Aw, I would love to see the Shibs skate and slay once more, if only for a season. They do seem very happy now, so I can't begrudge them a retirement, but alas...
You always hope if someone retires it is on their terms not because of injuries. Not because of politics or your nation has too many good skaters. And not because of money. I wish her well.
Unfortunately, it is exactly for these reasons (one, or more, or all of them) that most of the internationally competing skaters retire earlier than they would like to.
They all had fulfilled careers
Who had fulfilled careers? Liza I don't think ever went to an olympics despite a world title. Pogo and Radinova both world medallists also no olympics.
https://twitter.com/asahi_photo/status/1195114994456616962?s=20
Alex: “We didn’t announce our retirement because we are considering making a comeback...”
They seems very unsure, but if love to see them again, and I think this keeps their status unclear.
What an inane comment! The Olympics are the pinnacle of an athletes career. It is an event viewed by millions and it validates all the immense hardwork these athletes have endured out of the spotlight. The Olympics open avenues to these athletes ..many would never have the opportunities (oksana bauil?)
Anyone know if Fleur Maxwell ever announced a retirement?
Granted she hasn't completed in a least two seasons but just curious.
Some new names on IcePartnerSearch recently, especially Pietro Papetti who skated with Chiara Calderone. They didn't compete since Lombardia Trophy in september. It means Italy has no alternate teams for Euros.
Some new names on IcePartnerSearch recently, especially Pietro Papetti who skated with Chiara Calderone. They didn't compete since Lombardia Trophy in september. It means Italy has no alternate teams for Euros.
They were supposed to go to another early CS. (Finlandia, I think?) And reportedly they split while there. It's interesting that we suddenly have a bunch of teams chasing a possible 2nd berth in Poland but no one stepping up to challenge Tessari & Fioretti in Italy. The Italian junior teams have been having a rough go this JGP season themselves. Barbara has her work cut out for her.