Joannie Rochette

[redforever]

Originally Posted by pylon

NBC closed their broadcast day a clip of her. The announcer was in tears explaining how moving her performance was.

As much as I fail to recognize figure skating or any "judged" event as a true sport, I could not help but be moved by moved by her performace under the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

I hope you don't consider hockey a "true" sport then. One could argue that hockey is a judged sport. The officials on the ice are "judging" what is or is not onside, what is or is not a penalty.....and many times they get it wrong just as badly as Olympic judges do.

[Smell My Finger]

Rochette showed tremendous courage and character. A defining moment for the Olympics.

[Lil Pedro]

Her performance was simply amazing. I am not a figure skating fan by any means, but man was I impressed by the way she went out their and performed. Very glad she is a Canadian, and I hope she wins gold for her Mother, and Canada

[JustAnotherGuy]

Please. Guys. Show some respect. This is not a thread to take off topic. Thanks.

I was teary eyed as well when I watched her. Amazing. My mother passed away 10 years ago. To think that she skated at that level two days later is incredible. I mean, I barely had the strength to function.

[Schmidtyboosh]

Originally Posted by redforever

I hope you don't consider hockey a "true" sport then. One could argue that hockey is a judged sport. The officials on the ice are "judging" what is or is not onside, what is or is not a penalty.....and many times they get it wrong just as badly as Olympic judges do.

You know what......SHUDDUP!

[Sylvanfan]

Great performance by her. Sometimes something like this will just make the athlete focus on how much he/she enjoys the sport they participate in and it could help take the pressure of the Olympics off and allow them to put in a great performance as going out and skating is an escape from everything else involved with the situation especially since a couple of days have ellapsed.

I remember the Dan Jansen thing to an extent. I remember everyone felt terrible for him. That would be brutally tough to have to compete that day, at least for me. After that it's tough to keep goign. When my father passed away my mind was all over for the first day and a half. After that I could somewhat focus on something for a short period of time.

Hopefully she has another good performance in the long program, it would make for a great story.

[The Yen Man]

Nothing but props to her. I got pretty teary eyed last night watching her performance and then watching her and her dad's reaction after the skate. It doesn't matter if she gets a medal or not, she made us all proud.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by JustAnotherGuy

Please. Guys. Show some respect. This is not a thread to take off topic. Thanks.

I was teary eyed as well when I watched her. Amazing. My mother passed away 10 years ago. To think that she skated at that level two days later is incredible. I mean, I barely had the strength to function.

yep, when my mom died in 2001 i was a wreck for weeks. to put on that kind of performance only a couple of days after receiving the news is some kind of special

[Puppet Guy]

if they awarded medals for inner strength, there wouldn't be enough gold to make Joannie's medal.

[403ep3]

Originally Posted by JustAnotherGuy

Please. Guys. Show some respect. This is not a thread to take off topic. Thanks.

I was teary eyed as well when I watched her. Amazing. My mother passed away 10 years ago. To think that she skated at that level two days later is incredible. I mean, I barely had the strength to function.

I haven't gone through anything like this yet and dread the day when I have to. I, too, was a bit teary eyed and really felt for her. I hope she wins a medal. If not, Canada still has her back!

[jschick88]

I hope tonight is something magical for Joannie. All of Canada is pulling for you Joannie, win or lose you have shown what a great inspiration you are.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by jschick88

I hope tonight is something magical for Joannie. All of Canada is pulling for you Joannie, win or lose you have shown what a great inspiration you are.

what time is her skate on?

[jayswin]

Is there anywhere we can watch her performance?

[jschick88]

I think she skates in the last flyte of skaters. I cant find anywhere that says what time she skates. I would guess anywhere from 9 to 10?

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by jschick88

I think she skates in the last flyte of skaters. I cant find anywhere that says what time she skates. I would guess anywhere from 9 to 10?

I meant her emotional skate that she's already done.

[Chump]

Originally Posted by flameswin

I meant her emotional skate that she's already done.

If you have shaw digital cable they have it for free on video on demand.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Chump

If you have shaw digital cable they have it for free on video on demand.

Wow, sweet! Thanks.

[Resolute 14]

Just flashed on CTV that she is skating around 9:30.

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Just flashed on CTV that she is skating around 9:30.

Mountain time?

[Resolute 14]

Yes