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- Apr 18, 2012
Perspective. You think any past skater is still happy then, seeing as how they're no longer the calibre they once were?
It's not just about winning or getting results. As I said, there are plenty of skaters who have no shot at winning but they still compete because it makes them happy. The level at which you want to compete is up to you. Making the national team doesn't equate to happiness especially when it's not like making the Olympics or winning a World medal or making the Olympic team are goals that Fumie hasn't already achieved.
She has nothing left to prove, so why make it seem like she is trying to prove something by competing, instead of just skating for herself? I'm sure the last thing Fumie wants is pity, and the ridicule/criticism from haters who will be haters is water off a duck's back for her.
Yes. This is right. There is more to this sport than just winning.
I never really followed Fumie too closely, but in Canada we have Emmanuel Sandhu who is now 32. He is a total longshot for making our team (mind you, with our depth, he might . . . we have two skaters for a lock, but the third position is really up for grabs by anyone), but all he had to do was step on the ice last year at Nationals and it was a celebration. People (me included) were glad to see him skate for himself last year. Why does Fumie deserve any less respect? Harder home audience? Any skater who steps onto the ice to compete deserves everyone's respect for competing.