Unless you're this lady:Originally Posted by Mathman
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=3167970
Back to the topic-- will Kim return to CA, or go elsewhere for coaching?
Unless you're this lady:
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=3167970
Back to the topic-- will Kim return to CA, or go elsewhere for coaching?
Last edited by blue dog; 07-02-2012 at 11:56 PM.
She said she just made up her mind last week so the details have yet to be worked out, i.e., coaches, training base, programs, etc. She did say she'd work with David Wilson but I think it wouldn't hurt to expand her horizons. David should suggest a different choreographer for either her short or long program, at least.
I know YUNA fans will be thrilled. I love her skating but I agree with some; she and her heart has moved on. I don't want to see a shadow of Yuna trying for the olympics. She has a world title and OGM what else does she need. I guess she might feel she could breeze to gold - inconsistent and very junior Russian baby ballerinas, content limited Kostner, No American lady has put together two solid years together in a while, Asada in trouble, Suzuki nice but looks more like a threat to medal but not gold, Ando isn't looking competitive sharp and still lacks artistry, the Finns are going downhill so she has a reasonable shot.
I think it's premature to judge whether or not Yuna's into this or not.
According to the KSU rules, she must compete in late October to earn a spot on the National Team Squad. It's a domestic competition, so I doubt it'll be broadcast live outside of Korea (I suspect SBS or somebody will pick it up and show it live to show Yuna), but I'm sure YouTube videos will be available for anybody interested in how she's doing. And we'll be able to see what kind of program she has, whether or not she got all her jumps back, etc.
Per some Korean coach who's at Taereung (the place where Yuna currently trains), Yuna still has her combination jumps.
Also Yuna's been an incredibly fierce competitor, and I don't think her competitive nature is going to vanish just because. Anyway, I'm excited because she's going to hopefully bring all her jumps and difficult contents, and everyone else must step up.
Am I the only one who takes Yuna at her word? She says she doesn't want to regret not competing when she could've just because she'll face intense pressure and expectations. Well, by all accounts, Yuna is healthy. She's still young. If she sits out the next Olympics, she'll inevitably wonder if she could've contended for it. She's decided that there will be no wondering.
^^ My sentiment exactly, thank you!
I have to agree here. Until not long ago, I really thought she would retire, but the things she said make sense to me. There's probably a part within her that wants to do this for her country, for the younger skaters or whomever - but that doesn't have to be her only motivation. She said she wanted to start again without her past results in mind, and I like that. I was never a fan of hers, but I'm still glad for her, the sport itself and all of us fans that she's returning. Now I'm just wishing her all the best and that she will achieve whatever goals she set for herself this time.
Oh, and btw... I'm a little suprised some people seem to doubt if her comeback can be successful. I've just seen show vidoes of her, but I don't have any doubt about that in my mind. She's still in good shape and a very hard worker, winning a medal at next years worlds should definitly be within her reach
Wow, I am very surprised by this. I did not see this coming. In her interviews this past year, Yuna's said so clearly that she dislikes the pressure and expectations of competition. So why come back, especially since she's already won the biggest prizes possible?
That said, I certainly am excited to see her back and will look forward to her new programs! As to results, I can't even begin to predict how she will do, but I think we can assume she'll do well. Let's not forget, Yuna has medaled at Worlds every year she's competed. The ladies' field is so very unsettled at this point; just so many questions. Will Tukt and Lipnitskaya reach their potential or struggle as they get older? Will Wagner and Gold be able to maintain consistency next season? Will Suzuki and Kostner continue to improve, or have they peaked? Is Miki's comeback for real? And as for Mao . . . where to begin?
Anything could happen next season, and I think Yuna is as likely to come out on top as anyone.
That's my feeling, too. Let her decide on her own adventure. She's certainly earned the privilege. And as many of us have pointed out, this isn't yet a banner moment for ladies' singles skaters, so it's not as if she has to catch up to advances that the sport has made since Vancouver. When she did less well in 2011, it was because of her errors, not that she was skating at her top capacity and others had greater capacity. If she can recapture her skills, she still has a chance to medal, and possibly to win. Good for her!
By the way, you guys made me look so good. I went to a nearby store managed by a Korean friend and mentioned how great it was that YuNa was coming back. He said in surprise, "How did you know? We just heard yesterday." He showed me that morning's Korean newspaper (an American-published paper in Korean) with her photo. I merely gave a smug smile and said, "Oh, my skating site knew all about it." GS rocks!
The look on that Korean friend must have been priceless
I'm on my phone so it's hard to cut and past but an article that unread from a Korean paper, the hankyoreh...website han.co.ur ends with this sentence "i would like to become IOC member. I will do my best in Sochi Olympic to become IOC member"
The olympic charter states "if the candidate is proposed as an active athlete in the meaning of rule 16.1.1.2, such candidate must have been elected or appointed to the IOC athletes commission no later then the edition of the games of the Olympiad or the olympic winter games following the olympic games in which such candidate last participated."
To me that means she needs to compete to qualify for the IOC as its too late to don it based on the Vancouver Olympics.
I think she will do just fine. This isn't like trying to qualify on the US Women's gymnastics team. Although Kim is probably still among the world's best, South Korea doesn't have a deep team. She will be on the team.
I am surprised by this news - really expected that she would say she is done. I am thrilled to see her compete again and do really hope she enjoys it too.
OT: I feel bad for the gymnasts mentioned above and also for Janet Evans ... but back to Yuna...can't wait for news on coaching and etc!
I would love to see Sasha and Joannie Rochette return but I guess that is a pipe dream.
^^ Well, return of Joannie doesn't seem that implausible. She and SC's interviews thrown in Spring sounded very serious.
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