Karen Chen withdraws from Helsinki GP

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Press Release:

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Oct. 15, 2018) – Karen Chen has withdrawn from the Helsinki Grand Prix of Figure Skating, U.S. Figure Skating announced today.

Chen, who was a member of the 2018 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team and was the 2017 U.S. champion, is still recovering from a foot injury. She is still scheduled to compete at Rostelecom Cup in Moscow from Nov. 16-18, 2018.

 

Last edited: Oct 15, 2018

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Terrible news

 

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A Sad but wise decision. Foot injuries are the first to become chronic and if she pushes it too hard, it will effect her for life. She has a month before Russia and I think she should take it slow.

 

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Awwww, now we have to wait longer to see her next competition

 

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Take the time you need to fully heal, Karen!

 

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I wish the poor girl could figure out her boot/foot problems. Not sarcastic at all - I really feel for her. She is a lovely skater when she's comfortable and healthy, so I hope she heals quickly for her sake alone.

 

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I'm really disappointed I won't get to see her in Helsinki but I hope she recovers fully soon! It'd be a shame if foot injured hampered her even more.

 

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Aw, hope she can recover solidly and put in a good showing at Rostelecom. Better to rest up, and slay later.

 

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So does she have a bootmaker now? Is the boot issue related to the injury issue?

 

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klutzy said:

So does she have a bootmaker now? Is the boot issue related to the injury issue?

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She's been wearing custom Jackson boots for months now and no her new boot brand doesn't have anything to do with the injury.