2013 ISU International Adult Figure Skating Competition
Eissportzentrum Oberstdorf - Oberstdorf, Germany
Masters Elite Ladies II Free Skating - 1st Place
May 15-18, 2013
Midori Ito was one of the first skaters that I remember seeing on TV. I have always loved her technical abilities: the way she gets into her jumps, the height of the jumps, and the speed going into and out of jumps. They're phenomenal!
When I first started skating, I realized just how hard it was to attain those jumping abilities. Midori became one of my idols. I finally had a chance to meet her when we both competed in this year's ISU International Adult Competition! She is so tiny in person, which made me realize just how phenomenal she was to be able to jump as high as she does. I loved how happy and bubbly she was throughout the week, and she is so supportive of her fellow teammates. I loved seeing the Japanese team cheer for each other in the Kiss and Cry!
Watching her freeskate, I couldn't help but feel proud to witness her return to competition. I apologize that the video ended where it did as my video recorder stopped :( I got chills as the whole arena gave her a standing ovation. Well deserved! She is the best!! Saikou!