Amber Corwin Retires

[R.D.]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11964559

well, I say "about time!"...in a way, of course

but seriously, how old is she? Anyway, best wishes to her in the future.

 

[coolio]

Old story....

 

[R.D.]

um, not really, as the article was written four hours ago (as of this posting)...unless four hours is old to you

 

[CDMM1991]

Thanks for the article RD!

 

[Mathman]

Good that she intends to stay involved with her USFS committees. I believe she was on the committee that had to approve Michelle Kwan's petition for a bye to the Olympics (she recused herself bcause of personal acquaintance with Michelle -- a little bit strange because who in skating doesn't know Michelle, but anyway...). She is also the "athletes' representative" to the ISU, IIRC.

Her Breakfast at Tiffany's program was super.

 

[heyang]

In the article, it said she is 27. One has to respect her for persevering for so long even without medalling. As a skater, I'm sure her continued involvement on various boards will be an asset to the USFSA.

 

[Saundy]

I have always admired Amber Corwin. She was always in the shadow of the more elite US Skaters, but I always enjoyed her skating. She reminds me alot of Jennifer Robinson. Never in the top 5 in the world, but always SO classy, both of them.

I wish her the very best of luck with her future plans. She's had a career to be proud of.

 

[iluvtodd]

i always admired & respected Amber. I'll miss her, but I hope she stays involved with the sport some way.

 

[Spirit]

Nationals will not be the same without Amber. It was always comforting knowing year after year that she would be there.

 

[Dee4707]

Nationals will not be the same without Amber. It was always comforting knowing year after year that she would be there.

I agree and I give her credit for trying and trying and trying.

Dee

 

[ladysarahchatto]

Good that she intends to stay involved with her USFS committees. I believe she was on the committee that had to approve Michelle Kwan's petition for a bye to the Olympics (she recused herself bcause of personal acquaintance with Michelle -- a little bit strange because who in skating doesn't know Michelle, but anyway...). She is also the "athletes' representative" to the ISU, IIRC.

Her Breakfast at Tiffany's program was super.

I loved Amber's Breakfast At Tiffany program and I always felt she skated just because she loved it. Medals weren't the most important thing. The best of luck to her in all her future endeavors!:thumbsup: