i hate to rain on everyone's parade, but it turns out some heights are not accurate. i googled heights for at least 5 or 6 skaters and they were different from what was in the video, and out of order unfortunately.
With the exception of the gorgeous Jennifer Robinson, I would say that every skater I have seen in person is short and relatively small framed. I never saw Midori but Tonya was tiny as was Kristi Yamaguchi.
According to Google, Kristi is 4'11" and Tanya is 5'1". I think Tanya always looked bigger because she had a pretty heavy frame and was so muscular. Alexa Scimeca, for example, is 5'2" but looks tiny because Chris is 6'2". Haven Denney is 5'0" and Brandon Frazier is 6'2". As for the men, I remember reading somewhere that body types like Tim Goebel and Johnny Weir made their rotations tighter and faster. Found that interesting.
I got Maria Sotskova beat. Maybe I should’ve kept at being the next Debie Thomas as I would’ve been the tallest on the ice! I would’ve stood out big time.
Dang it!
I also thought Tennell and Young You were taller. Maybe they just look taller than they are when they’re standing next to certain skaters.
You look taller if your height is in your legs. If your height comes from your torso you look shorter. Most men get their height from their legs while with women it can go either way. Women with long legs will always seem taller.