----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Brin-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Sara Hughes - Gold Medal
> Although Sara Hughes skated brilliantly, I thought Sasha Cohen skated the > most artistically of all last night. Yes, she fell on one jump (early) but > she was the most balletic of all the final skaters (IMO). I think the > announcers gave her short shrift, and I was honestly hoping for a USA sweep. And wasnt Michelle Kwan something of a letdown. After all the hype, she took the easiest route and I have doubts she deserves a medal at all. > > That said, Sara Hughes was awesome last night, but she needs to develop a bit > more grace and fine muscle control. There were a couple of spin moves last > night where she did not lift her trailing leg high enough or keep it elevated > long enough. Still, her performance was superior to all the other contenders. It seemed like it was something of a bad night for everyone but Sara Hughes. > > If she remains serious about skating (she's 16 and may want to have a real > life), she could be a threat for gold both at Turin in 2006 and wherever the > 2010 Winter Games are held. > > OT, aren't these some of the most enjoyable Winter Olympics in a long time? > I'm enjoying the whole thing, esp. the men's hockey tournament. And aren't > the Italians going to have fun hosting this in 4 years? > Yes, I think so! xponent Metal Medal Maru rob
