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Aliev didn't skate the team event in Pyeongchang. That was Kolyada
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But Aliev didn't do the Team Event in Pyeongchang. It was Kolyada who did poorly and was crucified for it. Thankfully he has overturned that with last season good showing and programs.
I do agree that if it comes down to those 3 they will prefer the 2 younger ones, so Aliev needs to pull results heads and shoulders above the others.
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Personally, I'd be thrilled to see him upset the Olympic team selection, but I think his best bet will be 2026.Malinin's not going back to "Father Uzbekistan"when he can make Team USA.
IF and that's a giant if, Aliev skates clean, he beats Kondratiuk and Semenenko on PCS alone. The problem is he gives away so many points with his wonky jump landings. Semenenko is pretty reliable to stay on his feet. It won't be pretty and there's no hope of an Olympic medal, but, top 10 for sure. Same with Mark. Probably. I suspect the Fed is going to be looking hard at the team gold. The odds of any of the men ending up on the podium are slim to must have been a total disaster among the top skaters like Sochi that allowed D10 to edge into bronze. But, they can help secure a Russian gold in the team event.
Mishin really needs to rethink what he's doing with Kolyada's programs. You've got to give him the best programs and hope he skates up to them and not so-so programs and hope he doesn't skate down which is what the case is right now. But, he could be back to White Crow by nationals and a 3rd SP. I just hope Mishin ponders how to maximize potential. He's impossible to predict however.
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Oh, that's right. They're all TTW hot messes, I get them mixed up.
I do think that Aliev is going to be the odd one out if he finishes behind Kondriatiuk & Sememenko at RusNats and/or Euros, though.
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Yeah, it was Kolyada that the press destroyed, not Aliev.
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Kolyada earned too many medals before he got to be heartbreaking enough for consideration. Aliev, however, worked his way off the Team.
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You never really leave.
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Wasn't this weekend his first good event since he left the Train?
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I am way behind re-watching.
But Rizzo's jumped-in-double-knee-drama-slide…
1)… makes Galliamov look like an amateur.
2)… gives @alchemy void sleepless nights
But Rizzo's jumped-in-double-knee-drama-slide…
1)… makes Galliamov look like an amateur.
2)… gives @alchemy void sleepless nights
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Well, he did get sick and had to miss nationals so I guess he gets a small break for that, but otherwise, yes.
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Yeah, but he got sick because he went to a superspreader birthday party for Perkova! That's trainwrecky.
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And Belohradsky wants to win MESS too 
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One swallow does not make a spring.
I wouldn’t even call it a weekend or competition. It was just one good skate
I am so disappointed in Russian pairs, honestly 
WTF is that M/G program - starting from their costumes, music pieces, labored skating and super high marks.
Why Tarasova/Morozov long program looks like it was choreographed for 15 yo Tutberidze girl who wants to become an Aliona?
New Spanish team, OTOH
And Minerva’s dress
WTF is that M/G program - starting from their costumes, music pieces, labored skating and super high marks.
Why Tarasova/Morozov long program looks like it was choreographed for 15 yo Tutberidze girl who wants to become an Aliona?
New Spanish team, OTOH
And Minerva’s dress
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Yes, Our Boy tries to get out of the team. Should I have told him to stay?
Galliamov padded leather pants and Doc Martins boot should be worn on the ice, not off. His dull gray pants really not highlight his assets enough.
I would sell a lot for Rizzo's eyelashes. I wonder how they would look if he used mascara...
My costume specialist loves Hocke's SP costume.
Galliamov padded leather pants and Doc Martins boot should be worn on the ice, not off. His dull gray pants really not highlight his assets enough.
I would sell a lot for Rizzo's eyelashes. I wonder how they would look if he used mascara...
My costume specialist loves Hocke's SP costume.
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Frangi really wants to be on the team
#tongueofdisgustlv1
#tongueofdisgustlv1
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You've got to love a good #tongueofdisgust
One of his many redeeming qualities.
And Gubanova starts her road to Beijing tomorrow. So excited.
One of his many redeeming qualities.
And Gubanova starts her road to Beijing tomorrow. So excited.
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Can't help: love Aliev.
Cannot stand the costume, hair and the kinda blah progam.
But ATWGO is one of my absolute fav music pieces, the slide into the flip is back and he ist just
More highlights:
Cannot stand the costume, hair and the kinda blah progam.
But ATWGO is one of my absolute fav music pieces, the slide into the flip is back and he ist just
More highlights:
- Frangipani coach pulling his pants down (who is she? Help folks! Need her for Tursy-POTS)
- Majorov
Tremendous overall skating improvement, but that was a horror ride today, POTS! - Semenenko. Hair!
- Britschgi program. Still not sure I love or hate. But so modern, needs better costume.
- Starostin. Bye Paul!
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Btw I love grumpy @Ka3sha 
Isn't she Angelina Turenko?
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So the final results for Finlandia look entertaining as hell, with so many big changes between the SP and the LP. Was the competition itself a total hot mess or is it worth rewatching tonight?
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I rewatched all - and it was entertaining; 1st group can be skipped though (sorry
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yeah I'll totally watch à la carte. Just watched Rizzo's 1st place LP and I think that confirms my decision.I rewatched all - and it was entertaining; 1st group can be skipped though (sorry
Gotta maintain my endurance for Finlandia ladies SP and JGP ladies LP tomorrow.
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Agreed on all counts.Can't help: love Aliev.
Cannot stand the costume, hair and the kinda blah progam.
But ATWGO is one of my absolute fav music pieces, the slide into the flip is back and he ist just
The beard needs to go and a haircut is badly needed.
The costume looks heavy and outdated and emphasizes how slow he seems to be skating and the overall power he's lacking.
Positives: Love the music and the flip-slide, too. And he landed shit!
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Speaking of the JGP, I didn't watch much of the Ladies SP, but I did catch a Canadian girl skating to the most godawful jazz version of Britney's Toxic!yeah I'll totally watch à la carte. Just watched Rizzo's 1st place LP and I think that confirms my decision.
Gotta maintain my endurance for Finlandia ladies SP and JGP ladies LP tomorrow.
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That program was really ... something.Speaking of the JGP, I didn't watch much of the Ladies SP, but I did catch a Canadian girl skating to the most godawful jazz version of Britney's Toxic!
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That's what I thought. I'm not great with top-of-the-face-only recognition, but she's my guess!
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