Three-time Olympic champion Irina Rodnina commented on the information regarding the transition of the skaters Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkina to the US team.
Today The Skating Lesson informedthat both Russian athletes became members of the US Figure Skating Federation.
“This question is not for me, but for our great patriot – the coach-mom (Davis is the daughter of the honored coach of Russia Eteri Tutberidze – Sports.ru).
I am more than sure that a child, even if he is 21 years old (Davis is 19 years old – Sports.ru), does not make such decisions himself. He somehow consults with coaches, parents.
We heard that they should speak at the Challenge Cup in the USA. It says a lot and gives us a lot to think regarding. Why some can and others can’t.
They performed at the Olympic Games (in Beijing, where they took 14th place in ice dancing – Sports.ru) from Russia – and this is somehow not very beautiful.
Moreover, our mother constantly tells us regarding how well she works, ”said Rodnina.
15 questions that remain following the (yet) failed transfer of Davis and Smolkin to the US team
