They skated their hearts out

[shsocu]

Davis and White 2009 World FD

[Jammers]

Davis and White 2009 World FD

How they didn't end up on the podium that year was a disgrace. But it sure did put them into the league of the top teams going into the next season and they've never let up since.

[shiningstar]

How they didn't end up on the podium that year was a disgrace. But it sure did put them into the league of the top teams going into the next season and they've never let up since.

Idk - watching that video actually makes me realize how much they've improved! The performance was phenomenal but I had forgotten how hunched over Meryl would often be, or how poor the flow would sometimes be throughout their step sequences. Perhaps their performance of the program warranted a podium placement, but they have improved exponentially since that season and that is why they are on the podium now.

[skateboy]

Well, I was probably the ONLY fan of Zhengxin Guo... He skated well at 1999 Worlds (to PeeWee Herman!!!! Gotta love him). Here is him the next season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecKDD...=results_video

Love it!

[Piper]

Miki Ando - Worlds 2010 LP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIzVxbfo_Qw

Her Requiem - every time she skated this program,, but this performance was spectacular
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcneZIndFB0

Davis-White - Worlds 2011 FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOeoEaDcrag

[paskatefan]

Davis and White 2009 World FD

^ Their not being on the World podium in 2009 was a travesty!

Midori Ito - 1988 Olympics free skate - just brilliant - if there hadn't been compulsory figures back then, I don't doubt that she would have been on the podium.

Todd E. @ 2002 Olympics - the free skate to "Lord of the Rings." Sadly, he was out of medal contention after the SP, but his free skate was phenomenal (I don't care about/obsess over quads).

[ChelleC]

Todd E. @ 2002 Olympics - the free skate to "Lord of the Rings." Sadly, he was out of medal contention after the SP, but his free skate was phenomenal (I don't care about/obsess over quads).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NWQmpaw6TU

[snoopysnake]

Elaine Zayak - 1994 Nationals FS
Ryan Jahnke - 2003 Worlds QR

[lulu]

Elaine Zayak - 1994 Nationals FS
Ryan Jahnke - 2003 Worlds QR

When you consider the fact that Zayak had not skated in eligible competition since 1984, it makes her 4th place finish at nationals even more impressive.

[aftershocks]

ITA Ryan Jahnke, and Todd's final Olympic performance!

[Alex Forrest]

Tanja Szewczenko, 1997 Champion Series Final, LP: Just an out of mind, out of body type skate from her. The sheer catharsis of the ending; the emotional utter letting go aspect just hits me.

Yes, definitely. I watched this at the apartment of a fellow FSUer and another FSUer who is now deceased. When Tanja skated we all were like "WHAT?!?!?!" She skated out of her mind and body, and could have won the GPF. Unfortunately Tara had a response, and it was "Zu schlechtes Weibchen".

I never thought she had the 3flip, or a consistent lutz, but she totally brought it. I love this performance, and the memory of sharing it with my skating friends. Love you both.

[Meredith]

Those that come immediately to mind:

Shen Zhao 2003 Worlds fp

Just this. It will likely remain my favorite program of all time, if only because of the circumstances. I feel so fortunate to have been there. Just . . . wow.

[briancoogaert]

Just this. It will likely remain my favorite program of all time, if only because of the circumstances. I feel so fortunate to have been there. Just . . . wow.

What a great memory of good skating : Shen&Zhao and Michelle Kwan skating with such energy !

[danceronice]

I wish I could have seen Shen/Zhao's 03 worlds free skate in person....

[Jeschke]

Her Requiem - every time she skated this program,, but this performance was spectacular
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcneZIndFB0

unfortunately her requiem-sp never came close to the impact of the requiem-exhibition.
there were miles between.

[Jeschke]

Tanja Szewczenko, 1997 Champion Series Final, LP: Just an out of mind, out of body type skate from her. The sheer catharsis of the ending; the emotional utter letting go aspect just hits me.

oh my, thanks for keeping the memory to her skating.
germany was so lost in ladies figure skating after her.

sadly, she missed olympics this season where she could have been really in the hunt for a medal

[whoa]

I was too young for Tanja Szewczenko and Zhengxin Guo but they really had some potential, especially the latter! Wonder what would have happened if they lived up to their potentials.

[smarts1]

Lulu 1998 Olympics LP

[blue_idealist]

D/W 2010 Worlds FD

[Vash01]

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Tanja Szewczenko, 1997 Champion Series Final, LP: Just an out of mind, out of body type skate from her. The sheer catharsis of the ending; the emotional utter letting go aspect just hits me.

Absolutely. For her to come back after a serious illness, was simply amazing.

I would add to the list Irina Slutskaya's skate in 2004, after she came back from a serious illness. She did not skate clean, but she showed her heart, her courage.