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Just one of the best ID. :confused2: But hey, do not let the facts cloud your bias against her either.
Grischuk was clever at covering up her shortcomings.
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Just one of the best ID. :confused2: But hey, do not let the facts cloud your bias against her either.
The Klimov stumbling on his toe pick is something I, a skating noob, would do
On the other hand the lovely, albeit brief, deathly stare Ksenia gave Fedor was nearing Barbara proportions! :shocked: Lovely television!
Don't be mean. It could happen to anyone. Even Trankov did it last year.
Well, I wouldn't call it 'lovely'. I didn't like Stolbova before, I like her even less now.
No prob! I get it.My apologies if it was construed as mean; that certainly wasnt my intention. I just found the error and the ensuing reaction from Stolbova both surprising and fun.
I do! We cant have everyone behave the same and be all politically correct. Competitions in any sport gets boring that way. I prefer my skaters (and athletes in general) nice and pleasant and likable, but we all need some spice to keep things interesting. That way, we can better appreciate the personas we like and relate to better. I think that's why the polarizing Ashley Wagner draws so much attention- both good and bad.
I see your point. However, although I didn't see the medal ceremony, from what I have read here, she still had a sh**y attitude. It's one thing to react badly after a mistake, and quite another to STILL be like that afterwards, not wanting to pose for photos etc. It's rude and disrespectful to everyone.
I remember years ago when Surya Bonaly ripped off her bronze medal in a fit of pique, because she thought she 'should have won'. Disgusting behaviour!
^Some people still say Surya was robbed many times because she's black. I disagree with them, though.
In regards to Surya, she was just seriously crazy. No one in their right mind would reward her grossly telegraphed jumps, bunny hops, and relatively poor skating skills gold medals. Im sure she believed she deserved them all, but there is a difference between self entitlement and being upset at yourself.
A very lengthy clip from Swedish TV about Sotlbova's breakdown backstage. I have no idea what they are saying.
https://twitter.com/TV4Sport/status/561879763866763268
She apparently loved to skate but yes, she was never what you would call a 'complete' skater because she never possessed a natural artistic ability, even though she did try.
After a total of *five!* European Championship wins, I guess she really did feel entitled to World gold. My bad, it was the SILVER, in 1994, which she tore off in disgust.
A very lengthy clip from Swedish TV about Sotlbova's breakdown backstage. I have no idea what they are saying.
https://twitter.com/TV4Sport/status/561879763866763268
Bonus, same channel having a good laugh at Kilmov's fall. Also some new footage in KandC.
https://twitter.com/TV4Sport/status/561869320293085185
Bonus, same channel having a good laugh at Kilmov's fall. Also some new footage in KandC.
https://twitter.com/TV4Sport/status/561869320293085185
Don't speak Swedish, but it kind of sounded like an unbelieving laugh. You know, that alarmed convulsed laughter when you can't believe what you saw and are stunned for words.
That what I noticed on my screen too. She was skating like in singles today.
It was a good trick though.You should read the funny delusions people write in the youtube vids showing her blackflip into triple sal.
But K/S do harder SBS jumps
It was a good trick though.
But you're right of course and I think Surya won far too many medals anyway. I remember reading an interview a couple of years ago where Frank Carroll said (Surya was training with him at one point) that she was talented, but that her mother thought nothing of training basic skating skills and that she left after a couple of weeks. The mother was crazy and stupid and Surya obviously believed everything she said.
I think you cannot compare Ksenias behaviour to Suryas. Surya felt robbed and was mad at the judges. Ksenia was obviously mad but I don't think she was mad at Fedor, she was unhappy with the whole situation in general. Like a kid with a cone of icecream when it drops the cone. You can't blame anyone, but you're still really mad. And I think she knew that her behaviour at that moment was very childish and then she was probably mad at herself for feeling the way she felt etc..