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#ThrowbackThursday

I posted the links below about the down-to-earth Aarons in the Younger Siblings thread, but ICYMT there or when they first were published:

The Inside Edge with Sarah and Drew
[First part is about the Aaron family: "Three is better than one"]
(10/20/2010)
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101020&content_id=15741534&vkey=ice_news

Max Aaron wins U.S. junior men’s title
January 26, 2011 - by Elvin Walker
Photography © Jay Adeff
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/01/max-aaron-wins-junior-mens-title/

And a recent fun #tbt scenic shot of Max and familiar friends reacting to the Golden Gate Bridge:

@IceDreamsTour
Having fun in the sun! @Hannah_Miller1 @MaxTAaron @SammiCesario @jasonbskates #tbt #icedreams2013 pic.twitter.com/TxO11cgL9p
8:51 AM - 22 Aug 13
https://twitter.com/IceDreamsTour/statuses/370574004626526208

#Throwbacks

#2013IceDreamsTour
 

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Instagram video from coachtomz (Aug 29):
US Champs hard at work: Olympian Rachael Flatt assists Max Aaron with part of his long program choreography. So proud of both of them!
http://instagram.com/p/dnVCpZjY_I/?igref=ogexp


ETA, ICYMI:

Below are links to video, photos, and article re Aaron and Zawadzki in action (off ice) at the S.T.A.R.S. combine in July 2013. All from last month, but I don't think any of it was posted elsewhere on GS.

Olympic ice skating hopefuls test their skills (1:49 video)
Published: July 22, 2013
Almost 20 young men and women -- all ice skaters -- showed up to the Standardized Testing of Athleticism to Recognize Skaters program (STARS) this month to get feedback on what they need to work on, and how.
http://gazette.com/olympic-ice-skating-hopefuls-test-their-skills/multimedia/video/2560398318001
In addition to Aaron and Zawadzki, I'm pretty sure that Jordan Moeller can be seen testing his skills. (And maybe Mroz in a different sequence?? Can't make out the face.) Jason Brown seems to be visible in the bkgd.​

Four photos of Aaron and Zawadzki as they are tested:

Tests assess skills, weakness of young, competitive US ice skaters
By Stephanie Earls
Updated: July 24, 2013 at 10:27 am • Published: July 23, 2013 | 12:00 am
http://gazette.com/tests-assess-skills-weakness-of-young-competitive-us-ice-skaters/article/1503807

#Throwbacks

#2013JulyS.T.A.R.S.combine
 

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Entire digital version of SKATING magazine's August/September Issue -- with Max Aaron on the cover -- is now available online:

pp. 22-27: "Rocket Man: High-flying Aaron soaring toward Sochi," cover story by Sarah S. Brannen
pp. 20-21: "Jumpin' Ahead," article incl. Aaron + Ashley Cain, re the University of Delaware motion-capture/simulation technology for jumps
subtitle: ISP Athletes Using 3D Simulation System To Master Triples, Quads
p. 5: "Countdown to Sochi," brief article incl. Aaron + Josh Farris and Ryan Bradley on set at promo event for Universal Sports show in advance of Oct. 30 premiere​

ETA (Sep 21), another Pinterest photo -- similar to or the same as a photo in Skating magazine:

#2013SkatingMagazineCoverStory

#UniversityOfDelawareTechnology

#SochiHopeful
 

Binthere

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Wonder when the photos were taken. His hair is definitely different from the season, and even further, different from how he wore it at Champs Camp (as seen in the Shibsibs video)
 

lcd

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Glad to hear that the rumoured injury and withdrawal in the Men's event at Salt Lake is not Max. All the best to the competitors. Best wishes for speedy and complete recoveries for those with injuries at this time of year.
 

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Fellow skaters tweeted photos of Max Aaron as they all travel to SLC:



If ‏@joshDfarris is part of the same caravan, then they all are having a long day:
Finally leaving denver after being delayed for 5 hours!! #strugglebus
7:13 PM - 10 Sep 13
https://twitter.com/joshDfarris/status/377615765660114944

ETA, Instagram caption (Sep 10) from coachtomz:
#Travelday #airports #delayed #thunderstorms Max and I are on our way to Salt Lake City for the International Classic but not without the plane:/
http://instagram.com/p/eGTzmfjY5e/
[They do not appear in the photo, which was taken at the gate and shows the absence of a plane at the end of the jetway.]​

:bmrk: 2013 U.S. INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING CLASSIC :bmrk:​
 

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Max Aaron off-ice photos at SLC Classic (#8 and #9 in Thursday's backstage photo gallery from IN):


Also:

http://instagram.com/p/eL0L8Pm3zn/ from usfigureskating [LOL, I think the caption should say that Camerlengo looks intense]

https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/378353978553028609

ETA, love this tweet from @SkatingLesson:
The entire Aaron family makes us want to do three long programs a day. Plus sections. #SLC2013
9:50 PM - 12 Sep 13
https://twitter.com/SkatingLesson/status/378380127429591040

#2013U.S.InternationalClassic
 

KKonas

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Aaron's practice was terrific. He looked more nervous for the competition. But he is a fighter.
 

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Thanks, KKonas. Appreciate your comments above :thumbsup: (as well as all your contributions to the SLC thread).

And thanks to Jennifer Comeaux :bow: for this short (fourteen-second) but sweet video after the men's medal ceremony in SLC.
The caption notes that Josh Farris is signing autographs :), and also shown in the same shot is Max Aaron enjoying interaction with the crowd.

#2013U.S.InternationalClassic
 

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Jennifer's photo of Max and Josh hugging at the podium is also hands-down the cutest most adorable photo ever.
 

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Jennifer's photo of Max and Josh hugging at the podium is also hands-down the cutest most adorable photo ever.

:agree: Yes, that one was memorable for me too.

Max and Josh also show a very nice connection in this pose tweeted by USFS. They both are reaching all the way around Carriere [no offense to him :)] to rest a hand on each other's shoulder and share the moment together.

#2013U.S.InternationalClassic
 

karne

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Well, I suppose they train together a lot, plus Max's coach is Josh's ex-coach (I wonder if they were ever training mates?) When you see someone for hours pretty much every day, you're liable to either hate their guts or be good mates. Looks like Josh and Max are the latter.
 

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All true, but the athlete who is not aware that those that BOTHER to either stay for medal ceremonies, or look at and look for photos, will be scrutinizing the HECK out of the body language, the tone of facial expressions (even fleeting ones - recall Maroney's "not impressed" was actually a twitch of the lips that lasted barely 2 seconds) and then extrapolate all sorts of things from the "performances" that occur then as well.

THIS medal ceremony seemed to include much in the way of genuine friendly/sportsmanship behavior, but every skater I've known who has gone to the podium either happy or sad, has (at least the intelligent ones) been highly aware that it could involve a LOT OF ACTING.
 

karne

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And some of us just aren't that cynical.
 

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Max Aaron Skates through September’s Standards

Quote re SLC FS:
“Tonight was going to be a big test for me,” Aaron said in a phone interview after the event. “I’ll be honest: I failed at my plan. But failing isn’t going to stop me from going back to the chalkboard and working things out.”​

Quote re Skate America:
“It would be an honor for me to be on the ice with him,” Aaron said of Lysecek [sic]. “It would be a dream come true. He’s an idol of mine. I’ve looked up to him for quite some time.
“And, hopefully, being on that podium with him.” Which, Aaron said, “would be an amazing thing.”​

#2013U.S.InternationalClassic

#2013SkateAmerica
 

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Gracie Gold.

As for present tense to this very day, I am not aware of any indication either way in recent weeks (although past tense, yes).
Not trying to gossip or stir up any rumor mill. No matter what, I hope that each one is happy.
 
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