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February 18, 2010
Alumna Brings Beauty and Health to Vancouver Olympics
Ben Agosto and Tanith Belbin: AP photo
Alumna Tanith Belbin is in the news again, not just for bringing her medal-winning partnership with Ben Agosto to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, but for doing so with ten more pounds.
On the advice of new coaches, Tanith confronted some of her struggles with eating and gained a little weight, which both skaters say has improved their performance...and which the fan community agrees only adds to Belbin's beauty and image of health for athletes generally and women especially.
From the Yahoo! Sports blog Fourth Place Medal:
With Linichuk's help, Belbin changed her eating and training habits. She grew stronger, allowing curves and muscles to be a part of her body. Agosto said that their lifts have improved, as Belbin can hold herself up more easily. If you've ever held a sleeping child, you know that Agosto's job became much easier as Belbin's strength improved.
The difference in their skating is noticeable. Last season, they took silver in Skate America and the Cup of China. This season, they took gold in the same events, and they are contenders for gold in ice dancing.
So when you watch Belbin compete for gold this weekend, realize that you're not just looking at a beautiful woman. You're looking at a beautiful, healthy woman.
My teachers were the highlight of my experience with Laurel Springs. Even though I found some of the course material frustrating, they were always there, willing to work with me to find a better way to approach my lessons, sometimes even working with me to redesign them so they better suited my needs.
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