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It's official - Elladj Baldé has retired from competitive skating
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 11:40 am
by Elizabeth
Skate Canada news release:
https://skatecanada.ca/2018/05/national ... mpetition/
A photo from Canadians in Vancouver - it was wonderful to be there and experience some of his joy
Re: It's official - Elladj Baldé has retired from competitive skating
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 5:11 pm
by happyheini
I agree Elizabeth! I am sorry to see him go, he was such breath of fresh air. Looks like he will be very busy in his "new" life. I hope to see more professional competition/shows again where we can watch our retired stars again, like in the olden days when Barb and Paul came up with the most amazing programs. Sigh!
Re: It's official - Elladj Baldé has retired from competitive skating
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 5:11 pm
by happyheini
I agree Elizabeth! I am sorry to see him go, he was such breath of fresh air. Looks like he will be very busy in his "new" life. I hope to see more professional competition/shows again where we can watch our retired stars again, like in the olden days when Barb and Paul came up with the most amazing programs. Sigh!
Re: It's official - Elladj Baldé has retired from competitive skating
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:03 pm
by kittykins
He'll be missed!! He added such a unique cultural aspect as well...rats.
Re: It's official - Elladj Baldé has retired from competitive skating
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:26 am
by fred
That's true. He also had the potential to win some hardware, and I don't think we have another champion for the Men's division in the starting gate. Some of the guys are going to have to get practising. There's room at the top!