Kwan splits with Ference?

[windspirit]

That's an interesting question, Ladybug. What I got out of the Olympic Committee rules, as posted by Windspirit on this thread, was that these were sanctions for coaches, not for athletes. So maybe the coach could be sanctioned, but the skater does not face punishment (?)

The document I gave a link to is called "Coaching Ethics Code", so maybe there's another one for athletes, too. But I think that people make too much of it. Even if Michelle were dating her coach, someone would have to officially report it and prove why it's so bad, and hurtful to anyone.

I can see why people thought Jackie Mero's case was bad: she was married, and the student lived in her and her husband's house. I've heard that her student was of age, but that doesn't change the fact that she violated a few rather important "rules" (for lack of the word). It's a little as if you started dating a foster kid (of age) living with you and your spouse.

Here's an excerpt about reporting violations of the Code:
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6.07 Improper Complaints
Coaches do not file or encourage the filing of ethics complaints that are frivolous and are intended to harm the respondent rather than to protect the public.
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If Williams is married, that would complicate things, but I don't think they're really dating, no. I've heard that Michelle's dating Larry King.

 

[Mathman]

I heard it was Howard Stern.

 

[maxell1313]

I heard Tiger just got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, so he's off the market. Howard Stern is an interesting suggestion, but I just know she'd fall head over heels in love with Tom Green (Drew Barrymore's ex) if given the chance.

 

[ladybug]

I certainly don't want to start any rumors But I saw her acting pretty cozy with Micky Mouse.

 

[hockeyfan228]

I certainly don't want to start any rumors But I saw her acting pretty cozy with Micky Mouse.

You weren't supposed to say anything about that

 

[Mathman]

(Oops, sorry about that edit, Hockeyfan. I hit the wrong button by mistake.)

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I certainly don't want to start any rumors But I saw her acting pretty cozy with Micky Mouse.
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You weren't supposed to say anything about that

Awww, she looks so happy!

http://www.sports-hotline.com.tw/hall_of_fame/kwan_18.html

But isn't Mickey 75 years old?

 

[RealtorGal]

But isn't Mickey 75 years old?

Well, lots of older guys--particularly those Hollywood types--date (or even marry) younger women! Not that there's anything wrong with that!

Harrison Ford / Calista Flockhart
Warren Beatty / Annette Bening
John Derek / Ursula Andress/Linda Evans/Bo Derek
Mickey Mouse / Michelle Kwan

 

[Hermione_Granger]

I wonder how Minnie feels about this ?
Personally I couldn't see the relationship working out.
He's mouse, she's human. Inter-spieces dating never
works out.

((coughcough))Alexei..where are you ?((coughcough))

--Hermione

 

[Mathman]

I wonder how Minnie feels about this?--Hermione

http://www.sports-hotline.com.tw/hall_of_fame/kwan_19.html

 

[RealtorGal]

Well, in that photo, it looks like Michelle has definitely come between them! I have to give Minnie credit, though. She's certainly putting on a brave face!

 

[tharrtell]

The caption says she's frolicking with the both of them ...

 

[mpal2]

No Comment - it would probably be censored anyway!

 

[Hermione_Granger]

Wow, the look Michelle's giving Mickey.....priceless !
To me, it looks like Minnie might be planning a revenge
of some sort. I have a feeling that Minnie's just biding
her time, then when no one suspects it, WHAM !! She's going
to do a Tonya Harding on her.

 

[Mathman]

I have a feeling that Minnie's just biding
her time, then when no one suspects it, WHAM !! She's going
to do a Tonya Harding on her. -- Hermione

Well, don't forget that Nancy Kerrigan jilted Mickey in 1994. The break-up was very public and messy. Poor Mickey. I'm sure he felt humiliated and swore never to get involved with a figure skater again.

MM

 

[ladybug]

Maybe it wasn't Tonya Harding at all. Maybe it was Ms. Minnie all the time.

Revenge can be sweet.

Ladybug