Ladies sp 7:15 est!!!!

[R.D.]

Well.... I don't think it was a choice. I think she had a good shot at making that 2006 Olympic team and really wanted it. It was one of her many disappointments.

Well, I use the word "chose" very loosely. I know she didn't ACTIVELY choose to peak late, but it's still interesting.

Yes, 2006 was a disappointment for her. But I say 2010 was an even bigger one.

 

[Layfan]

argh. My freed is freezing. It better not when Rachael and Ashley skate. :scowl:

 

[MK's Winter]

That's right. Wow. She's lasted a really long time. And to think that now, rather than then, is when she chose to really make her mark.

I think Alyssa is very very capable of medaling at Worlds if she continues to skate as wonderful as she has. With each competition her confidence grows and I think that was all she was lacking. She is a beautiful skater!

 

[lavender]

Did anybody recognize the guy sitting with Kristine M in the kissncry? I know he used to be a figure skater, I just cant place his name

Derrick something...use to skate.

 

[Layfan]

Well, I use the word "chose" very loosely. I know she didn't ACTIVELY choose to peak late, but it's still interesting.

Yes, 2006 was a disappointment for her. But I say 2010 was an even bigger one.

Most definitely. And the way 2009 ended at worlds, of course.

 

[Nadine]

Kelli Zhou is so tiny (reminiscent of Caroline Zhang a few yrs. ago), but one huge difference. She's tiny but she JUMPS big! Loved the spread eagle into the 2A. Sorry can't remember the other jumps b/c my mind was still on the performance of the other girl before her.

 

[MissCleo]

Derrick something...use to skate.

delmore, thanks for joggin my memory

 

[emma]

glad to hear you comments Nadine on Mussademba - that part I saw was truly lovely (just after the fall)....she is really magical. I'm happy for her.

 

[R.D.]

I think Alyssa is very very capable of medaling at Worlds if she continues to skate as wonderful as she has. With each competition her confidence grows and I think that was all she was lacking. She is a beautiful skater!

She seems to go from good result-bad result-good result-bad at Nationals. good in 07, bad in 08, good in 09, bad in '10...

 

[Spun Silver]

Kristine was not as good as she can be, but she did well considering her injury. Loved Kelly Zhou, a very balletic skater with such an expressive use of her head. 21.30 + 20.08, tot 41.38. Deserved better, IMO.

 

[Layfan]

oh Holy Cow! Vanessa Lam was AWESOME.

 

[Spun Silver]

Whoa, a new star - standing O for Vanessa. Exquisite! Strong!

 

[MK's Winter]

She seems to go from good result-bad result-good result-bad at Nationals. good in 07, bad in 08, good in 09, bad in '10...

She has been on a pretty steady course this season, Gold at Skate Canada, Bronze at TEB and gold at the GPF. I see a major difference in her this season. I also think her coaching change to Yuka and Jason has made a world of good.

 

[emma]

omg, vanessa lam is too adorable. Love her light purple dress that her mom designed; spread eagles into double axle; triple lutz double toe; triple flip; fast, spunky, good spins ....she's got a great future.

 

[lavender]

Very nice from Vanessa Lam but she has the smallest jumps.

Glad to see her doing the lutz or flip. Most of the girls are doing triple toe combos.

 

[Nadine]

HUGE applause, SO, for Vanessa Lam. She skated to A&P music "Time to Say Goodbye" (Sarah Hughes also skated to it in the same color lavendar dress in a pro/am). Gorgeous opening double spread eagle into 2A!!!! Followed up by 3L/2R, and another jump? Nice debut.

 

[MK's Winter]

omg, vanessa lam is too adorable. Love her light purple dress that her mom designed; spread eagles into double axle; triple lutz double toe; triple flip; fast, spunky, good spins ....she's got a great future.

I wish I could see this, but according to Universal Sports we must focus on Nagano and Sydney Olympics

 

[Nadine]

ps: her jumps are Tara Lipinski like, fully rotated, but small, I agree lavender.

57.61 5th place!

 

[emma]

into 5th, wow that was great for her!!!! Yes, her third jump pass was a 3flip I believe. And yes, those opening spread eagles were very nice. Terrific!!!

Ok, last group.....

 

[ucrgirl]

Nice job Vanessa. I look forward to watching that program.