Luna Hendricks: “I worked really hard for this medal, I couldn’t have done more.
Belgium’s Luna Hendricks has spoken out about winning the European Figure Skating Championships.
“I knew I had worked very hard for this medal. I know I couldn’t have done more. So I wanted to enjoy myself – and probably never had such a thing with me at the start, I was directly getting high. Yes, it didn’t work out cleanly, it’s a pity. But I’m still happy.
I had a very hard period this summer. I was very motivated, I worked so hard, I was super responsible for every training session – and I didn’t get any results, my jumps were gone.
I cried so much because I wanted so much to do well. But my brother supported me a lot, he said that he could see the progress, that I should not give up. But I didn’t see it!
It was only after a few tournaments that I gained some self-confidence. Working with a psychologist helped me a lot – last year she helped me understand why I was skating. I had lost the joy of figure skating, I was very confused. And she helped me to find it again.
So working with a psychologist is very important.
I slept terribly at night, I woke up every hour, I was afraid I’d oversleep at practice. I hate coffee, but I decided to drink it today before the ride because I needed a boost of energy,” Hendricks said.
“To be honest, I didn’t feel very confident in that dress. Maybe at the World Championships I’ll wear the dress again, I’ll see later on the video how the jumpsuit looked.
But for now I can definitely say that it made me feel more comfortable today,” Hendricks added
More Stories
“Amber Glenn Shatters Barriers: First Openly LGBTQ+ Skater to Win U.S. Championship”
Amber Glenn has once again made history, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ skater to win the U.S. Figure Skating Championships....
Alexandra Trusova No More: Russian Figure Skating Star Changes Her Last Name
The announcement on August 17, 2024, that Russian figure skater Alexandra Trusova has officially changed her name to Alexandra Ignatova...
Video from the wedding of Alexandra Trusova and Makar Ingnatov
Russian figure skater Alexandra Trusova has married fellow figure skater Makar Ignatov and has taken his last name, now going...
Top US Figure Skaters Shine at Boston’s Summer Sizzler Event
The Boston Summer Sizzler, an exciting figure skating event that took place in mid-August 2024, brought together some of the...
U.S. Figure Skaters Finally Claim Gold at Paris 2024
The U.S. figure skating team, originally awarded silver at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, was officially recognized as the gold...
Sasha Trusova’s Comeback: First Quad Lutz in Years!
Sasha Trusova makes a stunning comeback by landing her Quad Lutz for the first time in years! Fans are thrilled...
Average Rating