Memorable Debuts on the JGP

[denise3lz]

Japan and the world have another Mao and a new Mao, new era.

 

[TallyT]

Probably due to competing with Plushenko. Somewhere along the line a men's spot was lost and the battle for 2010 & 2014 became intense. Plushenko was doing pro stuff and was often injured but decided to make a comeback at home Olympics. Russia had only earned one spot for Olympics and Plushenko WD after winning the SP leaving no Russian man to replace him in time. I wish I remembered the details, but I don't and am too tired to look them up.

That makes sense, it just seems so sad that a promising career just fell apart and his scores plummeted after a promising start. I know he isn't the only one (and Han Yan's is even sadder because his early senior career was good).

 

[labgoat]

That makes sense, it just seems so sad that a promising career just fell apart and his scores plummeted after a promising start. I know he isn't the only one (and Han Yan's is even sadder because his early senior career was good).

That’s why I posted them here when they were young and strong and beautiful skaters.