For Japan's Shizuka Arakawa, the 2002-2003 season was a long one. "Worlds was my 11th competition for the year in seniors," she said. "It was my second Worlds but it felt like I was a newcomer."
Shizuka for me, is that kind of skater with super talent that just doesn't make it big. She joins a large group of skaters who had the talent but it just didn't get to the judges. I hope I'm wrong.
I agree, Joe. She is so talented but it seems that she either hasn't shown the judges exactly what they want to see or the top tier of skaters is already full (in the judges' eyes).