Kristi Yamaguchi speaks on greatness of Mao

[mary01]

Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi speaks on greatness of Hanyu, Mao, Takahashi

Yamaguchi expressed great admiration for recently retired three-time world champion Mao Asada.

“I was a huge fan of Mao,” commented Yamaguchi. “I have always loved her skating. I was hoping for her to do it when it counts. I think she just brought such elegance and technically she pushed the sport, too. Being gutsy to go for those triple axels.”

Yamaguchi admitted she was sorry to see Mao hang up her competitive boots.

“I was heartbroken for her retirement, but also excited because I am hopeful that she continues to skate professionally,” Yamaguchi said. “She has done incredible things for the sport and in the sport.”

Ice Time wondered if Yamaguchi had ever skated with the 2010 Olympic silver medalist.

“No. I have never skated with Mao,” Yamaguchi said wistfully. “I have just always admired her as a fan.”

When I pointed out they were represented by the same agency (IMG), Yamaguchi laughed and replied, “Yes, we are. But (she is) much younger.”

source:http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/...reatness-of-hanyu-mao-takahashi/#.WWDXm-lpzIU

 

[brightphoton]

Idea: Kristi should do a duo with Mao, in the style of Michelle and Yuna

 

[drivingmissdaisy]

Idea: Kristi should do a duo with Mao, in the style of Michelle and Yuna

That would be nice to see. Hopefully, the friendship wouldn't end like the latter pair...

 

[MKFSfan]

That would be nice to see. Hopefully, the friendship wouldn't end like the latter pair...

Coming out of lurkdom to ask what this means??? Didn't know there had been any issues between the two great champions.

 

[kiara_bleu]

Coming out of lurkdom to ask what this means??? Didn't know there had been any issues between the two great champions.

Michelle Kwan's instagram just this March: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqVG88hG1D/?hl=en. Michelle Kwan passive-aggressively asking why she hasn't been asked back for "All That Skate"

Michelle's Twitter Sept. 2016: https://twitter.com/RickHelley/status/772913402914058240. Man, Michelle leaving no stone unturned and going for that Kim Yuna fan demographic to get Hillary elected :think:

They also played badminton at the Special Olympics in 2015. Apparently Michelle won http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?29910-Yu-Na-Kim/page245...that's why no more "All That Skate" for you, Michelle

 

[el henry]

Michelle Kwan's instagram just this March: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqVG88hG1D/?hl=en. Michelle Kwan passive-aggressively asking why she hasn't been asked back for "All That Skate"

Michelle's Twitter Sept. 2016: https://twitter.com/RickHelley/status/772913402914058240. Man, Michelle leaving no stone unturned and going for that Kim Yuna fan demographic to get Hillary elected :think:

They also played badminton at the Special Olympics in 2015. Apparently Michelle won http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?29910-Yu-Na-Kim/page245...that's why no more "All That Skate" for you, Michelle

I do not follow the ladies and I have no particular interest in either Michelle Kwan or Yuna Kim.

I looked at both those social media posts and saw absolutely *nothing* to support Michelle being "passive-aggressive" in the one post or "going for the Yuna Kim vote" in the other. I saw normal, well-written posts from Michelle in her areas of interest.

No feud here at all, move along

 

[gotoschool]

It's great to hear Kristi loves Mao's skating so much. Like Krisit, I am looking forward to seeing Mao skate professionally. I will be great to see Mao perform free of the narrow constraints and inspection of a system. It would be nice to see Mao skate with Kristi. It's wonderful to see Mao skate anywhere, but I hope Mao has exhbitions in different places other than just Japan, so more people can see her live and because the last couple of year high quality videos of her performances when she skates in Japan have become harder and harder to find. It's selfish, but I just hate to miss her performances. Professional skating was big in Krisiti's time and I hope it makes a comeback, though I prefer if there is no scoring involved so people can decide for themselves what they like best.

 

[mary01]

Idea: Kristi should do a duo with Mao, in the style of Michelle and Yuna

That would be really interesting, great suggestion. gosh how i miss Mao's skating i just can't believe she really retired just like that out of nowhere

 

[lappo]

Idea: Kristi should do a duo with Mao, in the style of Michelle and Yuna

Even more epic: Yuna invites Mao to skate with her at the Gala, to celebrate the Olympic spirit of peace and harmony among countries and their own contributions to an amazing period of FS. That would be epic! I know I'm dreaming and I would be glad to have even just Yuna skating there...I wish Mao the best after her retirement, I'm sure she won't lack amazing projects.