Once upon a time, I was addicted to all things Olympic, and figure skating was at the top of the list. However, that interest has waned in recent years. And the events of the past couple of weeks further proved why figure skating is not worth watching.
Michelle Kwan, who has had ample opportunities to earn Olympic gold and failed, earned a place on the current Olympic team, without performing in Nationals, claiming an injury. She petitioned the committee to be put on the team, and her request was granted, sealing any interest I had in Michelle Kwan or US Olympic skating.
I hardly think its fair that she didn't have to compete to make it on the team, thereby taking the place of someone who did train and work hard and competed to earn her place. What Kwan did is a selfish act by a selfish athlete. Shame on Michelle Kwan and shame on the US Figure Skating Association.
One thing in for sure is that when Michelle Kwan takes the ice, I won't be watching.
Quote of the Day:
"I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often."
-Brian Tracy
1 comment:
OK - here's a little info about that....the person who came in 3rd in the OLY trials was HORRIBLE!!! she'll fell like 3 or 4 times and her routine was NOT gonna win any medals in the OLY's. therefore the committee decided to take someone they think can win a medal. wrong, probably, but the idea is to win lots of medals! we have to have more than russia and china!!!
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