Tuesday, May 27, 2008

3-3-3


Shizuka Arakawa did a triple salchow - triple toe loop - triple loop combination in one of her practice sessions. This combination is worth >13 points and even a quad jump is only around 9 points. I believe she is the only lady skater who can do this and may I dare any of the men to do it. With this alone, she truly deserved that Olympic Gold. But she is more than just a jumper. She has graceful elegance and it is almost she caresses the ice when she lands her jumps. And don't even get me talking about her layback Ina Bauer spiral. Truly brilliant!

PS I still love you Michelle Kwan...

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