I'm really worried about these speedskaters' safety 
. I mean, if the ice is too soft and slushy for high-speed events like short track speedskating, that's just a recipe for disaster! My kid would freak out if they even tried something like that on their local skating rink, let alone at the Olympics 
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I'm all for figure skating, but come on, it's just not the same as short track. Those athletes are literally risking their necks every time they step onto that ice
. And what about the British speedskater who fell and got hurt? That's just terrible 
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Can't the Olympics organizers do something to fix the ice conditions before it's too late? I know they've got a lot of money and resources, but surely they can make some adjustments to ensure everyone's safety
. My kid would be so worried if they knew that some athletes were even considering competing on subpar ice 
. It just doesn't sit right with me 
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. I mean, if the ice is too soft and slushy for high-speed events like short track speedskating, that's just a recipe for disaster! My kid would freak out if they even tried something like that on their local skating rink, let alone at the Olympics .I'm all for figure skating, but come on, it's just not the same as short track. Those athletes are literally risking their necks every time they step onto that ice
. And what about the British speedskater who fell and got hurt? That's just terrible .Can't the Olympics organizers do something to fix the ice conditions before it's too late? I know they've got a lot of money and resources, but surely they can make some adjustments to ensure everyone's safety
. My kid would be so worried if they knew that some athletes were even considering competing on subpar ice . It just doesn't sit right with me .
but then again, I've seen videos of figure skaters gliding on that stuff and they seem fine 
... wait, no, I mean what if it's better for short track than we think? 
But then again, if it's breaking down quickly, how can that be a good thing? 
Like, who knows what the ideal surface should even look like for short track speedskating?! 
! I mean, I get that figure skating ice has a different vibe and all, but come on, for short track speedskating?! That's like saying a sports car should handle on a highway designed for buses 
. The athletes need ice that can keep up with their high-speed antics, not some slushy mess that's gonna leave 'em all wiped out 
... like, isn't this what they signed up for? Professional athletes have to deal with all sorts of crazy environments, and you'd think they'd toughen up a bit 
. Still, I can kinda see their point - short track is super demanding, and if the ice is too soft, it's gonna be a safety issue. I mean, I've seen those exit zones in person, and yeah, that stuff can get pretty sketchy 
. Maybe they should just suck it up and figure out how to adapt? 
️. I hope the organizers can get some new equipment or adjust the rink setup ASAP so athletes like Corinne, Julie, Brandon, Andrew, Niall, and Steven can focus on their events without worrying about slipping up 
. Maybe they could learn from figure skating's experiences with ice quality? That would be a great safety net for everyone 
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