I recall that Josee Landed It in the practices at the Professional Event, and apparently it was huge, which is not surprising given that all of her jumps had tons of amplitude. However, I'm almost certain that she didn't land it in the competition - I believe she either popped or doubled it, so the triple axle wasn't the reason she beat michelle.
In addition, I heard heard about Lisa Sargent's triple axel and spent a ton of time searching for evidence online but was unable to find any videos.
Alaine Chartrand also spent a season attempting it, and I recall at least a couple efforts, but they were nowhere near close. Same with Angela - I don't think hers was rotated fully. I can picture in my mind the competition she attempted it at, though I don't recall seeing it in slow mo. However, although I wouldn't bet the farm on it, I am pretty sure it would have been under or downgraded today.
The one I'm disappointed I didn't see was Jose's though because I bet it would have been huge. Also, Lisa Sargent had a lot of pop in her jumps, and back in her days the ladies had typically much better technique on their double axles, so I wouldn't be surprised if it had a lot of spring to it.
Which reminds me - I know that Elizabeth Manley could land them as well. I may even have seen a video, though I can't be sure. Liz Manley's double axle was similar to Tiffany chins, with a ton of thrust, great arm action, and a big step up, similar to Brian orser's, and you can find videos of Tiffany Chin's beautiful double axles. So I don't doubt that Liz would have had a great one as well.
So there you go - 40 years ago you had a Canadian woman Landing a triple axle!
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But it was noted in the competition thread as being a downgrade in addition to the fall.
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