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I am not sure I am that keen on the team event. I think it is too much extra pressure on the skaters and chances of injury are great before their individual events. I wonder if it is worth it. Anyone else feel this way?
Although I can't resist saying: it should be the 'redemption song'....
I have a hard time buying the argument. This would suggest that figure skating is the OMG MOST DIFFICULT SPORT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD to suggest they can't do more than two events in a single competition. Especially when a lot of them are only doing one extra event. Nevermind skiiers, snowboarders, speedskaters, etc are all able to compete in multiple strenuous pressure filled events.
Skating needs to get over itself. Or stop crying "we're a sport".
Not trying to be overly harsh, but really it just seems like we're crying over a hangnail (which yes, hurt, but you get over it).
I have a hard time buying the argument. This would suggest that figure skating is the OMG MOST DIFFICULT SPORT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD to suggest they can't do more than two events in a single competition. Especially when a lot of them are only doing one extra event. Nevermind skiiers, snowboarders, speedskaters, etc are all able to compete in multiple strenuous pressure filled events.
Skating needs to get over itself. Or stop crying "we're a sport".
Not trying to be overly harsh, but really it just seems like we're crying over a hangnail (which yes, hurt, but you get over it).
I hear you, Louisa, but Castelli and Schnapir will be Olympic medalists in less than 24 hours, most likely. So will Kevin Reynolds (he is skating tomorrow, isn't he?), and Jason Brown, and both excellent Canadian pairs, and Katlyn Osmond, and all the Russians (they can't ALL win individual medals), heck, even Jeremy Abbott.
Most likely, they wouldn't be otherwise. I think they'll adjust to that.
If this new event is as successful as it appears it will be, I won't be surprised to see the ISU add it to the World Championships.
I have a hard time buying the argument. This would suggest that figure skating is the OMG MOST DIFFICULT SPORT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD to suggest they can't do more than two events in a single competition. Especially when a lot of them are only doing one extra event. Nevermind skiiers, snowboarders, speedskaters, etc are all able to compete in multiple strenuous pressure filled events.
Skating needs to get over itself. Or stop crying "we're a sport".
Not trying to be overly harsh, but really it just seems like we're crying over a hangnail (which yes, hurt, but you get over it).
The stands aren't full. That is going to be a consideration for both the ISU and IOC before they proceed.
I have a hard time buying the argument. This would suggest that figure skating is the OMG MOST DIFFICULT SPORT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD to suggest they can't do more than two events in a single competition. Especially when a lot of them are only doing one extra event. Nevermind skiiers, snowboarders, speedskaters, etc are all able to compete in multiple strenuous pressure filled events.
Skating needs to get over itself. Or stop crying "we're a sport".
Not trying to be overly harsh, but really it just seems like we're crying over a hangnail (which yes, hurt, but you get over it).
I think the team event is good in that some countries which are strong in men's and women's (Japan for example) will put more resources in developing their dance and pairs teams.
It is a new event and even though people want to do well in it maybe deep down inside they just don't give it that much weight... yet. Maybe that will take time. We all know the team event in gymnastics is very important to the gymnasts and skating keeps getting compared to it but I have this feeling that as long as it is exclusive to just the Olympics that isn't going to happen.
I have a hard time buying the argument. This would suggest that figure skating is the OMG MOST DIFFICULT SPORT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD to suggest they can't do more than two events in a single competition. Especially when a lot of them are only doing one extra event. Nevermind skiiers, snowboarders, speedskaters, etc are all able to compete in multiple strenuous pressure filled events.
Skating needs to get over itself. Or stop crying "we're a sport".
Not trying to be overly harsh, but really it just seems like we're crying over a hangnail (which yes, hurt, but you get over it).
I think the team event is good in that some countries which are strong in men's and women's (Japan for example) will put more resources in developing their dance and pairs teams.
Actually, if you did watch the pair event today the Italian female skater had a nasty fall part way through their program and did look in some pain as she was helped off the ice by her partner. Both Kurt Browning and Carole Lane (Canadian Figure Skating Coach/Choreographer) commented that taking part in the team event first was a concern of some of the skaters going into the Games. Skaters are always running the risk of injury even during practice, let's face it. Figure skaters are tough competitors.