当时她有幸作为志愿者参加了大赛的服务工作,有机会看到了男单自由滑的赛前训练。那个时候她对参赛选手基本不了解,但Evan高人一头的修长身材和帅气的脸给她留下了非常深刻的印象。还有一个原因是,他当时看起来状态非常让人担心。在其他选手都不停地练习着各种跳跃和旋转时,这个男孩只是缓慢地绕场滑行,他的脸色苍白极了,面容消瘦而憔悴。他几乎是每滑一圈就要无力地趴在场边的挡板上休息很长时间,不停用纸巾擦鼻子,看上去很难受的样子,但一直在勉强支撑。围观的观众都注意到了他的异样,一起地鼓掌给他加油。我朋友见状走上前和Frank简单交谈了几句,‘Is he OK?’‘He’s very sick.’‘If you guys need any help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.’‘Thank you! ’后来他明显连站立都很困难,Frank拍着肩膀跟他说了几句话,他就在众人的搀扶下离开了。
‘我想他肯定是退出了,虽然素不相识,我还是替他难过,毕竟奥运会四年才有一次。’所以在那晚看到Evan的精彩表现时,她完全被震惊了。如果不是亲眼目睹了早晨发生的一切,她绝对不会相信当时的Evan是带病上场的,而且病得那么重。‘This is a miracle! He’s so incredible!’她说,‘He’ll do great in the next Olympics.’
Wednesday, Jan. 23
2:00 p.m. Compulsory Dance
7:00 p.m. Pairs Short Program
Thursday, Jan. 24
5:00 p.m. Original Dance
7:30 p.m. Ladies Short Program
Friday, Jan. 25
7:00 p.m. Men's Short Program
Saturday, Jan. 26
9:00 a.m. Ladies Free Skate (First two groups): FINAL
12:00 p.m. Pairs Free Skate: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
6:00 p.m. Free Dance: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
8:15 p.m. Ladies Free Skate (Final two groups): FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
Sunday, Jan. 27
1:15 p.m. Men's Free Skate: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
7:00 p.m. Exhibition of Champions
在晚上的演出里,Tanith在介绍Evan出场时大方地表示Evan是她的favorite skater。表演后的握手签名会上Evan为避免喧宾夺主而没有和BA共同出席,Tanith说“我本想让他一起来的,但他说,‘This is your show.’”有这样细心又体贴的男友,难怪Tanith的笑容总是焕发着由内而外的幸福感觉。
Wednesday, Jan. 23
2:00 p.m. Compulsory Dance
7:00 p.m. Pairs Short Program
Thursday, Jan. 24
5:00 p.m. Original Dance
7:30 p.m. Ladies Short Program
Friday, Jan. 25
7:00 p.m. Men's Short Program
Saturday, Jan. 26
9:00 a.m. Ladies Free Skate (First two groups): FINAL
12:00 p.m. Pairs Free Skate: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
6:00 p.m. Free Dance: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
8:15 p.m. Ladies Free Skate (Final two groups): FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
Sunday, Jan. 27
1:15 p.m. Men's Free Skate: FINAL & LIVE ON NBC
7:00 p.m. Exhibition of Champions