Michelle who?
I believe he was being facetious, but it bears saying that I think Kwan was just not that popular in Europe. His point is that Zagitova being forgotten in the Americas means nothing really.
Please don’t tell me you’re a Michelle hater?! I think noskates was a bit harsh with saying Alina will be forgotten, but Michelle was such a presence during her time. 5 World titles is an amazing feat, especially in a time when the sport was being advanced technically, Michelle showed that skating isn’t just about jumps!
I also wouldn't say Kwan is a huge name in the US anymore. It's really not like Hanyu or Kim and maybe Asada who'll remain visible for years to come. It remains to be seen if any other skater will ever reach that. Maybe Russians can speak about the Russians.
I also wouldn't say Kwan is a huge name in the US anymore. It's really not like Hanyu or Kim and maybe Asada who'll remain visible for years to come. It remains to be seen if any other skater will ever reach that. Maybe Russians can speak about the Russians.
Michelle who?
I think 10 years from now if someone mentions Zagitova and you're not a figure skating fan or Russian you might say "who?"
First of all, How Dare You?! :curse:
I'm kidding.
Kind of. You can't joke about this. It's still too soon.....
Michelle deserved all the Olympic Gold Medals!
As for this -
I think you really have to include the Japanese in the group that will remember Alina's name 10 years from now. They might even remember her dog's name in 10 years.
Unfortunately, the non-fans of figure skating in United States will have a hard time remembering any skater's name for 10 minutes.
Ok, I also don't think noskates was being arrogant, just genuinely pointing out what will become of Zagitova in the US.
USA is not the whole world.
I mean I agree with you. I stated as much in a post on this thread, saying Kwan wasn't popular in the Europe, which is where you were coming from. But I don't believe noskates did it out of arrogance - rather because of where they live. Maybe they could've worded differently.