rfisher
Let the skating begin
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Exactly. Getting to go to worlds doesn't equate to medals at worlds. Even if Russia's top 6 skaters were all there, only 3 of them could medal. That's the benefit and curse of a deep field. It's also the driving force in the evolution of skating in Russia. They are all looking for that competitive edge that will put them on top. And there is no way to know who will be at the top by the Olympics. I simply take things one season at a time. Past results don't matter. Future skills don't matter. It's what can you do at this competition today.There are only 3 medals given out at Worlds, so even if half of them switched countries and all got to go, they wouldn't all be getting medals. Sport has never been fair...that's life. I can think of a lot of things sadder than the plight of these poor talented figure skaters. If they're still able to skate at a competitive level. that's more than a lot of their peers can say.