I read it in the hard copy New York Times, but the online version seems to require a subscription. Perhaps someone can find a link that works. Anyway, here's the headline and opening sentence:
<<SPORTS OF THE TIMES
Real Olympians Don't Do Auditions
By GEORGE VECSEY
Published: January 22, 2006
As the day approaches, Michelle Kwan's private audition for the Winter Games in Turin, Italy, next month sounds more and more like a bad idea. >>
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Basically, Vecsey is opposed to the secret auditions that no one except the five USFSA officials will witness, thinks any such trials should take place out in the open to remove suspicions of commercial pressure and reputation judging, says that Kwan should have had to compete in Four Continents, and that she should be required to skate her complete programs with no do-overs and no isolated bits & pieces. There's more, but that covers the main points.
Lois
<<SPORTS OF THE TIMES
Real Olympians Don't Do Auditions
By GEORGE VECSEY
Published: January 22, 2006
As the day approaches, Michelle Kwan's private audition for the Winter Games in Turin, Italy, next month sounds more and more like a bad idea. >>
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Basically, Vecsey is opposed to the secret auditions that no one except the five USFSA officials will witness, thinks any such trials should take place out in the open to remove suspicions of commercial pressure and reputation judging, says that Kwan should have had to compete in Four Continents, and that she should be required to skate her complete programs with no do-overs and no isolated bits & pieces. There's more, but that covers the main points.
Lois