mira leung has sights set on 2010 podium

[passion]

"mira leung has sight set on 2010 podium" is stated in the Vancouver Sun today. For someone who has yet to make top ten at Worlds is this just hype coming from media or is this genuine stuff from Mira? I just don't think it's a wise thing for the media to do OR for Mira to predict because either way it's a tall order to follow up on. What do you think? Personally, I think they should leave Mira alone and let her do her thing so that she can surpass any expectations rather than pin her up against a wall (if it is media hype).

 

[PolymerBob]

This is pretty much a non-issue. Every competitive figure skater has his/her sights set on the 2010 podium. Now if she Mira had said "I have no intention of making the 2010 podium.", then that would be news.

 

[Medusa]

I also think that this is quite a healthy attitude - if you are good already and being the second best Canadian lady is good - you mostly want to achieve more. What is she supposed to say, I want to make the top twenty? Of course not everybody can be on the podium (have you noticed how many men want to become Olympic Champion in 2010? Very different from 2002 and 2006 where the Russian flag had already booked its place in the middle). I hope for the young lady that she fulfils her dreams and doesn't get miserable while doing that.

 

[cristina]

Everybody can say that... and then? In what age she is in 2010?

 

[passion]

I geuss it brings up an issue of what is realistic. I mean, do you aim for a podium finish or do you aim to skate a great program and just do your best? Is it healthy to be realistic or are you in fact creating limitations in your mind by being "realistic"? If you are not "realistic" with your goals does it set you up for disappointment and is that healthy?

 

[passion]

Everybody can say that... and then? In what age she is in 2010?

I think she'll be 20 shy of turning 21 by a month.

 

[Ladskater]

I think it is great. It shows what Mira is made of - true grit! Here in Canada we need more of our athletes to have that attitude. It's taken a lot of time, but slowly our athletes are starting to be more positive about themselves. Canada has always struggled when it comes to having a positive self-image and positive self-talk - especially during the Olympics. Hey, why not? After all we are hosting the Olympics right here in Vancouver/Whistler - why not have a positive outlook? I say "go Mira" and more power to her.

 

[skatergirl45]

Well, two years away you can say what you want. Also, the media will not care about somebody who just wants to have the skate of her life at the Olympics. They want somebody who at least hopes she can medal.
I do not know how much publicity Mira gets in Canada, but at least this is good publicity.

 

[Tinymavy15]

well nice dream

 

[Winnipeg]

I agree with the post stating what else can she say......."I just want to have fun out there? :disapp:

I found it a tad annoying when a former female Canadian skater used to tell the media she just had fun out there and was happy she could land a jump after falling on the first two.............................:frown2:

Go for it Mira:thumbsup:

 

[chuckm]

If Mira really wanted a spot on the podium, she would be working her butt off to fix her horrid jump technique, and work even harder on trying to express her inner musicality.

Dreams are great, but a skater who wants the big prize has to find out what is wrong in her skating, and make every effort to correct flaws and enhance assets. So far, what I have seen is Mira trying to emulate past top skaters in her choice of music, and that's about it.

But maybe that's because Mira sees herself through her mother's eyes, and therefore there ARE no flaws. Too bad!

 

[laceup]

WOW ~~~ I actually totally agree with chuckm !!!

 

[Wrlmy]

What's so wrong with "having fun out there". Being able to compete at Olympics is a great achievement itself. Sure, not all of olympians are top contenders, but each of them has different goals. Seeing Slyvia Fontana, Elena Liashanko, and Tugba Karademir give their all at Torino was one of my favorite moments.

 

[Vodka Shot]

Personally I like it when a skater admits there's no way in hell they're winning a competition and comes right and says they're fighting for bronze or hope to place in the top 10 or whatever. I think it shows realism.

 

[passion]

What's so wrong with "having fun out there". Being able to compete at Olympics is a great achievement itself. Sure, not all of olympians are top contenders, but each of them has different goals. Seeing Slyvia Fontana, Elena Liashanko, and Tugba Karademir give their all at Torino was one of my favorite moments.

Yeah. I remember Sylvia Fontana and that was a moment to remember. She was just so happy with herself. Who cares about the medal! I geuss every skater is different and has their different goals. It sounds like Mira really wants a podium finish rather than just having fun. I just hope she won't get disappointed with the results if it doesn't happen. People have criticized her for being delusional in the past. That's why I think she should just focus on doing her best and not worry about podium finish. She's got to be happy with all her improvements over the years because she really has come a long way since her first appearance as a senior five or six years ago. She does have a ways to go yet if she wants to reach her goal of becoming world champion, but she is definitely moving in the right direction.

 

[netnuts]

. She does have a ways to go yet if she wants to reach her goal of becoming world champion, but she is definitely moving in the right direction.

She needs to rotate that freaking 2A first... Otherwise she'll be lucky to squeeze into the bottom of the free skate...

 

[shanm]

I think Mira should be shooting for a medal in the Grand Prix before she starts thinking about a medal in the Olympics.

 

[chuckm]

I think Mira should be shooting for a medal in the Grand Prix before she starts thinking about a medal in the Olympics.

ITA. Myra's just completed her 3rd full season in the GP, and her top finish in 6 events over 3 years was 5th. If she can't come close to medaling in the GP, I don't see any hope for a podium finish at Worlds, let alone the Olympics.