Posted on 04/04/2020 1:18:33 PM PDT by simpson96
Midori Ito, born 13 August 1969, is a Japanese former figure skater. She is the first woman to land a triple-triple jump combination and a triple Axel in competition. At the 1988 Calgary Olympics, she became the first woman to land seven triple jumps in an Olympic free skating competition.
Midori Ito, 1988 Calgary Olympics
...1988, and still skating at 50 in 2019.
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i was in the arena that night- Katarina Vitt won and Debbie Thomas messed up.
i was in the arena that night- Katarina Vitt won and Debbie Thomas messed up.
Interesting. I was there for the men’s final. I am not a figure skating aficionado but still remember Boitano’s first jump. Breathtaking stuff live. Best part is that he beat a Canadian. Ha ha.
Midori also makes a fine melon liqueur.
Did she win the gold?
Witt caused a sensation when her short skirt blew up while she was skating backward and revealed that she was wearing a thong.
Witt won the 1988 Gold.
Midori took Silver at the next Olympics. That was her highest Olympic medal.
She did win the World Championship Gold one time.
“Robust” -— Yes, a health frame.
i was there when Boitano won as well- remember it as though it happened yesterday. We were in the 1st row of the upper deck and had no clue who won the gold until they came walking out with the flags.
My wife and i were also in Salt Lake City in 2002 when Sarah Hughes won the gold medal- THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!!
I recall that well. My favorite skaters are Grinkov and Gordeeva. So sad it ended early. The story is on youtube, “My Sergei”, for anyone who likes a good love story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7rd5osB-O4
She's like a special species all her own.
You mean Clara Hughes, the Canadian speed skater...?
Always loved her skating. :D
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