I still think it is disappointing that Thomas could not have skated like this, to this program, at the 1988 Winter Olympics. I still believe if Thomas had she would have won. Manley then should have won the Silver and Witt the Bronze. But unfortunately Debi just let her guard down going into the first triple-triple at those Olympics and couldn't ever get her rhythm back (I really believe Witt's performance at the Olympics was no where near where Debi's was at the U.S. Nats in '88.)
The only Reason Ms. Witt has a second Olympic Gold is due to block judging. Everyone who truly understands and appreciates skating knows that Elizabeth Manley of Canada should have won that night. Her program was technically superior with a good blend of vibrant & fun artistry.
@ballinagra13 No, Ito should not have won due to the school figures still being in existence. I do agree Manley should have won the Olympic Gold and the World Championships in 1988 if the judging was not so block in nature at that time. The only Olympic Gold Medalist since then that I don't think should have won the Gold was Oksana Baiul in 1994 (I am still one of those that believe Nancy Kerrigan had a much stronger long program in those Olympics.)
@hop - Debi opted not to do a triple salchow only. She landed the other four jumps, including the opening triple toe-triple toe combination. She did two-foot the last salchow, but it still counts. The most refined and artistic program she has ever performed.
@aquamarineeyes That doesn't matter and she didn't care that much.She is a medical Dr. now and Witt,well,she promotes her clothing and perfume lines.I think Deb leads a better life too plus she has a hubby and son.Witt is an old maid who sleeps around.
@HattieLovesCattie oh come on! Debi was an ultra competitive competitor who would not have entered the competition if she didn't think she was going to win! When she double footed on her first jump (the second triple toe), she even admitted that she had given up and knew that she had lost the gold and that Kati had won! As for Kati sleeping around. do you know Fraulein Witt personally do you? I am guessing not as otherwise you wouldn't come out with such childish remarks!
@HattieLovesCattie verpiss dich! if you do your research properly you will find that Fraulein Witt did not put that in her autobiography, it was added before the final editorial copy to "spice it up" a bit!
@HattieLovesCattie Sie sind ein Witz! Kati is a has-been? Hmm.....a has-been with 2 Olympic GOLD medals! How many does poor ugly Debi have again??? erm.....NONE!!! Kein weg!
I still think it is disappointing that Thomas could not have skated like this, to this program, at the 1988 Winter Olympics. I still believe if Thomas had she would have won. Manley then should have won the Silver and Witt the Bronze. But unfortunately Debi just let her guard down going into the first triple-triple at those Olympics and couldn't ever get her rhythm back (I really believe Witt's performance at the Olympics was no where near where Debi's was at the U.S. Nats in '88.)
sneeyize45 2 weeks ago
The only Reason Ms. Witt has a second Olympic Gold is due to block judging. Everyone who truly understands and appreciates skating knows that Elizabeth Manley of Canada should have won that night. Her program was technically superior with a good blend of vibrant & fun artistry.
Sithlord0035 2 months ago
@Sithlord0035 I completely disagree. Midori Ito should have won.
ballinagra13 2 months ago
@ballinagra13 No, Ito should not have won due to the school figures still being in existence. I do agree Manley should have won the Olympic Gold and the World Championships in 1988 if the judging was not so block in nature at that time. The only Olympic Gold Medalist since then that I don't think should have won the Gold was Oksana Baiul in 1994 (I am still one of those that believe Nancy Kerrigan had a much stronger long program in those Olympics.)
sneeyize45 2 weeks ago
@hop - Debi opted not to do a triple salchow only. She landed the other four jumps, including the opening triple toe-triple toe combination. She did two-foot the last salchow, but it still counts. The most refined and artistic program she has ever performed.
MrOu83 5 months ago in playlist Skating
Debi choked when it really mattered! Shame. She just couldn't handle the pressure like Katarina Witt!
aquamarineeyes 1 year ago
@aquamarineeyes That doesn't matter and she didn't care that much.She is a medical Dr. now and Witt,well,she promotes her clothing and perfume lines.I think Deb leads a better life too plus she has a hubby and son.Witt is an old maid who sleeps around.
HattieLovesCattie 2 months ago
@HattieLovesCattie oh come on! Debi was an ultra competitive competitor who would not have entered the competition if she didn't think she was going to win! When she double footed on her first jump (the second triple toe), she even admitted that she had given up and knew that she had lost the gold and that Kati had won! As for Kati sleeping around. do you know Fraulein Witt personally do you? I am guessing not as otherwise you wouldn't come out with such childish remarks!
aquamarineeyes 2 months ago
@aquamarineeyes Witt admitted in her biography that she slept around.She even told Paul Wylie she slept with married men.So there!!!
HattieLovesCattie 2 months ago
@HattieLovesCattie verpiss dich! if you do your research properly you will find that Fraulein Witt did not put that in her autobiography, it was added before the final editorial copy to "spice it up" a bit!
aquamarineeyes 2 months ago
@aquamarineeyes Why should I research her?She's a has - been.Most know she didn't lack finding men.
HattieLovesCattie 2 months ago
@HattieLovesCattie Sie sind ein Witz! Kati is a has-been? Hmm.....a has-been with 2 Olympic GOLD medals! How many does poor ugly Debi have again??? erm.....NONE!!! Kein weg!
aquamarineeyes 2 months ago
@TheHoopify The best short prog was Brian's Les Patiners.It got 8 6.0's for presentation.I see Debbie missed a jump or two here.
HattieLovesCattie 1 year ago
@HattieLovesCattie I agree,best short ever.Brian said his best short prog was the one in Calgary.
HattieLovesCattie 2 months ago
@TheHoopify The best short prog was Brian's Les Patiners.It got 8 6.0's for presentation.
HattieLovesCattie 1 year ago