OurStory

I know next to nothing about figure skating. So I am probably one of the last people who should be writing a rant about it. Never the less, I am doing just that! Michelle Kwan you should have never went to Italy. Thank God you left semi-gracefully and didn't cost Emily Hughes her shot at Olympic gold. Gold, the medal you Ms Kwan were never good enough to win. Now don't think I am a hater drinking Kwan flavored Hatorade. I like Michelle Kwan, but not for her skills as a skater. I think she is a smart, sexy gal with enough charm and class to be a bonifed star at anything she sets her mind on doing. And I have no preset notions about any skater. I normally would rather hook up my testicles to electrical leds and run some current through them than watch figure skating. So I don't have any desire for some one other than Kwan to be in Italy in her spot. From time to time I do watch Kwan skate. More for her beauty than for the beauty of skating. Yes... I am a pig. :D BUT! She has had two groin injuries in two months. Really it is the same injury not given the time needed to heal. I can understand the desire to compete and win the one thing that has always eluded you: especially when this would be your last realistic shot at doing it. But seriously, your groin injury was so bad the mere act of marching in the opening ceremony hurt you too much to skate and compete. How in the Hell did you think you would be able to compete in your sport's Super Bowl: the Olympics? Let's face it, I had about the same chance of winning Olympic Gold in figure skating as you did Michelle Kwan! I have no problems with how you got in through the back door. They make rules like that so injured stars can get to the Olympics once they are fully recovered. Your past accomplishments are many and praise worthy. But like the 1970's Vikings and the late 80's early 90's Buffalo Bills... you never could win the big one. US and World titles, very nice. That is like winning play off games and then going on to choke and loss the Super Bowl. You are one of the best female skaters in the world... but you never were THE best. But if you are healthy, then Ms Kwan you should compete and try and win gold. Solidify your place in the annuals of your sport as an Olympic champion. And not be remembered as an Olympic bridesmaid but never the bride.