Recent content by SlavicaK

Maybe the reason for being overly polite even for his standards is this, in Ted's own words: "Thank you for taking the time to speak to me, because to be honest, you scare me."

I didn't know him personally, but I saw him interact with some of his young skaters in Swiss regional competitions, and, of course, with Aljona and Bruno and his other international skaters on TV. He seemed to be a very nice person, and the fact that he died so suddenly and so young really...

Thanks a lot, @cholla! Indeed, a lot of these little skaters were there. I guess I'll be seeing Chafik around, then. :D

My daughter is a novice skater here in Switzerland, where we live. We were at a regional competition this past weekend - imagine my surprise when I spotted Chafik Besseghier there! I chickened out and did not approach him to fangirl, so now I am left wondering what he was doing there. Is he...

I must have missed this, but what happened with Michael Lueck? I thought they had a pretty good start last season.

I just saw this NY Times article on alleged widespread doping of Russian athletes during the Sochi Olympics, abetted and covered up by their antidoping agency...

I agree with you that they can do very well with simplicity. However, this LP was not that for me (the irritating obvious costuming, for one).

I suppose I uber Tarasova and Morozov (I've never used that term before!). But I really hope they give them great programs next year; while I liked their SP, their LP was really boring and uninspired, really not worthy of what they could be. They have beautiful technique, lovely lines, they are...

Thank you for making me realize why, despite her beautiful skills and obvious talent, her programs leave me completely cold.