[demlosers]

She's apolitical. Quid pro quo, The DDR gives her some material wealth and be able to leave the country at will. She in return doesn't embarrass that former, sorry, little East German country.

[Ciexyz]

This isn't news. She was developed by the State to be a champion, and she was loaded with perks. But she's right, she wouldn't have achieved such success if she was from the West. After all, the Eastern bloc judges and their supporters made sure that their skaters dominated the medals.