- Joined
- Jun 21, 2003
In 2004, Stephane Lambiel was the best spinner in the sport.
Two years later, in Torino, he was scored fourth in spins behind Lysacek (?), Plushenko (??) and Buttle.
Is Stephane another victim of the CoP?
To me, it looks like Stephane faced the same problem that Michelle did in adapting his skills to the requirements on the new system. He was caught between doing the same elegant and crowd-thrilling moves that he had made his mark with, versus putting in the necessary awkward contortions to get an extra level.
In Michelles' case, she hurt her back and was never the same.
In Stephane's, it seems like he is caught half-way between doing what he knows he can do best, and tying to play the game.
How do you think this will play out in the next couple of years?
Two years later, in Torino, he was scored fourth in spins behind Lysacek (?), Plushenko (??) and Buttle.
Is Stephane another victim of the CoP?
To me, it looks like Stephane faced the same problem that Michelle did in adapting his skills to the requirements on the new system. He was caught between doing the same elegant and crowd-thrilling moves that he had made his mark with, versus putting in the necessary awkward contortions to get an extra level.
In Michelles' case, she hurt her back and was never the same.
In Stephane's, it seems like he is caught half-way between doing what he knows he can do best, and tying to play the game.
How do you think this will play out in the next couple of years?