Gracie Gold renunciation of the final Grand Prix

Gracie Gold rinuncia alla finale del Grand Prix
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Gracie Gold renunciation of the final Grand Prix

The American federation (USFSA) announced today that it will not take Gracie Gold & agrave; part in the final of the Grand Prix due to a stress fracture in his left foot.

The 'student of Frank Carroll had snatched the ticket to Barcelona imposing itself convincingly in the NHK Trophy in Kadoma, where he recorded the record season. "Obviously I'm pretty disappointed for the renunciation of the final of the Grand Prix," said the 'athlete, "I am proud to be able to qualify and I was excited dall''idea visiting Barcelona. However, now becomes crucial to develop a plan of recovery to be able to go back to skate as soon as possible. The main goals for this season are, in any case, reconfirm the US title and get on the podium in the World Championships in Shanghai, the main reason why in consultation with the coaching staff decided to retire from the final. " The place left vacant by the US will come & agrave; occupied by the Japanese Rika Hongo, winner of the Rostelecom Cup. Perci & ograve; as occurs continuously since 2001, also a Japanese skater sar & agrave; at the start of the final.  
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