 Complete the following phrase:  Meissner was one of the best technical figure skaters, with good position in the air on her jumps, smooth landings, fast speed, and high energy, but her weakness was her artistry, which the Associated Press, in 2007, speculated was due to her young age. Her coach Pam Gregory compared Meissners discipline and work ethic to skaters Tara Lipinski and Sarah Hughes, who won Olympic gold medals when they were teenagers. Also like Lipinski and Hughes, Meissner enjoyed performing in front of loud, enthusiastic crowds. Gregory also praised Meissners courage and competitive spirit and called her extremely tough mentally. Her performances, however, tended to be inconsistent, especially after late 2006. For example, Philip Hersh of the Los Angeles Times raised questions about her uneven skating and if the free skating program that won her the 