FSU Watch Party Saturday #3: 1999 Worlds Ladies LP [2:30pm CDT/8:30pm CET]

[Vagabond]

I loved Gusmeroli's on-ice split. I don't think I've ever seen anyone else do it.

 

[alchemy void]

And hate all you want, but Gusmeroli makes a case to beat Malinina in the long here IMO. A much more complete program in just about every way, and they landed the same amount of tripes even if Vanessa's weren't as clean.

I agree. I think the main problem was the overall impression of the program was too messy and rushed here for the judges to really go with it.

 

[SmallFairy]

And hate all you want, but Gusmeroli makes a case to beat Malinina in the long here IMO. A much more complete program in just about every way, and they landed the same amount of tripes even if Vanessa's weren't as clean.

I've been screaming Vanessa was robbed for 21 years.....

 

[Vagabond]

French skaters don’t seem to medal with thief programs. See also Delobel/Schoenfelder 2007 Worlds.
I think they were thieves or something.

Thieves wuzrobbed!

 

[Braulio]

That 3toe at the last second, only Baiul threw a jump in like that with the 2axel/2toe that ended giving her the gold at Lillehammer 5 years earlier

 

[VGThuy]

And 6.0 was more unforgiving with stumbles and messy landings as well.

 

[SmallFairy]

I loved Gusmeroli's on-ice split. I don't think I've ever seen anyone else do it.

Anna Lundström did it too.
#nerd
#gosweden

 

[SmallFairy]

I agree. I think the main problem was the overall impression of the program was too messy and rushed here for the judges to really go with it.

Judges must die!

 

[tony]

I agree. I think the main problem was the overall impression of the program was too messy and rushed here for the judges to really go with it.

Malinina also had the crazy rise in the standings that season, finishing 5th in her first GP, winning the second GP (NHK) in a weak field, just barely making the final and then winning that in a poorly-skated event (Maria was awful and still got 2nd). They were ready to give Tatiana a World medal, and she very nearly won silver here, losing it by one judge.

But that still doesn't mean her presentation deserved to go from the 5.0's to 5.7's

 

[alchemy void]

Remember the random girl from Monaco (I think) that had a complete copy of Gusmeroli's jewel thief program a few years back?

 

[SmallFairy]

Yay Soldatova! 3S3T!
Get yourself on the podium. Love this program too, no matter what everyone says.

Sincerly, your only fan

 

[Braulio]

French skaters don’t seem to medal with thief programs. See also Delobel/Schoenfelder 2007 Worlds.
I think they were thieves or something.

Yes

Isabelle DELOBEL & Olivier SCHOENFELDER - 2007 Worlds - FD

www.youtube.com

 

[tony]

Remember the random girl from Monaco (I think) that had a complete copy of Gusmeroli's jewel thief program a few years back?

Vanessa was either part of her coaching team or maybe even choreographed the program. I forget, but there was a connection.

 

[VGThuy]

Gusmeroli was robbed, but the judges were still into posing for extended periods for 2-3 times during a LP at this time.

 

[alchemy void]

Soldatova's music and arms are just tragic. I liked her more in 2002 when she was finishing like 23rd at Olympics, representing Belarus.

 

[Vagabond]

Remember the random girl from Monaco (I think) that had a complete copy of Gusmeroli's jewel thief program a few years back?

And she's a choreographer now.

 

[SmallFairy]

Remember the random girl from Monaco (I think) that had a complete copy of Gusmeroli's jewel thief program a few years back?

Merovee Ephrem (spelling...) I think she got it from Vanessa, being allowed to use it.

 

[VGThuy]

And she's a choreographer now.

Attended the Robin Wagner School of Choreography? Motto being “Steal from the Best”.

 

[SmallFairy]

Bad ass entrance into 3S.

 

[Braulio]

One season wonder Julia Soldatova... meh

 

[alchemy void]

"a fair amount of artistry"

 

[SmallFairy]

She skids a little on the toe pick in her flips and lutzes, same technique as Lautowa.

 

[VGThuy]

One season wonder Julia Soldatova... meh

Yeah, she should have known it was better to be a one hit wonder where you get a program that wins competitions and stick with it. I.e. Shizuka Arakawa and “Turandot”.

 

[tony]

Soldatova wasn't bad, but that choreography with the jumps all thrown together in the corner.. she did in the following season too. Still would've put Gusmeroli and Malinina ahead of her.

If you can find her 2002 Worlds free skate, it's crazy how far she declined so quickly.

 

[alchemy void]

LOL, Simon trying to figure out factored placements. Don't even bother.

 

[Vagabond]

Attended the Robin Wagner School of Choreography? Motto being “Steal from the Best”.

She's studying to be a journalist now. (Or was, prior to the pandemic.)

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[Braulio]

Where is eurosport's coverage of Masha's free skate?? we wuzzrobbed!

 

[SmallFairy]

BUTE MY QUEEN
LEGEND!

 

[VGThuy]

The sound quality is off for this video but the music sounds exactly the same. What does that say I wonder.

 

[Braulio]

Soldatova wasn't bad, but that choreography with the jumps all thrown together in the corner.. she did in the following season too. Still would've put Gusmeroli and Malinina ahead of her.

If you can find her 2002 Worlds free skate, it's crazy how far she declined so quickly.

Here you have. From Belarus Julia Soldatova

Julia Soldatova (BLR) 2002 Worlds free program

18th overall - Nagano / Japan

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