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Are you saying that Americans who don't know Japanese have been mispronouncing Kristi Yamaguchi's name all these years?
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Are you saying that Americans who don't know Japanese have been mispronouncing Kristi Yamaguchi's name all these years?
Yuko addressed the dilemma in a recent interview. I believe she said the "chi"-part of her name was in fact a mixture of "ti" and "chi", in Japanese. There's a complex set of transcription rules reg names derived from different languages. According to those rules, (Kristi) Yamaguchi is an American name, and is transcribed as such, while Kawaguti is a Japanese name and is treated differently, linguistically speaking.
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Julia - what a shame. Is she still planning to compete next season?
Sarah - that's excellent! I hope she'll do well.
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Does anyone know, why Ekaterina Kostenko/Roman Talan have withdrawn?
Sorry to hear about that. And very bad news for Hungary - I doubt that Bianka Padar will make it to the free skate.
I guess it'd be tough to sit through everyone but I really enjoy those early SP's seeing skaters from different countries that don't necessarily razzle and dazzle but nevertheless give it their best shot.
I really enjoy a lot of the lower ranked skaters, for what it's worth. A lot of them are willing to try programs that are really artistically unique - stuff that you'd never see any of the top skaters do. The Cantu sisters from Mexico, for example, always have great interpretation and Ana Cecilia has an amazing sit spin. I think there's a lot of enjoyable stuff from these lower ranked skaters.
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I really enjoy a lot of the lower ranked skaters, for what it's worth. A lot of them are willing to try programs that are really artistically unique - stuff that you'd never see any of the top skaters do. The Cantu sisters from Mexico, for example, always have great interpretation and Ana Cecilia has an amazing sit spin. I think there's a lot of enjoyable stuff from these lower ranked skaters.
The Mexican ladies were my favorite lower ranked skaters at
4CC. The Cantu sisters programs really stood out and you are right they certainly had a presence on the ice. Loved their costumes too.
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I too agree about some of the lower ranked skaters. One who stuck in my mind from Europeans is Javier Fernandez of Spain. I look forward to hearing how he does. Go, Javier!
Javi is also one of my "lesser-known" faves. I was living in Madrid when he first went to Europeans ('07) and the local news did a fluff piece on him - youngest man at Europeans, first Spaniard to land a triple axel, etc.. He seems like a really nice, down-to-earth kid as well as a skater with lots of potential.
I really enjoy a lot of the lower ranked skaters, for what it's worth. A lot of them are willing to try programs that are really artistically unique - stuff that you'd never see any of the top skaters do. The Cantu sisters from Mexico, for example, always have great interpretation and Ana Cecilia has an amazing sit spin. I think there's a lot of enjoyable stuff from these lower ranked skaters.
:agree:
It is possible fore some of them to make it to the final. Last year WANG TPE with low startnumber 6 ended upp in place 22. (where is she this year?)
And there there is always the hope for nice surprises :yes:
I would love to watch the early groups if possible. But I suppose there will be nothing of them on TV or online?
As for Javier F, I agree that he is great. He was one of the guys that gave me most at Europeans.(11th place) I am glad he is in the later group. 2008 he was in the earlier group and ended 30th. Will he be the rocket of the season?
I would try to watch on www.radio-canada.com/sports/patinage. They showed the early groups of 4cc. Also, you can watch it internationally.
If you're in Canada, try watching on cbc.ca. There you can get commentary as well!
Hope this helps!
Thank you, I will try radio-canada. It worked for me during 4cc. Good of them to send the earlier groups. I am happy...thanks again.
I really do like the earlier groups too, they can match the later groups technically but the judges always leave room in the PCS area and will probably score in the region of 15-20 for most skaters in the earlier group between 21-30 for the later group.
I would be surprised if any from the earlier group will make the cut into the free skate but you never know??
ps, Melinda Sherilyn Wang was not selected for worlds as she was behind another chinese taipai skater at 4CC's (the name has slipped my mind) and besides she is not in the kind of shape she was in last year.
Shame about Julia Sebestyen I don't think we will see her again at world's but she will aim for the olympics next year for sure!!
Glad Victoria Muniz is on the entries list, she was unlucky not to make the free skate last year, full of energy and attack.
PS Does anyone know what happened to Ami Parekh of India, did she retire to pursue other things??
I would be surprised if any from the earlier group will make the cut into the free skate but you never know??
ps, Melinda Sherilyn Wang was not selected for worlds as she was behind another chinese taipai skater at 4CC's (the name has slipped my mind) and besides she is not in the kind of shape she was in last year.
Shame about Julia Sebestyen I don't think we will see her again at world's but she will aim for the olympics next year for sure!!
Glad Victoria Muniz is on the entries list, she was unlucky not to make the free skate last year, full of energy and attack.
PS Does anyone know what happened to Ami Parekh of India, did she retire to pursue other things??
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Well, they must be thrilled. Not about their colleagues' injury of course, but about the opportunity to go to L.A. and to Worlds. They can just enjoy the experience, nobody really expects much from them. The three spots have to be secured by K/S and M/T anyway. I think these two have some potential, with their good clear lines and nice basic skills.
Agreed, they must be thrilled, especially after having to withdraw from the JGPF and Russian Nats due to her injury. Their 3T is also consistent, so that's a great sign. They struggle a bit with the throws sometimes, but then she lands them, they're gorgeous. They also are very consistent in getting high level elements.
For a team that's only been together since 2007 - this is a great accomplishment!
oooh. great tip - thx
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