You're right about the judges judging what they see for sure!
It's too soon to tell and and it's a long time still to Russian nationals. I don't think any of these girls are gonna do badly in the Grand Prix season which means it will come down to nationals.
I am only commenting on what she is Today. I actually wrote that she could become a very elegant skater like Carolina in a few years. I never said she will always be awkward. So I don't understand why my comments are being taken the wrong way.
once Anna lands the Lutz she will solidify as russian No.2, the 3rd spot is still in the running with Trusova in question and can she really land those 5 quads in test skates ? If Trusova wins NHK and lands at least 2 quads, she will still be ahead of Tuk
We're just discussing here, I'm not judging you in any way.
I cannot imagine after this weekend that Anna is not assured of her spot with Kamila. Yes, it will come down to Trusova and Tuk. I don't see Alyona or Maiia beating them unless they add more elements.
Yes, Claeys was 2nd to Butyrskaya at 92 Skate Canada, but back then there was no series, just individual fall invitationals. The Grand Prix/Champions Series (still like that name better tbh) didn't begin until the 95-96 season.
Three way battle between Kosto, Hendricks and You. Each has a bronze so far.
I really really wish for Daria Usachyova to get that 3axel. I'm so disappointed it just hasn't happened for her.
No. Valieva, Shcherbakova, and Trusova already have wins. Tuktamysheva, Kromykh, and Usacheva have silver medals.
Great summary @tony . Next week will be interesting when the top 4 from Skate America will battle it out again. Maybe Sakamoto and Liu can upset things this time. And what can Matsuike do? It could be bad news for Usacheva, and at the same time it will help Kostornaia to get that 6th spot.
Is Sofia torturing herself at this point? She always seems so unhappy to me. She can't break 200 points anymore unless she's skating at home in Saint Petersburg. She's very beautiful and has won a European championship. But the way she's skating she might not even make the top 12 at rusnats.
If the Russian ladies take all 6 spots plus the alternate spot they should get an extra Olympic team spot.
The thing about Anna is her mental toughness clutch gene and guts. If the KaMissile or Sasha had the same mental toughness and clutch gene as Anna they would be unbeatable!
Leave Sofia alone! She looked great out there and looked satisfied with her free skate. It seems everyone wants her to quit and step aside, but she has earned the opportunity to compete at Grand Prix events and she still has good technical elements. If she were competing for a smaller federation, no one would be saying that she is torturing herself. And who cares if she finishes 12th at Russian Nats. Half of the skaters who will place ahead of her probably won't even make it past puberty.
Also, it will show how/whether Usachyova can handle being the Number 1 Russian. She might win or she might get swallowed up by the other big skaters. I am so bummed for Sasha. Hopefully it's strictly precautionary, but this means no GPF for her. I think I need to speak to my broker, because Tut's stock is quickly rising.
Well all she'd need to do is skate cleanly. Skate America already showed us the judges are willing to go very big on PCS and GOE for her, whether deserved or not, doesn't matter. But hopefully, You Young wins anyway.
It could be for Daria, but she was sorta riding on Sasha's Russian coattails at SkAm. I have a feeling that in Japan, the bigger/stronger skaters will triumph though. I can definitely see the Japanese audience favoring the Japanese skating skills and big tricks of the other girls.
Many would disagree with this statement. Yes, Sofia won Euros over a disastrous Zagitova three seasons ago, and good for her. A moment she will always remember. But ever since that performance, Sofia has been skating extremely under par for an internationally competitive Russian ladies skater. If it wasn't for CV and her yet again benefiting from the points she earned from her Euros and subsequent international poor outings, she wouldn't have even had any international assignments. Her career has been a gift from the gods. It was highly successful. She's a winner and champion, and has traveled the world all by 18. She's had an amazing career. But she is really holding other more talented, and deserving ladies back, and it's really not fair anymore, especially this season. Sofia should be fighting it out with Guliakova for even making a spot at Nationals. She shouldn't be sent all over the world while leaving behind better skaters without any international assignments and who are consequently unable to grow their own points and world standing.
The russian roulette has moved again
