Speaking of desirable partners for pairs figure skating, I was greatly saddened to see the controversy Irina Rodnina has landed herself in. I still remember her from her days in competition and would have considered myself honored to be able to skate with such a great champion. Her recent antics are beneath the standard she set for herself on the ice. Not sure if that would affect my desire to be her partner, if we were both world-class figure skaters in our prime.Were I a bit younger... perhaps pairs ice skating, IF I could find the right partner.