Katarina Witt 1986 Copenhagen Europeans SP - Caravan

[metsdudenj]

this was her best SP even though she never skated it cleanly LOL

[ak0205]

Debi Thomas pushed Witt to become a even better skater.

[koollatter]

I remember this. It's the year she caused a lot of controversy for wearing what many thought was a g-string.

[zucarlos]

Love the program. It looks as if the Double Lutz at the end may have been landed on two feet as well. A lot of ice goes flying from her left foot on the landing. This program must have just been a jinx for her.

[zecrazygerman]

I remember from her book that according to the Stasi files, they wanted to get rid of her after the 1985 or ´86 season, as she was, apparently, too "fat", and not motivated enough. I mean it was probably difficult to find motivation after she won Olympic Gold. these days, you d stop competing straight away. at the world´s, she did this combination even worse.

[zecrazygerman]

at the worlds, she did the combination even worse, apparently? interesting, as she was usually so reliable with her trible toeloops. I guess 86 wasn´t really her year. it must have been difficult to motivate herself year after year, these days, they stop competing the moment they win an Olympic medal.

[HugoBossSuperModel]

What it must have been like to be Katarina? She was under immense pressure. She was objectified for her great looks. She was very scrutinized by those looking for any small mistake to undermine her skating because she was in effect a human being after all.

Through it all, Katarina was a captivating and durable champion. Inimitable!

[koolaidnhemlock]

she had to win the second gold just to secure her being able to perform as a pro. imagine that pressure.

[Chutson353]

I've never seen her jump so high - but once again the program packs all the power moves in the first 45 seconds and then she just skates around waving her arms.

[yodabeesh]

Funny you mentioned that... Watching her circular footwork sequence, the actual footwork doesn't appear to be THAT difficult, but she does incorporate a lot of upper body movement. Nonetheless, I love her skating :) Looks like Jutta Muller decided to let her hair down for this competition.

[pellebravesskylar]

I'm so glad you posted this - loved this routine. She is such a beautiful skater - and gorgeous gal!

[Astardis]

A really tragic error on her side. Without a question the best short program of her "real" career and then she makes that stupid mistake. Still an incredible choreography.

[calexsif]

I have been looking for this for awhile!! thanks so much for posting

[Iceman8822]

omgosh, there's only about 10 people in the audience...