Ooooh, a severe leg injury? I can't imagine how hard it would be for such a talented skater to have to face and deal with oneself unable to do the things the one used to do so beautifully. I don't think she needs jumps to appeal to the audience. Iceshows could be a perfect place for her. is that what she's been doing now? Where is she now?
I wonder what has happened to her. In 2003, she looked like she was going to be the next super star from Japan with so much talent in the artistry area with her music interpretation and body movements. Back then she had the all the triples except the Axel, but now, she's down to only being able to land 2 easiest triples. Has the growth spurt or an injury made it difficult for her to be able to land the more difficult jumps now? It's such a shame.
She had a severe leg injury and was not able to skate for a long time, plus she grew a bit, so trying to return to competetive shape after that was like starting from a scratch.
Her coach said that there isn't much more he can to to help Yukina regain her jumps. Her body just doesn't handle the training well.
It's really a shame, she was so talented. Perhaps if she went into dance as soon as it was obvious that she will not be able to jump as well as she used to... Now it might be too late.
↓Afterwards, Yukina injured the second.
She retired. And, the show and choreography are done.
vachyasu 2 years ago
Ooooh, a severe leg injury? I can't imagine how hard it would be for such a talented skater to have to face and deal with oneself unable to do the things the one used to do so beautifully. I don't think she needs jumps to appeal to the audience. Iceshows could be a perfect place for her. is that what she's been doing now? Where is she now?
Msbehopeful 2 years ago
gorgeous skater!
vispork 2 years ago
I love this girl. She truly is one of those skaters that doesn't even have to leave the ice to keep you captivated.
iluvfirenze 3 years ago 2
this program is very beautiful....
shineluvslambiel 3 years ago
She is just stunning on the ice, its just heart breaking about her injuries. I wish her the best of luck @ Nationals.
Pikachuusb 4 years ago 3
I dunno, she might have grown up but consider Slutskaya. So, I still hope there is a hope for Yukina.
meisamma 4 years ago 2
she is still a beautifill skater! gorgeous!
khaliunaabold 4 years ago 7
I wonder what has happened to her. In 2003, she looked like she was going to be the next super star from Japan with so much talent in the artistry area with her music interpretation and body movements. Back then she had the all the triples except the Axel, but now, she's down to only being able to land 2 easiest triples. Has the growth spurt or an injury made it difficult for her to be able to land the more difficult jumps now? It's such a shame.
tripleaxel96 4 years ago
She had a severe leg injury and was not able to skate for a long time, plus she grew a bit, so trying to return to competetive shape after that was like starting from a scratch.
Her coach said that there isn't much more he can to to help Yukina regain her jumps. Her body just doesn't handle the training well.
It's really a shame, she was so talented. Perhaps if she went into dance as soon as it was obvious that she will not be able to jump as well as she used to... Now it might be too late.
oscillating 4 years ago
she has said that she really wanted to go into pairs, but there aren't boys in japan who want to go into pairs
sekretaznman81 4 years ago