2022 Olympics

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Anonymous wrote:Eileen Gu is a penta threat - smart, athletic, Fearless, articulate and gorgeous … she is so pretty but does not look Asian so I don’t really get her references to wanting to see and be representation for Chinese girls …

But wow she is amazing anyhoo…

She doesn’t NOT look Chinese and she’s fluent in Mandarin.

This is how mix kids look. Absolutely has asian features.

Agree. She looks Asian to me.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. That would be really unfortunate if she is unable to compete.

if she took a banned substance - rules are rules. Especially recreational drugs - that was her choice.

If it turns out to be something as stupid as a cold medication or something in her makeup, then I think THAT would be unfortunate.

I read elsewhere the banned substance is trimetazidine, a “micro dose”, whatever that means, from a December sample. Similar uses to melodium.

Considering she’s only 15, I wouldn't jump to conclusions that she was complicit in this. But considering the other two Russian competitors have the same coach/doctor, i imagine they will be under suspicion too.

After her long program earlier this week, I thought she looked unusually winded. Not that slaters often don’t look out of breath after programs but for some reason hers was more noticeable. Her program is unprecedented for female skaters.

The fact that she competes for the ROC rather than Russia is enough to not give the benefit of the doubt to her or any other Russian athlete

The fact is that even the system treats athletes under 16 differently than adults. Obviously we don’t know the whole story yet but a 15yo should be able to depend on the trusted adults in their life and not be constantly suspicious they are being fed illegal substances.

Sadly there are no “trusted adults” when it comes to certain programs, we all know that.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. That would be really unfortunate if she is unable to compete.

if she took a banned substance - rules are rules. Especially recreational drugs - that was her choice.

If it turns out to be something as stupid as a cold medication or something in her makeup, then I think THAT would be unfortunate.

I read elsewhere the banned substance is trimetazidine, a “micro dose”, whatever that means, from a December sample. Similar uses to melodium.

Considering she’s only 15, I wouldn't jump to conclusions that she was complicit in this. But considering the other two Russian competitors have the same coach/doctor, i imagine they will be under suspicion too.

After her long program earlier this week, I thought she looked unusually winded. Not that slaters often don’t look out of breath after programs but for some reason hers was more noticeable. Her program is unprecedented for female skaters.

The fact that she competes for the ROC rather than Russia is enough to not give the benefit of the doubt to her or any other Russian athlete

The fact is that even the system treats athletes under 16 differently than adults. Obviously we don’t know the whole story yet but a 15yo should be able to depend on the trusted adults in their life and not be constantly suspicious they are being fed illegal substances.

Sadly there are no “trusted adults” when it comes to certain programs, we all know that.

yep, look at our own USA gymnastics

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. That would be really unfortunate if she is unable to compete.

if she took a banned substance - rules are rules. Especially recreational drugs - that was her choice.

If it turns out to be something as stupid as a cold medication or something in her makeup, then I think THAT would be unfortunate.

I read elsewhere the banned substance is trimetazidine, a “micro dose”, whatever that means, from a December sample. Similar uses to melodium.

Considering she’s only 15, I wouldn't jump to conclusions that she was complicit in this. But considering the other two Russian competitors have the same coach/doctor, i imagine they will be under suspicion too.

After her long program earlier this week, I thought she looked unusually winded. Not that slaters often don’t look out of breath after programs but for some reason hers was more noticeable. Her program is unprecedented for female skaters.

The fact that she competes for the ROC rather than Russia is enough to not give the benefit of the doubt to her or any other Russian athlete

The fact is that even the system treats athletes under 16 differently than adults. Obviously we don’t know the whole story yet but a 15yo should be able to depend on the trusted adults in their life and not be constantly suspicious they are being fed illegal substances.

Sadly there are no “trusted adults” when it comes to certain programs, we all know that.

I was saying from the perspective of the underage athlete. Who probably has been fed a different spin on the overall doping situation in their country than what’s reported in the western media.

But anyway, when officials are referencing a “legal” issue, that’s likely what they are referring to, and probably why it’s taking so long for an official announcement. There are differences in how positive tests are handled for minors.

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Reuters had a good overview of the current situation:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/russian-paper-says-figure-skater-valieva-tested-positive-angina-drug-2022-02-09/

Doesn’t even sound like the alleged drug has definite performance enhancing properties, and could confer its own health risks. So stupid and senseless if this turns out to be true.

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Anonymous wrote:Reuters had a good overview of the current situation:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/russian-paper-says-figure-skater-valieva-tested-positive-angina-drug-2022-02-09/

Doesn’t even sound like the alleged drug has definite performance enhancing properties, and could confer its own health risks. So stupid and senseless if this turns out to be true.

Did we already forget that Shaccari Richardson was DQ’ed from the Olympics bc of pot use and people here were merciless.

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If pot is a banned substance, that is that. I have no issue with pot use per se, but there are rules and there really are no ways around them.

It is sounding like it is a different drug, one that is also banned. How come a 2 month old test is only now becoming a problem? Weird. But she doesn’t get a pass, either

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Anonymous wrote:If pot is a banned substance, that is that. I have no issue with pot use per se, but there are rules and there really are no ways around them.

It is sounding like it is a different drug, one that is also banned. How come a 2 month old test is only now becoming a problem? Weird. But she doesn’t get a pass, either

I think Russia knew earlier but tried to cover it up somehow.

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Figure skater Jason Brown is a beautiful skater. Stick to triples. I’d rather watch a well executed, perfect routine with no wobbles, falls, etc. Tired of all the Quadruple stuff that rarely come off smoothly.

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Anonymous wrote:Figure skater Jason Brown is a beautiful skater. Stick to triples. I’d rather watch a well executed, perfect routine with no wobbles, falls, etc. Tired of all the Quadruple stuff that rarely come off smoothly.

+1,000,000. Same can be said for women's gymnastics. It's just not fun or pleasing to watch anymore on some level.

I challenge everyone to go google the skating programs from past Olympics. Totally different vibe and totally different coverage. The commentators shut up and the camera pulled back to cover the skating. I HATE the score box on NBC this year.

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Anyone still up? My heart is in my throat!

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone still up? My heart is in my throat!

I am. I do not like this t-shirt business.

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God!!! He is such a beautiful skater.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone still up? My heart is in my throat!

I am. I do not like this t-shirt business.

Lol, same, I thought it was his warmup outfit.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone still up? My heart is in my throat!

I am. I do not like this t-shirt business.

Lol, same, I thought it was his warmup outfit.

Right? I mean, he is an amazing athlete and I love his skating, but the shirt flopping around. I just can't.