Plus skaters like Debbie were better skaters then Rachael ever will be. As for the older skaters winning events in their mid-20's again they are skaters who are more talented then Rachael ever will be.
But talent doesn't always equal success. Otherwise Mirai would be winning everything. I don't think it's impossible for Rachael to make a comeback, especially after she's done with school. Anything is possible if you work at it.
Louisa, I agree the "burnout culture" is a bad idea and that one should have balance in life; but I don't think that means that it's impossible have a good college experience and compete. I think it's one thing to say "Don't overdo it," it's another thing to say "Don't bother trying." That's what I take issue with. I just don't get this "all-or-nothing" attitude. As mskater93 said, perhaps she one of those types that likes to juggle different things.
And hasn't occurred to anyone that playing sports — whether collegiate or professionally — can be part of the college experience? Granted she's not competing against her classmates, but she is among people who are dealing with similar workloads. I'm sure she's made friends with people who are dealing with similar situation and learning from them.
Certainly she'll have to make adjustments — she's acknowledge just as much — but to say she should give up skating because of her setbacks is bit much.
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