1972 Julie Lynn Holmes US Nationals

Julie was challenging for the national title, as always. Janet Lynn always managed to win nationals, but Julie usually placed higher than her at Worlds (perhaps having Carlo Fassi as a coach helped - although I am told her figures were sublime). She might have done it this time, but she missed a double lutz at the beginning of the slow section, singled the next double axel, and then singled a planned double inside axel.....and it was all over. Nice slavic program though, but not sure it was appropriate for a girl from Oklahoma. Most felt Carlo tried to make Julie to much like Peggy Flemming, and not enough like Julie Lynn Holmes.

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[soulmuzixercher]

I know Julie. I am curious how do you have 2 different versions of the video? Thanks soo much for uploading!

[k9henrydog]

@soulmuzixercher One is just the Cracker USFSA video, then I also put the Wide World of SPorts commentary of it.....nice to hear Dick Button and Jim McKay lay out the competitive situation......best wishes

[SexyLiLLeilaniMya]

Janet was so much better!

[k9henrydog]

@SexyLiLLeilaniMya On this day perhaps........but they were quite a rivalry, and good for skating! best wishes

[nondescriptnyc]

Although she had lost her jumps somewhat, she improved SO MUCH over the couple of years preceding this season in other aspects. I really love the "snap" in her movements.

[k9henrydog]

@nondescriptnyc She was a 'winner'!!!! best wishes

[HattieLovesCattie]

@soulmuzixercher Thanks for the update.I don't miss smoggy hot Calif.I left there in 1994 but I miss my old friends.I knew the old Costa Mesa rink at been torn down but can't remember when?

[soulmuzixercher]

@HattieLovesCattie - She teaches at the La Jolla Ice Chalet at the Westfield La Jolla ice rink. John Nick's Old skating assistant to Sasha Cohen is Matt Smith. He's a Canadian Junior Champion and is the director for the rink and he also assisted Sasha Cohen at the time she was learning her quads. John Nicks is still at Aliso Viejo teaching. =)

[HattieLovesCattie]

@soulmuzixercher What part of San Diego?I know people that live in Poway.I used to live in the Huntington Beach area and would visit the rink in Costa Mesa where John Knicks ( sp )? trained.I spoke once to Todd Sand and Jennie Meno and told them good luck at the Worlds ( I think it was Birmingtham,England that year).Ths was so many years ago.I moved east in 1994.Todd was very nice.Jennie was quiet.

[soulmuzixercher]

@HattieLovesCattie - 2 years ago was the last time I skated in the San Diego area and Julie taught my close friend for almost a decade. Then, she was still coaching and this was on 2 ice rinks in the San Diego Area. I hope this answers your question.