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Right after this, they go on to talk about Karen not being ready either. After a while I always have to turn them off because its just depressing and/or not true. TSL is so tiresome.
Gracie Gold set to return
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Right after this, they go on to talk about Karen not being ready either. After a while I always have to turn them off because its just depressing and/or not true. TSL is so tiresome.
meggonzo
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Well a lot can still happen between now and November so it's still early to expect her to withdraw.
She can always compete at Regionals, but those competitions are usually in October and CoR is in November.
I don't know if she'd be able to get a GP spot again as a comeback skater in future seasons.
What I wrote is based on people that have seen her. It has nothing to do with TSL.
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kwanfan1818
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By the last announcement's rules, the only way she qualified for anything except a Skate America's host spot was by using the one-time comeback option. However, there were no previous rules by which Li/Xie were entitled to any spot except a Cup of China host spot in the initial selection, and they got a co-host spot, and this year's announcement isn't out yet.
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Is any skater really ready to skate a grand prix in July? I think we should have lower expectations for Gracie because it's unfair to hold her to her previous standard. but I think and hope she will compete. But for better or worse I think she will absolutely be in Russia.
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She can always do a comeback the old-fashioned way and compete at Regionals.
Carolla5501
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The best thing to do is never turn the trash on!
And of course we should all listen to "someone who knows someone who saw her skating" as a reliable source LOL! Seriously? If you are a friend you keep your fingers off the keyboard and if you aren't it's just gossip
Personally I think it is better to set your expectation low and be surprised rather than set high expectations and get disappointed. Lots of posters here are setting up Gracie for the latter whereas I was pointing out the former. To each their own.
The invitation has to do with the GP assignment. She only gets a bye if she skates at the GP assignment otherwise she has to go the Regionals/Sectionals/ Nationals route.
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If she plans to use her invite to COR, can she use regionals as a warm up?
It would be unusual but I don't think there is a rule against it.
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Yup. Im not expectng Gracie to have 3/3s and 5 more triples by November, just like I didnt expect Polina to have them last year either. (BTW is she completely done?)
Ill be pleased just seeing Gracie have maybe 3 triples and the rest doubles by November. Not expecting medals just an appropriate response time for what she's been through.
If all goes well I would think next season is when she is more full throttle.
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one of the russian sites posted her practice foto from yesterday
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlykZH5lJf3/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wzpp5mo8ccgb
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlykZH5lJf3/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wzpp5mo8ccgb
That was reported earlier in Gracie’s fan thread in Trash Can, but later, another poster (Coco) said that someone recently reported Gracie is still only doing doubles right now, and that she’s just at the rink bc that’s where she trains. So at this point, it’s not at all clear she’ll be competing this week - though I’d be thrilled to see her back.
ETA Tinami Amori, that photo is recent, but it was taken when she was in Minnesota doing a seminar, not in Philly.
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Sylvia
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Gracie and John Coughlin joined forces to coach at another training camp last week ... this time in Blaine, Minnesota, July 25-27 -- here's a write up on the rink's website: https://www.nscsports.org/news_article/show/937194
Gracie's quote at the end reads:
“Usually a lot of people retire and it’s their final nationals, or final world championships … mine just abruptly ended in a whirlwind” Gold said. “I just couldn’t leave skating on that note, so as far as new competitions and new amazing things, I definitely have those ambitions. It’s a work in progress.”
ETA: Gracie is not listed in the group of 6 U.S. ladies scheduled to compete in the international portion of the Philly competition later this week (refer to my latest post in the U.S. Ladies thread).
Gracie's quote at the end reads:
“Usually a lot of people retire and it’s their final nationals, or final world championships … mine just abruptly ended in a whirlwind” Gold said. “I just couldn’t leave skating on that note, so as far as new competitions and new amazing things, I definitely have those ambitions. It’s a work in progress.”
The link quoted above goes to John Coughlin's Instagram (he posted 9 photos from the MN camp with him and Gracie plus a short video clip of the skaters performing a group number to "This is Me").
ETA: Gracie is not listed in the group of 6 U.S. ladies scheduled to compete in the international portion of the Philly competition later this week (refer to my latest post in the U.S. Ladies thread).
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If Gracie were to compete at Phily (which is her home rink), then I would expect it to be in the domestic portion.
Working on doubles is what I had heard too and that was why I posted what I did earlier. I wanted people to lower their expectations associated with her retirn.
Working on doubles is what I had heard too and that was why I posted what I did earlier. I wanted people to lower their expectations associated with her retirn.
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Here is a picture of Gracie and Karen Chen in skating outfits.
They both look happy and healthy next to each other on or about their birthdays
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjMgpxBoCf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=du0b2azepcth
They both look happy and healthy next to each other on or about their birthdays
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjMgpxBoCf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=du0b2azepcth
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Here is a picture of Gracie and Karen Chen in skating outfits.
They both look happy and healthy next to each other on or about their birthdays
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjMgpxBoCf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=du0b2azepcth
Ohhh, I like that GG acknowledges that she is going to Rostelecom!!! Just needed to hear it from her too!!!
Cute pic.
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Here is a picture of Gracie and Karen Chen in skating outfits.
They both look happy and healthy next to each other on or about their birthdays
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjMgpxBoCf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=du0b2azepcth
That’s a pic from a few seasons ago. But comments are recent. Hope she is happy in whatever she does and competes when she is ready. I can’t recall many comebacks like hers?
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Gracie looked happy and healthy few weeks ago as well...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlzIlNtBUB-/?taken-by=graciegold95
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlzIlNtBUB-/?taken-by=graciegold95
Akiko Suzuki had somewhat similar career.
I wish Gracie happiness and success in the road she chooses.
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@Loves_Shizuka posted this link in the U.S. Ladies thread:
ETA: Gracie met her interviewer when she coached his daughter in Scottsdale, Arizona and they forged a personal bond there.
I looked up NO BULL BIZ - their FB page says: "Do you want to know what it really takes to make it in BIZness? NO BULL BIZ (NBB) is a group of entrepreneurs willing to share all the Cold Hard Facts!" The No Bull Biz Show launched on YT on Friday, August 10, 2018.
ETA: Gracie met her interviewer when she coached his daughter in Scottsdale, Arizona and they forged a personal bond there.
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Sylvia
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Initial reactions to her interview (Gracie starts talking about the onset of her depression at the 28-minute mark):
It sounds like it was another skater, in her cooking class group, who Gracie opened up to and suggested she get help. Kudos to that other skater!
As for the fed being blind, who knows. The signs were there starting in the fall of 2016. One would think USFS would step in to help one of their biggest stars and Oly medal hopes. OTOH, USFS probably figured that Gracie's coach and family were in a better position to identify problems and get her help. (But given Sinitsina's interview comments about Marina and diet/weight, it doesn't sound like Marina was the ideal coach to address Gracie's mental health issues.)
I'm glad Gracie is in a happier place now and I hope she enjoys this competitive season.
As for the fed being blind, who knows. The signs were there starting in the fall of 2016. One would think USFS would step in to help one of their biggest stars and Oly medal hopes. OTOH, USFS probably figured that Gracie's coach and family were in a better position to identify problems and get her help. (But given Sinitsina's interview comments about Marina and diet/weight, it doesn't sound like Marina was the ideal coach to address Gracie's mental health issues.)
I'm glad Gracie is in a happier place now and I hope she enjoys this competitive season.
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Well done to Gracie for being so honest about all this. It can’t have been easy for her to give such a personal interview but hopefully it will help some people.
I’m excited to see her skate at rostelecom and wish her all the best for this season!
I’m excited to see her skate at rostelecom and wish her all the best for this season!
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Just SO so impressed always that Gracie started at 8yo and was landing all triples through 3Lz by 13 years old. What a phenom!
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Yes, they are blind. They see what they want to see. They sent Gracie to Frank not because he was the best coach for her, but because they "think" he's the best coach for anyone.
It's been reliably reported by too many skaters that people who work with and for USFS have made too many comments about skaters weight etc... for me to believe that they are even remotely concerned about things like mental health, they are concerned about Gold Medals.
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Great interview with Gracie! It sounds like she has really been through a lot and I give her so much credit for sharing her story. Hopefully she is able to help someone. I can’t wait to see Gracie compete again at Rostelecom!
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