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- Feb 24, 2012
It is just three weeks away and the World Figure Skating Championships will be upon us. In most recent olympic yars it is not unprecedent that many medalliss would or retire or at least not compete at worlds which is often barely a month after the olympics. The performances aren't as crisp and if the top skaters from olympics do go to the world they are not as sharp often having done shows, interviews and pr after the olympics. Nathan Chen has been all over the place as an American winning gold. So let's talk about worlds.
WHO'S NOT GOING?
I haven't heard anything. The usual culprits aren't usual. PC won their much deserved OGM but probably will go to worlds because it is in their h ome nation France and really they are so far ahead of everyone and their closet rival arguably SK are injured. Which leaves two american teams that keep flip flopping you can't tell who is the best. The defending world bronze medallists placed below Russia no. 2 and Italy at the olympics so things look good for PC.
Who knows about Nathan Chen who has been really bus with television and media appearances. He has nothing to prove with OGM and three world titles.
One wonders about Yuzuru - will he want the 4A which too many wasn't even close. Trusova's 3A is closer. He had injury issues so who knows if we will see him in France.
Jason Brown may show up at worlds if Nathan can't or doesn't go.
Sui and Han also have it all and may not want to risk losing to a Russian most likely. Worse but some fluke end off th podium. The results at the olympic suggest one fall and they could be even fourth.
Down the list will MTM show up after suggesting they might be done?
The ladies is up in the air. Is Valieva eligible? What shape is she in? Will Trusova skate after saying she is done? Russia while deep has some serious injuries to top skaters but they still have Maya and Liza. Not bad alternatives.
What if any effect with the Ukraine / Russian war have on the Championships. If Russia cannot go due to travel restrictions that opens up 5 to 7 medals out of 12. This could open the door for say Alexa and her partner to win bronze. Japan and Liu to medal in ladies. USA to get two medals in dance. USA would most likely have a full squad for 2023 and Russia down to one entry if any at all in 2023.
WHO'S NOT GOING?
I haven't heard anything. The usual culprits aren't usual. PC won their much deserved OGM but probably will go to worlds because it is in their h ome nation France and really they are so far ahead of everyone and their closet rival arguably SK are injured. Which leaves two american teams that keep flip flopping you can't tell who is the best. The defending world bronze medallists placed below Russia no. 2 and Italy at the olympics so things look good for PC.
Who knows about Nathan Chen who has been really bus with television and media appearances. He has nothing to prove with OGM and three world titles.
One wonders about Yuzuru - will he want the 4A which too many wasn't even close. Trusova's 3A is closer. He had injury issues so who knows if we will see him in France.
Jason Brown may show up at worlds if Nathan can't or doesn't go.
Sui and Han also have it all and may not want to risk losing to a Russian most likely. Worse but some fluke end off th podium. The results at the olympic suggest one fall and they could be even fourth.
Down the list will MTM show up after suggesting they might be done?
The ladies is up in the air. Is Valieva eligible? What shape is she in? Will Trusova skate after saying she is done? Russia while deep has some serious injuries to top skaters but they still have Maya and Liza. Not bad alternatives.
What if any effect with the Ukraine / Russian war have on the Championships. If Russia cannot go due to travel restrictions that opens up 5 to 7 medals out of 12. This could open the door for say Alexa and her partner to win bronze. Japan and Liu to medal in ladies. USA to get two medals in dance. USA would most likely have a full squad for 2023 and Russia down to one entry if any at all in 2023.
