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Pj Kwong · @skatingpj

10th Nov 2011 from Twitlonger

@cekoni Even though we don't agree...I am very much enjoying the discussion!
Because you know Mr Plushenko, I will accept that he may have intended the stepping on the to step as a a joke...I can assure you that in the building, if there was laughter, it was because people were horrified. As a sportsman, his action was definitely misunderstood. It is a shame that if people without his authorization got carried away with saying the platinum medal - as you will already know I have RT'd your link with my thanks...
I am sure as fans and supporters you must have been upset too about the combination...if he had known to do it (he is certainly more than capable) his rank would have been second in my list after Mr Button. I was upset for him watchig the event unfold!
In 2002 - I was a PA annuncer and not yet working for CBC so I will have to take your word for it that the N/A press was favouring Yagudin. I can't comment about that. Regardless, of who was supporting what, on the night in question in 2002, Russia took home two medals a very proud moment for your country. you are also right that both men pushed each other but as a fan it would have been nice not to have to choose between them.
I think that loyalty is very important and appreciate that Plushenko has his team around him. Like you, I am sad that someone didn't get the information to him that would have made the difference between gold and silver.
I made my decisions, which are my opinions, based in part on international results as well as having seen everyone on this list, with the exception of Dick Button, skate live. I hadn't considered Yagudin not skating well at home and it didn't form part of the process for me.
As I said before, what I can tell you is that Plushenko's 2006 Olympic Free program is one of my all-time favourite performances and will surely top that list in the weeks to come. It was masterful.
I am sorry that we disagree and I respect your opinion. I also respect and appreciate that you would take the time to have me explain. Many on both sides of this argument would say the other is crazy. I don't believe anyone is crazy especially when they can support their point of view as well as you do!
Cheers :) Pj

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