Mariah Bell retires from competitive skating

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[Mauvedreamer]

Wishing her all the best for her future. A very joyful and charming skater . Good luck Mariah.⚘

 

[georgia]

so we lost the only US female skater with complete jumps. She will be missed!

 

[reader3]

Best wishes to her.

 

[drivingmissdaisy]

Does this leave Gracie as the only female former Worlds/Olympic competitor skating for the US?

 

[cheerknithanson]

Does this leave Gracie as the only female former Worlds/Olympic competitor skating for the US?

I think Bradie Tennell is still around.

 

[Lynse]

Thank Mariah for all the great skating. Good wishes for joy in your next adventures!

 

[macy]

 

[CellarDweller]

I wish her the best of luck and years of happiness!

 

[Skater Boy]

Wow the door is open for Gracie Gold to get back on the American world team. Three spots. Everyone should be fighting for it; because after worlds the Americans might be down to two spots. Worse can you imagine if things go really bad and US is down to one woman? With Bradie injured still it appears. Liu retired. Bell retired. I thought CHen was taking the year off from competitive skating. Wow. This could be Gold's moment. Her one moment in time.

 

[mrrice]

Thank You for sharing the gift of your beautiful skating with the world. It has been an absolute pleasure cheering for you over the years. I wish you the very best in the next chapter of your life.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Wow the door is open for Gracie Gold to get back on the American world team. Three spots. Everyone should be fighting for it; because after worlds the Americans might be down to two spots. Worse can you imagine if things go really bad and US is down to one woman? With Bradie injured still it appears. Liu retired. Bell retired. I thought CHen was taking the year off from competitive skating. Wow. This could be Gold's moment. Her one moment in time.

We still have Isabeau Levito. But you're right. Gracie does has a chance.

 

[demarinis5]

Wishing Mariah a happy and bright future!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

All the best to Mariah! I’m a bit sad I never got to see her skate live (I bought a rabbit plush for Worlds 2020!) but glad she achieved so much and is getting to retire on her own terms as a US champion, Olympian, and small bronze World medalist Hope she’s got some fun show programs in the future and has a smooth transition into whatever her immediate (and not-so-immediate) future plans may be.

 

[CoyoteChris]

One thing I will always remember...besides our short chats....is how she interacted with the fans in the arena when they approached her...she always had time for a selfie with a little kid and a smile.....and of course she loves dogs..... I think she will do just fine on whatever path she chooses

 

[Azikin]

Sad. I'll miss her smile.. even while skating on Hallelujah...

 

[FaustinaF]

Yes she was really a beautiful skater to see on ice, and I always remember her bright and joyful smile, even during her performances!! I liked her so much, she was my favorite Usa woman skater! Good luck Mariah!!

 

[pearly]

Mariah, you were a joy to watch. You will be missed. Best of luck!

 

[ladyjane]

Wishing Mariah all the best for the future! I am going to miss her as I love her skating.

 

[Anni234]

Sad to see her go, but her career was inspiring indeed. Very happy having been here for her breakthrough season in 2016 and eventually seeing her in the Olympics. I hoped she’d stay around for one more season to go for a worlds medal she so narrowly missed out on, but wish her all the success in the future.