Skater Retirements 2020

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I think it's time to start a list of known retirements for this off-season. (yes, I'm calling it the off-season and looking forward to some kind of upcoming skating season.)

A few weeks ago, Jackie Wong said:
A potential side effect of #COVID19: Athletes realizing that they either love their sport too much to retire or that they have loved their break so much that they will retire.
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Jackie Wong on Twitter

“A potential side effect of #COVID19: Athletes realizing that they either love their sport too much to retire or that they have loved their break so much that they will retire”
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I certainly respect either decision.

So far we have:

Chris Kneirim
Charlie Bilodeau
Quinn Carpenter
 
So far the list consists of men in team disciplines.

It will be interesting to see if it stays that way or if it's just coincidental.
 
It seems natural to me that skaters who have a partner to consider would announce their decisions earlier, since they have to discuss programs and plans for the next season.
 
skatingguy said:
Should we be adding Haven Denney to this list?
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Not yet.
“I support Brandon and his decision to continue competitive skating with another partner,” Denney said. “I want Brandon to be able to reach his goals and full potential and I will support him no matter what. I’m still trying to figure out what’s next for me. I want to keep all my options opened, whether it be competitive or professional skating. I want to thank all the coaches that have supported us throughout the years."
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Do Popova/Mozgov count? I can't remember exactly when they announced it. There's also Zabiiako/Enbert and Stolbova, but those might have been during the season too.
 
RoseRed said:
Do Popova/Mozgov count? I can't remember exactly when they announced it.
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In February (@Ka3sha posted this link in a previous Russian news thread):
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Танцевальная пара Бетина Попова/Сергей Мозгов объявила о завершении карьеры - 14 февраля 2020 - Sport24

Сегодня стало известно, что победители зимней Универсиады в Красноярске 2019 и многократные призеры международных соревнований, танцевальный дуэт Бетина Попова и Сергей Мозгов приняли решение завершить спортивную карьеру.
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:( article based on Betina Popova's Instagram post earlier today:
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Фигуристка Попова: «Спорт — это не только блеск медалей и пьедесталы, это тысячи поломанных детей» - 28 июня 2020 - Sport24

Бывшая российская фигуристка Бетина Попова рассказала о проблемах, с которыми сталкиваются юные спортсмены.
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Sylvia said:
2018 Czech Olympic pair skater Anna Dušková (also the 2016 World Junior champion with Martin Bidař) posted her retirement announcement on her Instagram today [June 24]:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0wDRlpUnl/
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The Czech Figure Skating Association published their notice about Dušková's retirement on June 29: https://www.czechskating.org/clanek/853/anna-duskova-ukonceni-cinnosti

In May 2020, the Czech FSA received information from Filip Ščerba about the end of his sports career "for health and study reasons" - link: https://www.czechskating.org/clanek/851/filip-scerba-ukonceni-cinnosti
Scerba, 18, most recently placed 24th at 2020 Junior Worlds - his ISU bio: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00035030.htm
 
Before the p*ndemic struck, Polina Edmunds was planning to train for the 2020-21 season following her graduation from Santa Clara University earlier this year. She was a guest last week on the "What Fulfills You?" Podcast (Polina is introduced starting at the 6 min. mark):
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Polina Edmunds - The Best of Both Worlds as an Olympian, Team USA Athlete, and College Student

What Fulfills You? · Episode
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Also available via Apple Podcasts: https://twitter.com/PolinaEdmunds/status/1283879470823174145

[Starting around 43:00 re. her future plans, summarizing] Right now, Polina is interested in trying sportscasting, marketing, PR. She will continue skating and would like to do shows and maybe conduct seminars. If the p*ndemic had not happened, she says she likely would have been in full competitive training mode right now, and so it feels strange to her that she's leaving that part of herself behind. She's very happy and satisfied with what she was able to accomplish in her skating career and, knowing that, she feels very content to move forward with her life.

A direct quote from Polina:
"There are doors that are opening and I want to take them, and I don't want to keep waiting because of training anymore... and me coming to terms with the fact that I am satisfied, is a big relief as well... knowing that I can move forward and not feel guilty or sad about it, really... so I'm feeling good!" (she laughs)
 
SmallFairy said:
Viveca Lindfors retired?
@Finnice @Hanna

I assume because of injury? Such a shame, so happy she got a medal at Euros!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJvXv3JeRU/?igshid=lo8rb3rww5ne
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Yes, she retired. According to her announcement her back just won't be able to take the elite level training, despite trying to come back several times. She also got accepted into university, which made the decision easier.

It is kinda weird to think that bronze at Euros ended up being her last competition ever. But at the same time, how amazing that she managed a European medal during her rather short career. :)
 
@FSWer, your Polina Edmunds thread was moved to the Trash Can (I assume because she's now retired) if you'd like to continue posting any questions there :) - direct link to my reply: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/polina-edmunds.107522/#post-5851436

From my post #22 (above) that summarized Polina's podcast interview in July:
Sylvia said:
[Starting around 43:00 re. her future plans, summarizing] Right now, Polina is interested in trying sportscasting, marketing, PR. She will continue skating and would like to do shows and maybe conduct seminars.
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Commentating is like sportscasting.
 
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