It seems like Meryl Davis and Charlie White have been slightly forgotten by ice dance fans over the last 5 years. Despite an Olympic gold medal and their stint on DWTS they are hardly brought up in conversation anymore. The champions and innovators of the 80ies and 90ies are still mentioned quite frequently, upcoming skaters usually reference Virtue Moir as their idols, and fans wonder what kind of influence Papadakis and Cizeron will have on the sport.
Davis and White's style of skating on the other hand has fallen out of favor with the judges and fans as well. In the past their legacy was closely tied to the rivalry with virtue and Moir but the Canadians have moved on from that and have cemented their own legacy independently from any rivalry.
When people argue over who are the GOATS of ice dance D/W are rarely brought up.
Why do you think is that and how will D/W be remembered ten years down the line?
Davis and White's style of skating on the other hand has fallen out of favor with the judges and fans as well. In the past their legacy was closely tied to the rivalry with virtue and Moir but the Canadians have moved on from that and have cemented their own legacy independently from any rivalry.
When people argue over who are the GOATS of ice dance D/W are rarely brought up.
Why do you think is that and how will D/W be remembered ten years down the line?