011, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Joesitz

What is it about Asia that you would want domination?

Some people enjoy Sports as universal. May the best athlete win from wherever he comes.

The best athlete should win from wherever he comes. I seriously doubt ...

could Kostner win a medal in 2008 if it was not in Europe?
could Rochette win a medal in 2009 if it was not in North America?
could Lepisto win a medal in 2010 if it was not in Europe?

This year, it's going to be fairest event (I hope).