skateboy
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Huh. Why? Too bad, I enjoyed his skating.
That's my take on it, too. He did put out some good performances, I'll miss him.I presume he held on as long as he did hoping Yan Han and Jin Boyang could perhaps take home a 3rd spot, and now that it didn't happen, it's hard to wait 1 more year to see if they can do it and then wait another year for one last go at the Olympics/ Worlds.
I think the turning point in Song's career was missing top 10 at 2013 Worlds (which was doable given it wasn't a particularly well skated event), which effectively ended his hopes of making the Sochi Olympics.
Isn't he quite young?
Holy Crap? ALREADY????
But he wasnt on the senior scene all that long, was he?
I really LOVED his skating..
On April 4, the day after the Worlds ended, he posted a video on the website of Skating China, officially announcing his retirement.
“Everyone will eventually come to a time to step down from the stage, but I have never left any regret,” he said. “I would like to thank you for all your support and encouragement over the years, and thank you for always being by my side, regardless if I am in my prime or not performing well.”
“In fact, it is really hard to leave everything behind, but I hope you understand,” Song continued. “We skaters look so bright on the stage; all of us may not want to leave, but all of us have something that we can’t fight. I hope you can understand and support us. I hope I could have your wishes in the next stage of my life. I also wish you good health and happiness. Thank you!”