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FamilyTiesFan · 02-22-2002, 12:58 AM

I was really surprised that Sarah Hughes won the gold medal in figure skating tonight. She did have the best performance, but I felt really sorry for Michelle Kwan because she got the silver at Nagano and everybody was expecting her to win.

Warm & Fuzzy · 02-22-2002, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by FamilyTiesFan
I was really surprised that Sarah Hughes won the gold medal in figure skating tonight. She did have the best performance, but I felt really sorry for Michelle Kwan because she got the silver at Nagano and everybody was expecting her to win.

awww. Poor Kwan...

Though she lost in '98 too...

Swimfan85 · 02-22-2002, 10:31 AM

i watched gooooooooooooooooo sarah!!! that russian who came in 2nd was scary

poor michelle she wasted 4 years of her life...

Bootsy Whoosh · 02-22-2002, 10:38 AM

I do feel sorry for Michelle Kwan, as wasn't this her last Olympics? Whereas Sarah Hughes is like 16 I think, so she jhas many Olympics ahead.

Although, it was fun to see her reaction when she won.

Just heard the Russian Federation has filed an official complaint, saying the Russian girl deserved the gold. I agree with the dude on CNN....it is just total sour grapes from the Russians. That girl skated last, so she knew exactly what she needed to do in order to win gold. She didn't do a triple triple combination, which most of the others did, even if they did mess them up, they at least tried.

Russia and Korea are both threatening to pull out. I say let them go. Pooor pooor Russia.....they've dominated the winter Olympics for like the past four, so when they stop dominating they want to pull out and run back home to Mommy? Talk about bad sportsmanship....

JoPol_wannabe · 02-22-2002, 01:14 PM

Poor Michelle she got beat by the youngest again. I wish she would of won but I'm at least glad Sara did but like she said "I would of been happy with 3rd place I would of been to I mean I wanted her to win a medal but I really wanted Michelle to have won the gold. I'm also glad that Irena won I mean she did a good job and she wasn't out there for the fame or for a medal she said that she was just glad to be there to skate.

JoPol_wannabe · 02-22-2002, 01:19 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
[b]I Just heard the Russian Federation has filed an official complaint, saying the Russian girl deserved the gold. I agree with the dude on CNN....it is just total sour grapes from the Russians. That girl skated last, so she knew exactly what she needed to do in order to win gold. She didn't do a triple triple combination, which most of the others did, even if they did mess them up, they at least tried.

And also she didn't land one of her jumps the greatest either I mean she didn't fall but she didn't land it perfect either and Sara landed every single jump perfect so they have no reason to cry it was just Sara's night.

Kay Scarpetta · 02-22-2002, 02:29 PM

I'm seriously fed up with the Russians. Irena did not deserve the gold. Sarah's performance must have been one of the best ones in Olympic history!!! And I'm damn glad she won! The Russians need to stop crying and live with losing. Not everyone can win.

As for Michelle... yep. Her last Olympics. I felt bad for her, I know how much she wanted to win the Gold. But, you gotta take the good and the bad in life.

BTW- Is Michelle Kwan turning pro? I know Tara did, and Oksana Byul and some of those people did, that's why they weren't in the Olympics... so just wonderingm about Michelle

Ags2000 · 02-22-2002, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
Russia and Korea are both threatening to pull out. I say let them go. Pooor pooor Russia.....they've dominated the winter Olympics for like the past four, so when they stop dominating they want to pull out and run back home to Mommy? Talk about bad sportsmanship....

I couldn't have said it better myself!

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Kitt · 02-22-2002, 05:33 PM

It's a shame that Michelle Kwan wasn't able to skate her best but the olympics is not the only outlet by far for a world class skater. She has won world championships, will probably win more of those among many other prizes and financial windfalls. Her four years of training have not been a waste as someone said. Much gained along the way and an olympic bronze is no cheap bauble. Beyond that, the skating performance of Sara Hughes was one of the most spectacular and near perfect bits of athletisizm I've seen in my entire life. What a Gold medal achievement!

Montana Ponine · 02-22-2002, 06:23 PM

Poor Michelle

she did want very badly to win the gold and everyone was expecting her to win and rooting for her...I hope she doesn't feel like she let everyone down because she didn't!!! Just because she didn't win the gold doesn't mean she didn't try. I think it's the fact that she tried her best and really worked for a good performance that counts the most. but good job, Sarah!! Congrats to her!!!!

Pitooey · 02-22-2002, 08:17 PM

I tell you one thing, Michelle Kwan is a strong woman. If that would've been me........ I probably would've been bawling......... Especially when they put the bronze around my neck. She sure was a trooper.

Ricardos4ever · 02-23-2002, 08:41 AM

I think part of the reason that Michelle didn't win was because she had so much pressure on her. She was the favorite, everyone expected her to take the gold. Also, she was in first place coming into the free skate. She knew she had to defend that position and she couldn't. Sarah went out there with a lot less pressure. She was in forth place coming in and didn't expect to win the gold. As she said, she just wanted to go out there and have fun. Her win was as much of a shock to her as it was to everyone else. I feel really bad for Michelle, but Sarah deserved to win. Her performance was almost flawless! Michelle shouldn't feel so terrible about not winning the gold. She has silver and bronze Olympic medals. She should be proud!

02-22-2002, 12:58 AM	#1
FamilyTiesFan Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Nov 21, 2001 Location: WA Posts: 142	Figure Skating I was really surprised that Sarah Hughes won the gold medal in figure skating tonight. She did have the best performance, but I felt really sorry for Michelle Kwan because she got the silver at Nagano and everybody was expecting her to win.

02-22-2002, 10:38 AM	#4
Bootsy Whoosh Senior Member Storms abrewin'... Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,099	I do feel sorry for Michelle Kwan, as wasn't this her last Olympics? Whereas Sarah Hughes is like 16 I think, so she jhas many Olympics ahead. Although, it was fun to see her reaction when she won. Just heard the Russian Federation has filed an official complaint, saying the Russian girl deserved the gold. I agree with the dude on CNN....it is just total sour grapes from the Russians. That girl skated last, so she knew exactly what she needed to do in order to win gold. She didn't do a triple triple combination, which most of the others did, even if they did mess them up, they at least tried. Russia and Korea are both threatening to pull out. I say let them go. Pooor pooor Russia.....they've dominated the winter Olympics for like the past four, so when they stop dominating they want to pull out and run back home to Mommy? Talk about bad sportsmanship.... __________________ Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character for it will become your destiny. - unknown

02-22-2002, 01:14 PM	#5
JoPol_wannabe Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,975	Poor Michelle she got beat by the youngest again. I wish she would of won but I'm at least glad Sara did but like she said "I would of been happy with 3rd place I would of been to I mean I wanted her to win a medal but I really wanted Michelle to have won the gold. I'm also glad that Irena won I mean she did a good job and she wasn't out there for the fame or for a medal she said that she was just glad to be there to skate. __________________ I'm not superstitious, but I am a little sitious. - Michael Scott The Office You can fish in one hand and crap in the other- Grandpa Gustafson Grumpy Old Men Jo: Oh no Tootie, I hate teaching people how to drive... They're always nervous, they make stupied mistakes, and they cry when you slap them. Sookie: Super Cool Party People say Super Cool Ado Lorelai: Oy with the poodles already- Gilmore Girls

02-22-2002, 01:19 PM	#6
JoPol_wannabe Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,975	[quote]Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh [b]I Just heard the Russian Federation has filed an official complaint, saying the Russian girl deserved the gold. I agree with the dude on CNN....it is just total sour grapes from the Russians. That girl skated last, so she knew exactly what she needed to do in order to win gold. She didn't do a triple triple combination, which most of the others did, even if they did mess them up, they at least tried. And also she didn't land one of her jumps the greatest either I mean she didn't fall but she didn't land it perfect either and Sara landed every single jump perfect so they have no reason to cry it was just Sara's night. Last edited by JoPol_wannabe : 02-22-2002 at 01:20 PM.

02-22-2002, 02:29 PM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Forum Celebrity Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 27,957	I'm seriously fed up with the Russians. Irena did not deserve the gold. Sarah's performance must have been one of the best ones in Olympic history!!! And I'm damn glad she won! The Russians need to stop crying and live with losing. Not everyone can win. As for Michelle... yep. Her last Olympics. I felt bad for her, I know how much she wanted to win the Gold. But, you gotta take the good and the bad in life. BTW- Is Michelle Kwan turning pro? I know Tara did, and Oksana Byul and some of those people did, that's why they weren't in the Olympics... so just wonderingm about Michelle __________________ The people who think they know everything about Broadway make me laugh. They've never seen a Broadway play in their life. "oh mi godddd RENT's a mooovie! lyke 525600 minuuuuuuutes!" No. To be a Broadway Freak, you must live, eat, sleep, study, devout, think, obsess, dream, believe Broadway. You must know original & revival casts, soundtracks, performance runs, dates, theatres, numbers, how many Tony Awards A Chorus Line won. You must be Broadway. That's right bitches. I AM Broadway.

02-22-2002, 10:31 AM	#3
Swimfan85 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,015	i watched gooooooooooooooooo sarah!!! that russian who came in 2nd was scary poor michelle she wasted 4 years of her life...

02-22-2002, 05:33 PM	#9
Kitt Senior Member James Dean Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,098	It's a shame that Michelle Kwan wasn't able to skate her best but the olympics is not the only outlet by far for a world class skater. She has won world championships, will probably win more of those among many other prizes and financial windfalls. Her four years of training have not been a waste as someone said. Much gained along the way and an olympic bronze is no cheap bauble. Beyond that, the skating performance of Sara Hughes was one of the most spectacular and near perfect bits of athletisizm I've seen in my entire life. What a Gold medal achievement!

02-22-2002, 06:23 PM	#10
Montana Ponine Senior Member Tragically Beautiful Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,524	Poor Michelle she did want very badly to win the gold and everyone was expecting her to win and rooting for her...I hope she doesn't feel like she let everyone down because she didn't!!! Just because she didn't win the gold doesn't mean she didn't try. I think it's the fact that she tried her best and really worked for a good performance that counts the most. but good job, Sarah!! Congrats to her!!!!

02-22-2002, 08:17 PM	#11
Pitooey Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 14,993	I tell you one thing, Michelle Kwan is a strong woman. If that would've been me........ I probably would've been bawling......... Especially when they put the bronze around my neck. She sure was a trooper. __________________ Pitooey... AKA JennyLee - I love the Monkees all over again! *SAY NO TO DRUGS* Jesus saves... Last edited by Pitooey : 02-22-2002 at 08:19 PM.

02-23-2002, 08:41 AM	#12
Ricardos4ever Forum Regular Henna-rinsess Join Date: Jan 28, 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle of the world's longest Conga line Posts: 471	I think part of the reason that Michelle didn't win was because she had so much pressure on her. She was the favorite, everyone expected her to take the gold. Also, she was in first place coming into the free skate. She knew she had to defend that position and she couldn't. Sarah went out there with a lot less pressure. She was in forth place coming in and didn't expect to win the gold. As she said, she just wanted to go out there and have fun. Her win was as much of a shock to her as it was to everyone else. I feel really bad for Michelle, but Sarah deserved to win. Her performance was almost flawless! Michelle shouldn't feel so terrible about not winning the gold. She has silver and bronze Olympic medals. She should be proud! Last edited by Ricardos4ever : 02-23-2002 at 08:43 AM.

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