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Blo 02/22/18 5:23:25 PM #1: |
Christie Yamaguchi
Michelle Kwan Nathan Chen Mirai Nagasu Karen Chen Like not that it's a bad thing at all, but it feels like there's a larger Asian-American presence in the sport than most others. --- *insert sig here* ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Antifar 02/22/18 5:29:11 PM #2: |
Given the total number of U.S. figure skaters, I don't think those examples are enough to make Asians over-represented. But if they are, my guess is that it stems from figure skating being more of an upper-class sport. Relatedly, my sense is that African Americans are underrepresented at the highest levels of figure skating, which is also a geography thing.
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bobtuse 02/22/18 5:30:28 PM #3: |
Maybe it's like playing strings where the parents are extra supportive?
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masticatingman 02/22/18 5:33:25 PM #4: |
Its considered a fancy cultured thing in their community and they obviously like it - just look at Japan for example. There could be some physiological reasons too - general litheness, etc. (Dont take that the wrong way though lol).
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Rob Cesternino 02/22/18 5:42:10 PM #5: |
Antifar posted...
Relatedly, my sense is that African Americans are underrepresented at the highest levels of figure skating, which is also a geography thing. Black people are overrepresented in basketball --- Stop asking me if I'm Jessica Simpson. Jewish girls Survivor is the greatest show EVER. are hawt ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sayoria 02/22/18 5:44:30 PM #6: |
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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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Antifar 02/22/18 6:00:53 PM #8: |
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. Which is a different sport with lower cost barriers to entry. What point do you think you are making, exactly? --- kin to all that throbs ... Copied to Clipboard!
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