Gracie Gold withdraws from U.S. Nationals

[jenniferlyon]

https://www.clickondetroit.com/spor...hdrawing-from-us-figure-skating-championships

"It breaks my heart to withdraw from the 2018 U.S. Championships. I am still undergoing treatment for depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. I have not had adequate training time in order to perform at the level at which I want to. It pains me to not compete in this Olympic season, but I know it's for the best. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be cheering you all on. I want to thank everyone for the ongoing love and support. It means the world to me."

 

[Carolla5501]

Not unexpected. I hope she does what makes her happy after all this.

 

[topaz]

I figured as much. I wish her well and happiness in continuing her therapy.

 

[LilJen]

Poor thing. I hope she can find health and happiness.

 

[Rock2]

Oh, she'll recover...and in the process unleash her inner diva.
FFWD 18 months, and she's back. Black hair, skating to rock music and looking FIERCE!!
Rohene choreographing the begeezus out of her.

Merely the end of a chapter....and the leading edge of a transformation.
Book it.

 

[Spun Silver]

Oh, she'll recover...and in the process unleash her inner diva.
FFWD 18 months, and she's back. Black hair, skating to rock music and looking FIERCE!!
Rohene choreographing the begeezus out of her.

Merely the end of a chapter....and the leading edge of a transformation.
Book it.

Hope you’re right. Meanwhile, all good wishes to Gracie for her recovery and the holiday season.

 

[Firedancer]

Not unexpected but still sad for her, especially giving up the Olympic season. I wish Gracie success and happiness in her recovery.

 

[kwanette]

Very sad..I hope that she is healed ..good thoughts for her.

 

[judiz]

Depression and an eating disorder are not illnesses that disappear overnight, some people suffer their entire lives. I am happy Gracie is putting herself first.

 

[Meoima]

Anyone know how to send a letter to Gracie? Does she have an address?

 

[Coco]

I'm glad she's putting herself first. It was long overdue.

Not to be pendatic, but does this mean she was entered by virtue of a bye from her Olympic Team Medal?

 

[Carolla5501]

I'm glad she's putting herself first. It was long overdue.

Not to be pendatic, but does this mean she was entered by virtue of a bye from her Olympic Team Medal?

Appears so. Otherwise she wouldn't have been able to withdraw

 

[skatfan]

Glad she's taking care of herself first. Wishing her all the best!

 

[AxelAnnie]

Depression and an eating disorder are not illnesses that disappear overnight, some people suffer their entire lives. I am happy Gracie is putting herself first.

Thank goodness. There was just no way..absent a miracle that her problems could be dealt with so quickly
And I would hate for her to jump into the pressure that will be Nationals...+4 GOE

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

Anyone know how to send a letter to Gracie? Does she have an address?

You might try this, as it also hosted Rachael Flatt's official website before she retired. http://figureskatersonline.com/graciegold/

 

[MacMadame]

I'm glad she's putting herself first. It was long overdue.

Not to be pendatic, but does this mean she was entered by virtue of a bye from her Olympic Team Medal?

Appears so. Otherwise she wouldn't have been able to withdraw

Don't the top 6 at Nationals get an automatic bye to the next year's Nationals? She was 6th last year.

 

[Barbara Manatee]

I think it's a smart thing for Gracie to shut that door now so she doesn't have either the hope or the worry of it hanging over her. She's handled the public part of her illness with a lot of dignity. All the best to her.

 

[wickedwitch]

Don't the top 6 at Nationals get an automatic bye to the next year's Nationals? She was 6th last year.

It's top 5.

 

[maureenfarone]

Sad news, but not a surprise. I wish Gracie all the best in the future and hope for peace and happiness for her.

 

[kittyjake5]

It won’t be the same at Nationals without her. Wishing Gracie health and happiness.

 

[Vash01]

I didn't expect to see her at the nationals, considering the seriousness of her illness. I hope she recovers fully and finds happiness, whether she competes in the future or not. Given her natural talent, I think we will see her in competitions again, though it's hard to predict when. Best wishes to her.

 

[DDNatalia]

The timing seems related to the conclusion of Sectionals, which is the US Nationals qualification, and the full roster of competitors becomes official on Monday.

Nothing but well wishes and positive thoughts for GG.

 

[Lanie]

Prayers for Gracie as she recovers. I hope she is doing much better soon.

 

[BittyBug]

May you get well, Gracie, and find peace.

 

[MacMadame]

It's top 5.

They keep changing the rules!!

 

[vesperholly]

They keep changing the rules!!

It was never six. It used to be medalists (not pewter), and then USFS would have to monkey around with internationals to get skaters byes. Michael Weiss had to compete at Eastern Sectionals to qualify to 2002 Nationals because he finished 4th at 2001 Nationals.

 

[genevieve]

Glad she's putting her health first, and I wish Gracie continued recovery.

 

[mtnskater]

This Gracie fan is super bummed

As dismal as this fall has been for US ladies, I guess I was still holding out some glimmer of hope.

Wishing the best for Gracie and selfishly hoping she will be able to return to skating healed and ready to rock the house.

 

[bardtoob]

Gracie has my best.

 

[skatingguy]

It's always sad when someone can't live up to the potential or the potential becomes too much. If she's able to come back to skating I hope she does it on her terms, and if not that she finds happiness and fulfillment in whatever she decides to do with her life.