1992 US Nationals - Lisa Ervin

Most of us who watched Lisa Ervin skate were dumbfounded by the uncanny resemblance to her coach, Carol Heiss. The body line is so similar, and the style of movement, uniquely Heiss, right down to the toss of the head and the bouncing pony tail. I am not sure this is what coaches set out to achieve with their students; but then, I suppose there are only so many ways to core an apple, once you have polished the peel. This highly buffed American skating princess, probably sliced down by technical advancements in triple jumping during her competitive period, won a 4th in 1992 and a Silver medal in 1993, but faded from the scene in Seniors.

Using the music of "Spartacus" also brought remnicences of the 1973 Canadian World Champion, Karen Magnussen.

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[kioewen]

I agree with the post earlier about how WONDERFUL it is to see skaters with curvier shapes. It's awful to see these skeletal girls on the ice today and I am CERTAIN that it's part of the reason why figure skating has been losing popularity. Emily Hughes (sometimes) is a throwback to the days when skaters were shapelier. I only recently discovered Lisa Ervin and every performance I've seen, I've enjoyed. Who cares about jumps? Lisa's skating style is truly beautiful and she's absolutely gorgeous.

[k9henrydog]

A 'great' many people agree wholehartedly with you!!!! Many would prefer to see an artistically worthwhile performance, rather than an 'obstacle' course as it is now. best wishes

[splittwist]

Great vid!

But when are we gonna see Magnussen's 1973 World-title winning LP? :)

[k9henrydog]

I only have an audio of it, but perhaps I will post that soon.  The holidays and jury duty have cut into my YOUTUBE time!!! SHOCKING!

[smokelean]

roz sumners says having a triple does not make the better skater

[k9henrydog]

So true....but they won't let you be champion these days without quite an arsenal....I don't mind the new rules in the short program.....but why not make the long program an exclusively 'artistic' effort!!! (the wilder the costumes the better!! lol) thanks for commenting.

[k9henrydog]

AA-men!!! from the choir!!!

[hilljacknutjob]

Thanks for writing this...I agree. Perhaps this is why I find todays competitive skating so boring to watch. By and large the jumps(as well as most of the programs) are dull, flat, small, uninspired and uninteresting. Gimmie a program with some skating in it, not all this busy little gymnastic garbage. Gimmie a languid slow section, then big, powerful, high solo jumps done by lovely ladies. ,

BTW...I don't mean to offend anyone with my rant, it's just one layman's armchair opinion.

[k9henrydog]

Isn't Pewter such an ugly color for a medal!! for such a prestigious accomplishment,. Maybe they should take a lead from the Jewelry Channel and call it the "Tanzanite" medal or something. Seems like "Diamond Pendant" medal falls off your lips pretty easy!!! Anything but pewter, how common and base!

[k9henrydog]

I don't think it should be such a BATTLE!! I kind of enjoy seeing the skaters from the 60's and 70's with their more realistic shapes. Maybe if we outlawed triple jumps, it would force them back into artistic skating. All the triples are just cheated illusions anyway...who needs em! Let's go back to a strong GUS LUSSI technique with big, high exciting jumps........