@Aldobrandini, I agree about Kadavy's 3L. What made Midori special, though, was that every triple jump she performed had the same speed, bounce, smoothness and precision.
Also, HBsmile, thanks so much for posting! Not to be picky, but I think this is from NHK in October, 1985 (not 1986). This was one of Midori's disappointing seasons, but I am glad she came back strong in 1986-1987!
@nondescriptnyc I think it was in 1986 because in 1985 Midori had broken leg. And here we can see that Midori looked more like lady not like child in 1985.
Isn't it wonderful? And at Calgary, in the SP: The same combination electrified the audience; Ito always looked as though she landed that 2L on a trampoline, bouncing literally right back up into the
3L. Gorgeous. Only Caryn Kadavy could work similar magic, with her trademark 3L/2L, but of course the reverse order is even harder.
@Aldobrandini, I agree about Kadavy's 3L. What made Midori special, though, was that every triple jump she performed had the same speed, bounce, smoothness and precision.
Also, HBsmile, thanks so much for posting! Not to be picky, but I think this is from NHK in October, 1985 (not 1986). This was one of Midori's disappointing seasons, but I am glad she came back strong in 1986-1987!
nondescriptnyc 5 months ago
@nondescriptnyc I think it was in 1986 because in 1985 Midori had broken leg. And here we can see that Midori looked more like lady not like child in 1985.
Tramoaky 4 weeks ago
She's the only skater I've ever seen that could do a 2L/3L.
barkingtree88 3 years ago 7
Isn't it wonderful? And at Calgary, in the SP: The same combination electrified the audience; Ito always looked as though she landed that 2L on a trampoline, bouncing literally right back up into the
3L. Gorgeous. Only Caryn Kadavy could work similar magic, with her trademark 3L/2L, but of course the reverse order is even harder.
Aldobrandini 2 years ago 2
The double axel at the end was so exciting!!
rosepetalessence 5 years ago 5