American Skaters used to be criticized for being strong technically and at times stylistically, but always somewhat cold emotionally. One could make those criticisms of Mark Mitchell's skating, but it is a moot point. Who the fuck cares if you can make the Kwan facial expressions when you are built like a beautiful gay Greek statue and skate with superb edges, style, flow, carriage and posture?! Mark Mitchell's ass in those spandex practice pants alone are a complete 6.0. Mark didn't give the audience the time of day the same way he likely wouldn't give any of us the time of day at a bar. It doesn't matter. Just admire the gorgeousness.
P.S. Did Jill Trenary and Mark share a hairdo?
I hope there is a male ass quality PCS bonus similar to the European beauty bonus. Mitchell's certainly deserves it.
ReplyDeleteI love how his posture screams 'Raging Queen.' Peter is a lucky man. Hell, Mark is lucky too.
ReplyDeleteBesides the hairdo, Mark and Jill also shared a love for one-foot axels. You can easily see where all the SCOB skaters get their good posture and basics.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this! I love the random close-up shot of Rudy Galindo landing a jump towards the end of Mark's program
He has little jumps but good posture and flow across the ice.
ReplyDeleteDid a lot of men wear tights for practice in those days?
ReplyDeleteI love his spiral which starts at 3:11 and continues for a full revolution around the rink. Is he coaching now?
ReplyDeleteHe coaches at the Skating Club of Boston and is one of the top coaches in the country. His currents pupils are Ross Miner, Yasmin Siraj and Jason Wong.
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