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I was dissapointed Tara retired so early. Although I understand why, it would have been interesting to see her grow more as an amatuer. I have a feeling I'm going to be disspointed in Sarah's quick departure.
Who Were You Most Disappointed to See Retire?
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By the sound of all these rumors, L&T for this year. But over all time, Torvill and Dean.
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Anjelika KRYLOVA / Oleg OVSIANNIKOV
I have never felt disappointed as skaters retire (turn pro). That sounds like a skater would have let me down by retiring, or something like that. In my opinion that is the skaters´ own decision in what way they move on either on their careers or in their lives.
Earlier as favourites like John Curry, Robin Cousins, Torvill & Dean, etc. turned pro, I was feeling a bit sad, because I knew that there was not any hope to see their skating anymore. On the other hand there are always new interesting skaters appearing.
As Ilia Kulik stopped competing in eligible skating in 1998, I did not feel sad, because things are so very different nowadays. One can get tapes from friends in USA and continue following the careers of one´s favourite skaters.
Marjaana
Earlier as favourites like John Curry, Robin Cousins, Torvill & Dean, etc. turned pro, I was feeling a bit sad, because I knew that there was not any hope to see their skating anymore. On the other hand there are always new interesting skaters appearing.
As Ilia Kulik stopped competing in eligible skating in 1998, I did not feel sad, because things are so very different nowadays. One can get tapes from friends in USA and continue following the careers of one´s favourite skaters.
Marjaana
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"That sounds like a skater would have let me down by retiring, or something like that."
Perhaps you are confusing 'disapointed in' with 'disapointed'.
One can very easily regret that a favorite skater's career is over without there being any judgement of the skater's decision.
Perhaps you are confusing 'disapointed in' with 'disapointed'.
One can very easily regret that a favorite skater's career is over without there being any judgement of the skater's decision.
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I felt a bit off for Nancy Kerrigan. When the results are that close there is no clear winner, for me. I think she could have stuck it out for at least a couple of Worlds.
In my own way, I would have liked to see Tara mature as a competitive skater. Her style was so 'little girlish' and in turning pro it remained that way, imo. Competitive skating I believe would have made the change for the mature Tara.
That Grand Olympics which brought back all the former Olympians only to make them look less than when at their peak. Brian, Kurt. Todd and Elvis did give it another try.
So much happens on THAT NIGHT, it can be crushing for skater and fan. How does one move on with dignity?
Joe
In my own way, I would have liked to see Tara mature as a competitive skater. Her style was so 'little girlish' and in turning pro it remained that way, imo. Competitive skating I believe would have made the change for the mature Tara.
That Grand Olympics which brought back all the former Olympians only to make them look less than when at their peak. Brian, Kurt. Todd and Elvis did give it another try.
So much happens on THAT NIGHT, it can be crushing for skater and fan. How does one move on with dignity?
Joe
Torvill and Dean & The Duschenays.
Even though I am not much of a Tara fan, I agree she quit before she had a chance to mature and develop her artistry. It looks like Sarah may do the same thing although if her heart isn't in it, she won't be successful anyway.
Even though I am not much of a Tara fan, I agree she quit before she had a chance to mature and develop her artistry. It looks like Sarah may do the same thing although if her heart isn't in it, she won't be successful anyway.
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Tara Lipinski and Shae and Vic. I know with Shae and Vic it was time but still. I was sorry to see them go. At least they went out on top. Tara Lipinski still had so much potential though. She could have done way more than she did.
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Oksana Baiul
Perhaps if she continued her competitive career she wouldn't have become sidetracked with money and fun. Staying competitive would have meant keeping self-discipline and a training schedule that might have kept her out of so much trouble.
As far as Tara goes......she had to retire due to her injury. She would not have remained competitive had she continued competing. Her edge was lost with her injuries. Tara's claim to fame were her jumps which she lost forever immediately after the Olympics. I do think Tara grew artistically and matured somewhat as a pro but again her injuries have put her on the sidelines.
Dizzy
Perhaps if she continued her competitive career she wouldn't have become sidetracked with money and fun. Staying competitive would have meant keeping self-discipline and a training schedule that might have kept her out of so much trouble.
As far as Tara goes......she had to retire due to her injury. She would not have remained competitive had she continued competing. Her edge was lost with her injuries. Tara's claim to fame were her jumps which she lost forever immediately after the Olympics. I do think Tara grew artistically and matured somewhat as a pro but again her injuries have put her on the sidelines.
Dizzy
Paul's showing in the pro world made me forget all about the eligible world for him but I was totally sad when he gave it all up so early. I still don't understand why.
Tara was such a great rivalry with my Michelle. Wouldn't call myself a fan but I actually enjoyed her skating. Wasn't really expecting her to move on at 15 but she doesn't really have the bones of a 15 year old anymore
L & T is it's true that they have moved on and that other couple that gave them a chase at Nationals. Everyone thought they were the next big dance pair and I was looking forward to their futures but they abruptly broke up. Still don't get that one.
Tara was such a great rivalry with my Michelle. Wouldn't call myself a fan but I actually enjoyed her skating. Wasn't really expecting her to move on at 15 but she doesn't really have the bones of a 15 year old anymore
L & T is it's true that they have moved on and that other couple that gave them a chase at Nationals. Everyone thought they were the next big dance pair and I was looking forward to their futures but they abruptly broke up. Still don't get that one.
B&S in pairs, D&V in dance (also K&O), Kulik in men's, Oksana in ladies. I will be sad if Sarah never returns to competitive skating.
eliza88
PS. Reading all these "retired" skaters just makes me scream BRING BACK PROFESSIONAL COMPETITIONS!! Make it good, make it prestigious, make it have good TV ratings!!
eliza88
PS. Reading all these "retired" skaters just makes me scream BRING BACK PROFESSIONAL COMPETITIONS!! Make it good, make it prestigious, make it have good TV ratings!!
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Joesitz said:
Kurt hadn't turned pro... and he placed 5... the highest he EVER placed at the Olympics... so don't put him in with Brian Boitano and Katarina Witt
Gordeeva and Grinkov came back and whooped em all... and Torvill and Dean held their own!
[edited to add] I am never upset when someone goes pro... I'm more of a professional skating fan anyway... but when they retire from skating period... that's when I'm sad
I was sad that Paul left the skating scene
I miss his skatingI was also in tears watching Scott's Farewell Tour on TV... while he's not done skating completely... I was sad LOL
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"Oksana Baiul
Perhaps if she continued her competitive career she wouldn't have become sidetracked with money and fun. Staying competitive would have meant keeping self-discipline and a training schedule that might have kept her out of so much trouble."
Or not.
Some pro skaters take thier jobs very seriously: look at Krist and Yuka. Oksana, OTOH, chose to imbarass herself with shockingly sub-par performances.
I don't believe that a single award changes a entire person's character. There is/was a whole lot more going on in Oksana's head than just being Oly champ. I truely believe that the only thing that gold changed was being able to crash a mercedes into a tree rather than an old chevette.
Perhaps if she continued her competitive career she wouldn't have become sidetracked with money and fun. Staying competitive would have meant keeping self-discipline and a training schedule that might have kept her out of so much trouble."
Or not.
Some pro skaters take thier jobs very seriously: look at Krist and Yuka. Oksana, OTOH, chose to imbarass herself with shockingly sub-par performances.
I don't believe that a single award changes a entire person's character. There is/was a whole lot more going on in Oksana's head than just being Oly champ. I truely believe that the only thing that gold changed was being able to crash a mercedes into a tree rather than an old chevette.
Bourne and Kraatz - I know they were around for a long time and did finally win a World Title, but still.....
Drobiasko and Vanagas - It was dissapointing to see them go out on such a bad note (dance controversy at Worlds)
Ina and Zimmerman - They were one of the few good American pairs teams and IMO, they never really reached their full potential either.
Ilia Kulik -I think he could have achivied alot more. He definatly could have given all the men a run for their money in the 2002 Olympics.
Laura
Drobiasko and Vanagas - It was dissapointing to see them go out on such a bad note (dance controversy at Worlds)
Ina and Zimmerman - They were one of the few good American pairs teams and IMO, they never really reached their full potential either.
Ilia Kulik -I think he could have achivied alot more. He definatly could have given all the men a run for their money in the 2002 Olympics.
Laura
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