| [2]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
MELANIE
WECHTENBRUCH
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| Country:
Germany
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| Event/discipline:
Figures
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| Skater
or Trainer: ex-skater! |
| Email: |
| Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
I started skating in 1986. The name of the club - Rev Gruga
Essen |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: 2nd place in 1999 Junior Ladies Figures
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| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Totally unknown! |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
More PR on international sports television (ie: Eurosports) |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
Christina Bartolozzi (Italy), Patrick and Beatrice.. (Italy) |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
I like Firenze 2001, but you know a world championships is
only a good championships when you take part in it, so I liked
Springfield 2000 better.. (hahahahaa - thanks mel!!! - j) |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
My first coach was Karin Engolfild for about 13yrs. Until now,
my coach was Michael O'Brecht. |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
YES! I like it to get world news - its on your site earlier
than on the other sites! But I dont like that you show the
photos of the Blue magazine to anyone else than me!! |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Once I was a skater.... Now I am V.I.P |
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| [3]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
LEO
PLISKO
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Country:
Croatia
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| Skater
or Trainer: Skater |
Event/discipline:
Senior
FS
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| Email: |
Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
I start skating at age of 8 (now I am 20). My club now is KK
"Uljanik" Pula |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: It is my first world championship, first time.
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Not too good. A lot of financial problems but, we have a good
number of skaters. |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
Well, the best representatives should help those countries
that are not so good, in training seminar.. |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
I am training a group of 20 skaters, the greatest inspiration
are the little ones. |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
It is very good organized and the floor is great. |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
I am coaching myself, I don't have a coach. |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
No. |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Keep doing this sport because it is the most beautiful sport. |
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| [4]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
DIEGO
ALENIAR DÔRES
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Country:
Brazil
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| Skater
or Trainer: Skater |
Event/discipline:
Combined
FS/Figures
|
| Email:
diego_dores@yahoo.com
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Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
1991 - Clube de Regatas Samitta |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: 4th - 1999 Junior World Championships - Combine Figs/FS
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| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Its growing everday |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
Media |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5. |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
All worlds I've been to have been wonderful equally. |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
Katia Silva. I practice 5-8 hours a day (figures/fs etc.) |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
I didn't know about it. I'll visit it when I get home. |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Hey guys I just Love skating!!! Don't you??? It's wonderful
ain't it? God bless you all.. |
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| [5]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
LAURA
BOURGUIGNON
|
Country:
France
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| Skater
or Trainer: Skater |
Event/discipline:
Combined
Figs/FS
|
| Email: |
Website: |
|
| NOTE:
SORRY FOR ANY SPELLING MISTAKES - I COULT NOT READ THE PAPER
CORRECTLY.. |
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
I start in 1980 in the Union des patineurs de ville francise |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: 3rd in 1996 - Mar Del Plata - Argentina, 3rd - World Games 1993
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Non existant! |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
More TV, with an active participation by CIPA
for the production. |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
SANRO GUERRA (Italy) - his glide (and all of his skating) |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
Firenze - beautiful rink, alot of people at the championships.
The best championships were 1995 in Colombia, Bucaramanga, the
atmosphere! |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
Joël Pigeon - Physical, technical, psychological, medical. |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
No |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Force at Honneur.. |
|
| [6]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
ANDREA
ARACU
|
Country:
Italy
|
| Skater
or Trainer: Skater |
Event/discipline:
FS
|
| Email:
andyaracu@hotmail.com
|
Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
1989 in Polisportiva Spinea Skating Club |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: N/A
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
It isn't very popular. |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
I think that this sport should be Olympic, so it would be more
popular. |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
My favourite skaters were Sandro Guerra and Samo Kokorovec
(Italy). Sandro was very technically perfect in style and Samo
was a very aggressive skater. |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
I think it is more or less like the others. |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
She is Sara Locandro. I train alot at the gym and without
skates but also I train very much in the rink. |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
No. |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Live the skating! |
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| [7]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
ANGELICA
ACEBEDO
|
Country:
Colombia
|
| Skater
or Trainer: Skater |
Event/discipline:
Combined
Figs/FS
|
| Email:
geli_21@hotmail.com
|
Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
Club Flying Skates - 1992 |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2: 5th in Combined - Junior Worlds
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Artistic skating is not popular, but speed is huge!! |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
More rollerboy photo shoots!! (ummm Angelica gets
a bit cheeky here!!!! ) |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
Jayson inspires me to skate because he............... (yes..
thanks!) |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
Good championships because the crowd is very good and it makes
you want to skate. Usually all the meets are empty! |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
Ray Quitter. Work out at the gym and regular practice. |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
Its good! Keep up the good work! |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Skate for yourself and enjoy! |
|
| [8]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
|
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
Defen Sores De Podesta - Club Atletico Lanus (BS. AS) |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? (as a
trainer) |
A2: 1st Jordan Sogovia, 2nd Florencia Sacchero (comb), 2nd Walter Iglesis, 2nd Rissolo - Musica
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
None |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
Nothing because is a closed sport for people involved. Never
seen in the media. |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
Oksana Baiul. (ice), Tim McGuire (USA World Champ -
1981,82,83) |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
Better because there is a 'togetherness' between skaters
closer than other championships. |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
N/A |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
No. |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
For skaters the more difficult competition is from within, not
the physcial championship. |
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| [9]
Feature
interview at the 2001 World Championships - Firenze, Italia
[top] |
| Name:
RAY
QUITTER
|
Country:
U.S.A
|
| Skater
or Trainer: Trainer |
Event/discipline: |
| Email: |
Website: |
|
| Q1:
Can
you tell me when you started skating and the name of your
club? |
| A1:
1949 - Fairview Gardens Skating Club, Detroit Michigan. |
| Q2.
What is your best result at a World Championships? |
A2:
|
| Q3.
What kind of profile does Roller Sports have in your country? |
| A3:
Inline has a good profile, but Artistic has very little. |
| Q4.
What do you think can be done to promote our sport or Artistic
Skating? |
| A4:
World Roller Skaters challenge World Ice skaters. (umm..
the girls would get floored!!!) |
| Q5.
Who are you most influential skaters/athletes and why do they
inspire you? |
| A5.
Gail Lock, Billy Pates. Senior Pairs & singles Champions,
early 1950's. |
Q6. How does Firenze 2001 compare to other championships? Is it the best championship
you have been to?
|
| A6:
One of the best, audience participation is excellent. |
| Q7.
Who is your coach? And what kind of training program do you
follow? |
| A7:
Me! |
Q8.
Do
you visit jaysonsutcliffe.com on the internet? If so, what do
you like about the site
and what would you like to see included more often or added?
|
| A8:
No. |
| Q9.
Your message to other skaters around the world: |
| A9:
Get in to the Olympics! |
|
| A
very big thankyou to all those who have completed interviews
for this site. |
