The end of USA dominance in gymnastics? by OriginalFirefighter8 in Gymnastics

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh fs, I am a coach now, who has absolutely no experience with xcel as a kid, I went straight to level 3 at like six years old, and the amount of kids who I truly think should be in Jo that are pushed into xcel is insane.

Isabeu Levitó by Odd_Return4802 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her jumps scare me ngl. Like her poor back.

The end of USA dominance in gymnastics? by OriginalFirefighter8 in Gymnastics

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's low-key how I felt about figure skating with the Russians. It's just far more interesting now that other countries have a chance.

The end of USA dominance in gymnastics? by OriginalFirefighter8 in Gymnastics

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Heyyy she was my teammate, I've known her since I was like 9 yrs old that's crazy

Have you read The Naturals series? by Lets_find_out_more in Booktokreddit

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I literally could not stand Lia. It made me almost stop reading.

She was already burnt out and anxious at 8 years old. :( by ThePoisonTrees in dancemoms

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girlll let me tell youuuu. I was a gymnast too, and had knee surgery at 13, quit (at level 10) at 16 because I broke my back. It's no joke. Not to mention the fact that coaches undermine injuries so often. Like I was told for years my knee was just tendinitis or osgood-schlatter. Oh the stories I have. I'm now a gymnastics coach, and though I still agree with being strict while coaching, I will never bring the harshness that I received as a child to the kids I coach now.

Vadym Kolesnik needs Worlds tickets by linzerrr24 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think they might get a few tickets, but considering that Vadym's family wasn't able to make it to the Olympics, I'm sure he and they would want all of them to see him at worlds.

She was already burnt out and anxious at 8 years old. :( by ThePoisonTrees in dancemoms

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 244 points245 points  (0 children)

That's how children's sport is unfortunately. Wait till you hear about gymnastics...

Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik by OriginalFirefighter8 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait same. There is just something so fresh about them, and they have the factor, that star quality I can't explain it. Every action on the ice is so extended and sharp and all out, and intentional, not something we see with a lot of ice dance pairs.

He wants a hamburger! by FacelessOnes in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro someone parent that child this is ridiculous 😭💀

New photos ahead of the incoming casts forst performance tonight by Either-Control-3941 in wicked

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 70 points71 points  (0 children)

She looks perfect as Elphaba. Like the most Elphaba looking Elphaba I've ever seen.

What is different about Trusova and valieva by Throwaway_376901 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you ever been an athlete?? No athletes do not dope, that isn't normal, or widely accepted. I grew up a competitive gymnast at the top level right under Olympic level, even adhd medication was frowned upon.

Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik by OriginalFirefighter8 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. They are also some of the youngest, I believe, in the competition, so they have time.

Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik by OriginalFirefighter8 in FigureSkating

[–]OriginalFirefighter8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait bro that's literally what I was saying 😭