Interesting point from a new Yu-Na article posted in another thread:
"In Kim's absence this season, no female skater has emerged as a serious threat to the South Korean. In six Grand Prix events, Ashley Wagner of the U.S. was the only skater to score more than 190 points in total. In her previous seasons, Kim routinely topped 190 points and surpassed 200 points three times."
Ashley has certainly had an excellent season so far, but this reminds us that it's a bit early to anoint her the favorite for Worlds.
Obviously, whoever wrote that is assuming that Kim will be back to her old self. Perhaps, and I'm rooting for her. But it's hardly a sure thing.
It's true that no lady out there today matches the Kim that won Olympic gold. But will Kim be that Kim?
Comebacks are hard.