- Joined
- Feb 17, 2010
Daisy, Ashley Wagner can medal at worlds with consistency, fire, great programs. Maybe bronze. Remember Laura Lepisto? Ashley is better and wants it badly. Agnes Zawadski is a very good skater who will improve a lot in presentation. And there may be an unknown coming in. Tara hit like a tornado.
5 foot one inch is the average lady and we all know in ballet, gymnastics, FS, etc, thin is preferred. People are dying to be thin. People get points from judges in Ladies based on body beautiful and pretty face. Let us not forget the beauty aspect of ladies skating. It's very important how you look as you do your triples. I think it's annoying but it's a part of the "package" they love to see, commentators, judges and yes, us.
I like Ashley a lot actually, but she has had a lot of problems with the SP at Nationals. Again, it's these mental blocks that the current US women have that is troubling; I don't doubt her talent or drive, just her ability to execute when it counts.
Unfortunately, I agree with you that there is a certain "look" that judges tend to favor. I think Rachel has had it especially hard, not only by the judges but even some posters on here who cannot say anything nice about her. But you're right, it's a package and if you are fortunate to be slim and pretty you certainly have a bit of an advantage.