This thread makes me wanna go and watch the 2012 horros show - pure fan, watching her skate on her *** and crying the way she did. She should watch it herself and re-consider her unrealistic ambitions.
After watching the Grand Prix competitions, I think Alyssa ought to just hang them up!!! I think there are at least, AT LEAST, 4 or 5 ladies ahead of her already just in Nats.
do you honestly think that a skater is going to try to overcome injury and compete again if they don't want to be on the podium?
As mentioned, some skaters also want to end their career on a high note, even if their chances to medal/win are slim.
I agree, and actually trying to do it has to be better than just quitting and always wondering "what if I had tried for 2014" - at least if she tries, she'll know rather than having to live with the regret of never knowing for sure if it was possible or not.
Yep. She completely let 2006 and 2010 slip through her fingers. Try once more, she's not even competitive, but miracles can happen,, right?
Two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny has withdrawn from the 2014 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships. She will not compete for the remainder of the season.
The following can be attributed to Alissa Czisny:
"It's a tough decision for me not to compete at sectionals this week. I've given my very best to make a full recovery and a successful comeback to competition, but I'm simply not yet completely prepared to be competitive. I've made great progress, and all the elements are returning, but it's been slow and I cannot rush the process without risking further injury.
"I'm so thankful for everyone who has supported me on this journey, and especially to those people who have been there every step of the way. It breaks my heart that I will not be competing this season. As for the future, I'm still uncertain what that holds for me. Skating has been a passion for me, and I definitely want to continue skating through performing in shows."