SkateFanBerlin
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Phil H. posted an article discussing age limits in figure skating on"NBC Sports". It's about setting national age limits to those of world's. This thread discussses age limits in general.
https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019...I8bWCw4lKqvBO_vqMpNCjWnX7m0ucrNka4bIyGv9X_NjQ
As usual Phil values jumping prowess over all else. A few things to consider.
1. He includes only one quote for uniform minimums - from Mishin. Where's the balance, say a quote from Raf who wants 18 as the senior age minimum?
2. Hersh admits the jumping phenom of 13 & 14 yo's a function of "pre-pubescent morphology" So why are we handing out medals to a fluke of physiology?
3. These skaters rarely make a 4 year cycle. Since the artistic skaters who have no 3A or 4 have been winnowed out won't the artistry of skating go away - i.e. no more Kostners?
4. My theory - the mental healthy crises in ladies is due in part from the hopelessness of competing against jumping 13 yo's. You've spent 10 years perfecting your talent, but have no chance to win.
https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019...I8bWCw4lKqvBO_vqMpNCjWnX7m0ucrNka4bIyGv9X_NjQ
As usual Phil values jumping prowess over all else. A few things to consider.
1. He includes only one quote for uniform minimums - from Mishin. Where's the balance, say a quote from Raf who wants 18 as the senior age minimum?
2. Hersh admits the jumping phenom of 13 & 14 yo's a function of "pre-pubescent morphology" So why are we handing out medals to a fluke of physiology?
3. These skaters rarely make a 4 year cycle. Since the artistic skaters who have no 3A or 4 have been winnowed out won't the artistry of skating go away - i.e. no more Kostners?
4. My theory - the mental healthy crises in ladies is due in part from the hopelessness of competing against jumping 13 yo's. You've spent 10 years perfecting your talent, but have no chance to win.