Greatest Lady Skater Of All Time

RealtorGal · Aug 17, 2003

I know it's like comparing apples and oranges. If you had to pick just one... the one who made the most impact on you, who would it be? Why? Technical superiority? Artistry?

My own personal vote goes to Janet Lynn, who, in my opinion, was the most amazing artist I've ever seen. If I could cast a second vote, it would be for the Oksana who won gold in '94.

I just realized that I should have added Kristi Yamaguchi to that list, but it's too late now!

skatepixie · Aug 17, 2003

I have to say Peggy Fleming.

icenut84 · Aug 17, 2003

Midori Ito should be on the list too.

aly*cutie · Aug 17, 2003

I'd have to say Michelle Kwan!

sk8ing_lady2001 · Aug 17, 2003

I voted for Michelle. She has had a lot of great programs, especially "Fields of Gold".

Tpangner · Aug 17, 2003

I voted for Katarina Witt.

mikisk8 · Aug 17, 2003

I voted for Michelle.

I just realized that I should have added Kristi Yamaguchi to that list, but it's too late now!

I just noticed that!

mpal2 · Aug 17, 2003

That's a great list of names anyway.

I had to go with Michelle because I can't think of any skaters that have had as many "skate of a lifetime" moments. You could argue for days about what her best performance/program is and still change your mind 5 seconds later.

Rachael · Aug 17, 2003

Being that I always have to be different, I voted for other. I had to go with Carol Heiss. 4 time US champion plus 5 time World Champion. One of the few skaters to have more the one Olympic medal.

Joesitz (RIP) · Aug 17, 2003

Rachael = If you are going with Carol then I am going with Tenley. Now there was a heated rivalry. Carol's technical v. Tenley's artistry. How can one decide?

Joe

dewet · Aug 17, 2003

Michelle!

ouridol · Aug 17, 2003

I would have to say either Michelle, Oksana, or Katarina. I can't decide!! Oh and Irina as well. I chose Katarina though.

Rebecca

RealtorGal · Aug 18, 2003

I probably should have added Sonja Henie to that list as well! Oh, well. The maximum options for a poll is 10.

mmandel · Aug 19, 2003

Ptichka · Aug 20, 2003

Sonja Henie, definitely. She truly did wonders for the sports of FS.

Tonichelle · Aug 20, 2003

I voted for Janet

but if Kristi had been on there she'd have been my pick... how many years out of olympic competition and she's still got her jumps?

Antilles · Aug 24, 2003

I voted for Katarina. All those medals, plus people outside of the skating world liked her and got to know her (before Playboy

). She also is still a well known name 15 years after she turned pro. It's hard to say about Michelle, because she's not done yet.

show 42 · Aug 24, 2003

If you go by staying power, medals and events won, longevity in the sport, you'd have to go with either Kat or Michelle. My personal fav, however, of the ladies listed would be Janet.....42

LilyBerg · Aug 24, 2003

Personally my favourite is Irina. In a weird way I just love her, I’ve seen her grow up from a little girl to a young lady. So that plays in on my decision.

/Lily

kokekin · Aug 25, 2003

I voted for Janet Lynn.
She is very special for me.

Greatest Lady Skater Of All Time

RealtorGal

skatepixie

icenut84

aly*cutie

sk8ing_lady2001

Tpangner

mikisk8

mpal2

Rachael

Joesitz (RIP)

dewet

ouridol

RealtorGal

mmandel

Ptichka

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Tonichelle

Idita-Rock-n-Roll

Antilles

show 42

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LilyBerg

kokekin

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