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| Topic | Why are Asian-Americans so represented on US figure skating? |
| Kineth 02/22/18 5:45:54 PM #7: | Rob Cesternino posted... Antifar posted...Relatedly, my sense is that African Americans are underrepresented at the highest levels of figure skating, which is also a geography thing. Ball don't lie. Still, as was stated, that's a matter of the cost/barrier to entry and financial support. A figure skater likely has a financial backing that allows them to not depend on their sport for a scholarship/ability to pay for college. As for why they're so represented, I'm not entirely sure, but I imagine that Yamaguchi's success caused some parents and kids to want to take up the sport because of her. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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