Osmond basks in Skate Canada afterglow
http://www.canada.com/sports/winter/...232/story.html
Michael Slipchuk, Skate Canada's high-performance director, made notice of Osmond's achievement.
"It was a huge step for her to be out on top," said Slipchuk, a former Canadian men's champion.
He noted Osmond has proven herself on the domestic and international scene.
Proven herself? Hardly. She's a budding talent, to be sure, but two wins shed very little light on a skater's future career, especially when you see the state of her finishes last season.Originally Posted by Taan
If you read Slipchuk's comment he said proven herself domestically ( First in SP and 3rd overall in Nationals last year) and ( internationally Nebelhorn and Skate Canada). Has she proven herself for all time - NO but she certainly has proven that she is a very young girl to watch going forward and one to be nurtured correctly.
Certainly, as I said--and I did read his comment. Any "proven" skater is one with a solid establishment on the domestic and international scenes, which as of now, Osmond is not.
To prove oneself - show one's ability or courage
Why the nitpicking on something someone else said about her?
Here's what she said about her win:
“This (winning) is a little more shocking because it’s my first senior Grand Prix,” ... “On the Junior Grand Prix, I was always ninth or 10th, so this is just extraordinary.”
I think it's pretty clear for her where she stands right now.
Pardon me for having a different definition of "prove." I simply disagree with Slipchuk's assessment, is all. Osmond has undoubtedly shown her potential, but in my view, one victory does not a skater make.
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