Triple Axel Gives Sawada An Edge

[gsk8]

Japan's Aki Sawada, who won the Japanese novice title in 2001, was virtually unknown until last season, when she finished fifth at her first major international competition, the ... More

 

[jesslily]

She has tremendous jumping ability. Last year at Jr. World she was way undermarked.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

This is yet another Japanese Lady in the in aresenal. Just line them up side by side and what do you have?

Michelle Kwan............................ Fumie Suguri............... Susanna Poykio
Sasha Cohen...............................Shizuka Arakawa..........Alissa Drei
Angela Nikidinov.......................... Miki Ando......................Alina Ketunnen
Jenny Kirk ....................................Yoshie Onda
Bebe Liang....................................Yukina Ota
Yebin Mok......................................Mao Asada
Alissa Czisny................................ Ali Sakawada
Kimmie Meissner
Katy Taylor

And how many more from each arsenal? How much will see of each? Can you pick a winner? Can you pick a favorite?

Joe

 

[jesslily]

Aki Sawada's jumping technique and the rotation flow are so great and should be listed as #4 Japanese lady. Acturally she could do better than Kirk and Liang at competitions.