Gracie Gold

[waterfall braid]

Best of luck to Gracie , I hope she’s enjoys it and is happy with how she skates!

 

[princessalica]

https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/s...us-on-return-to-competition-after-depression/

She seems to be very open and self-aware.

 

[VenusHalley]

I feel this program is in a way what Katarina's Witt 1994 LP has been. Only on more personal level and a dedication to all the people who struggle with inner demons.

Triples, levels, transition... it does not matter here. If there were GOE for bravery and fighting spirit, it would be +5 all across the board.

Good luck to you, Gracie. Just go there and enjoy skating. You don't owe anything to anybody, but yourself.

 

[moonvine]

Lovely article on Gracie. Hope it isn't a duplication. https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/11/14/gracie-gold-rostelecom-cup-comeback/

 

[macy]

Gracie's SP from practice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnDD7tKCgHg

i've never heard this version before and i love it! it's very different from the others and the choreography is great. bravo to jeremy.

 

[princessalica]

So she hasn't done much jumping in her practice run throughs - and I know that happens - but there is part of me that is hoping that she is totally trying to fly under the radar and will come out and do a lot better than some expect.

 

[Tutto]

Good luck Gracie :luv17:

 

[demarinis5]

Wishing Gracie Good Luck!

 

[macy]

anyone have a livestream??

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

anyone have a livestream??

Someone shared this in the event thread. Use at your own ris though....I will

https://ok.ru/video/1330898935315

 

[macy]

i am so proud of her. this took HUGE guts, and this is only the beginning. she can only go up from here!

 

[jenm]

I'm so proud of Gracie. To be able to come back from depression and decide to skate competitively is a huge deal. Skate for yourself, Gracie! :thumbsup:

 

[doublequad]

that was a terrible score... but so proud of her for trying

 

[shiroKJ]

Oof..

It was always going to be an uphill battle....but as long as shes doing things on her own terms I think she'll be okay.

 

[Lunalovesskating]

that was a terrible score... but so proud of her for trying

She looked devestated after the score was announced

 

[MarinHondas]

I think she should have tried an easier layout. Starting off right back where you left off is unrealistic. Proud of her ofc! I just wish we would have gone slower with an easier short. Best of luck in the free. You can only go up from here.

 

[Mrs. P]

I appreciate the vulnerability from Gracie. She could have said, I'm not ready and not showed up. But she decided to show us as she was. She got through a tough skate and it wasn't the end of the world. Onward to tomorrow.

 

[doublequad]

agreed... definitely took guts to do that SP instead of withdraw

 

[shiroKJ]

Maybe she should try 3T3T and see how that works out. It'll get some 3-3's under her feet while she adjusts...

 

[princessalica]

Well, and I'd imagine that nerves also got the best of her. But she still performed. And I'm proud that she was willing to put this out there.