Alexander Abtのインタビュー

http://www.sovsport.ru/gazeta/default.asp?id=176498
http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20805
興味深かったことは…

Q: Alexander, you have unique qualities for a skater. What prevented you from realizing yourself in the sport?

A: I think I realized myself. Im a Russian National champion. Its a very big title for me. In 11 years Ive spent on the big arena, I competed against all stars Olympic champions Urmanov, Ilia Kulik, Alexei Yagudin, World champion Evgeni Plushenko. Ill admit, we skated at the different levels, but since I won the Nationals, I couldve reached more.

Q: You couldve been given the victory at 2002 Europeans. Is that upsetting that the gold was given to Yagudin?

A: I couldve won the Worlds too. But you see, Im not a politician, Im a skater. I was figure skating and tried to do it the best I could. With that, I knew that with Yagudin and Plushenko present, I was set to lose in advance. And thats what would happen. I wasnt angry. I wasnt fighting. I knew that its not only about politics the time was lost. While the guys learned their quads, I was in the hospital. I remained a champion, for myself. The champion of everything! This is my motivation. When I come to the ice, Im the best.

ほんと色々な思惑の絡まるジャッジングの犠牲になることが多かっただろう…。最後にNational Championになることが出来て良かったなぁと心から思う。2002年の世界選手権で初めて生アプトさんを観たときにはあまりの脚の長さに驚愕。