Skate to Milano OWG Qualifier - Beijing CHN - Women's SP & FS

[Colonel Green]

Too bad about the spin. It’d be a shame if an Olympic spot came down to that.

 

[skatingguy]

Vanessa Selmekova
Coach: Vladimir Dvoynikov, Rastislav Vrlak
Music: Is It Love by Loreen

3F
3Lz<<+COMBO - step out
Change Foot Combo Spin 4 (* - invalid element after review)
2Aq - tight landing
Flying Camel Spin 2
Layback Spin 3
Step Sequence 2

Best step sequence performance of the competition, unfortunately the jumps did not happen today.

44.42 = 12th Place

 

[skatingguy]

Josefin Taljegard
Coach: Maria Taljegard, Malin Taljegard
Music: Survivor by 2Wei, Edda Hayes

3Fq - step out, hand down
3T+2T
Flying Camel Spin 4
2A< - tight landing
Sit Spin 4
Step Sequence 3
Change Foot Combo Spin 4

Powerful music, and performance, but without clean technical content it's just not enough to be competitive.

54.19 = 7th Place

 

[Wyliefan]

Oh, Josefin.

 

[Debbie S]

Josefin....

 

[Lana K]

Good redemption skate from Gubanova!

 

[skatingguy]

Anastasiia Gubanova
Coach: Evgeni Rukavitsin
Music: San Sanana, Jogi

3F+3T
2A
Flying Camel Spin 4
3Lzq
Step Sequence 3
Change Foot Combo Spin 2
Sit Spin 4

Very solid skate across the board for Anastasiia, and the best performance of the day so far. A few technical issues that may keep her from taking the lead.

68.08 = 2nd Place

 

[Kateri]

Josefin in the 7s and below Petrosian for CO and PR is some bullshit. But anyway. Yay Gubanova, wonderful SP, great to see her happy!

 

[PRlady]

Excellent from Guba, great performance and clean. Is that Georgian music?

 

[Kateri]

It's very cute that Gubanova's wearing a bindi, now that she's married.

 

[Lana K]

Excellent from Guba, great performance and clean. Is that Georgian music?

I assumed it was Bollywood from the costume and bindi?

 

[Colonel Green]

Oh dear.

 

[Lana K]

TES seems generous given the jump errors, but I'm 100% okay with that.

 

[PRlady]

Oof Loena.

 

[skatingguy]

Loena Hendrickx
Coach: Jorik Hendrickx
Music: Locura by INNA, Pinga by Sak Noel, Luka Caro

3F+3T - hand down
2A - step out
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
3Lz
Step Sequence 3
Flying Camel Spin 4
Layback Spin 3

I think I was hoping for something different from Hendrickx than another party program. Technical issues on the jumps are going to be costly.

66.92 = 3rd Place

 

[victorskid]

After 5 groups and 3 & 3/4 hr, the third and final event of the first day of competition is done.

The Women SP results:
1 Adeliia PETROSIAN AIN 68.72 37.09 31.63 7.89 8.04 7.86 0.00 #4
2 Anastasiia GUBANOVA GEO 68.08 35.16 32.92 8.11 8.39 8.25 0.00 #24
3 Loena HENDRICKX BEL 66.92 34.39 32.53 8.14 8.07 8.25 0.00 #25
4 Ruiyang ZHANG CHN 62.78 35.85 26.93 6.79 6.71 6.75 0.00 #11
5 Stefania YAKOVLEVA CYP 59.37 33.76 25.61 6.32 6.36 6.57 0.00 #17
6 Mia RISA GOMEZ NOR 59.30 32.65 26.65 6.64 6.79 6.61 0.00 #21
7 Viktoriia SAFONOVA AIN 57.71 31.31 26.40 6.64 6.39 6.82 0.00 #3
8 Kristina LISOVSKAJA EST 57.36 30.58 26.78 6.54 6.89 6.71 0.00 #18
9 Josefin TALJEGARD SWE 54.19 25.69 28.50 7.18 7.36 6.89 0.00 #23
10 Andrea MONTESINOS CANTU MEX 53.59 27.41 26.18 6.54 6.64 6.50 0.00 #14
11 Petra LAHTI NZL 53.40 29.36 24.04 5.93 6.18 5.96 0.00 #9
12 Julija LOVRENCIC SLO 51.94 27.71 24.23 6.07 6.11 6.04 0.00 #19
13 Nargiz SUELEYMANOVA AZE 50.47 28.81 21.66 5.32 5.46 5.50 0.00 #7
14 Maxine BAUTISTA PHI 44.99 23.05 21.94 5.43 5.64 5.43 0.00 #6
15 Vanesa SELMEKOVA SVK 44.42 18.76 25.66 6.25 6.50 6.54 0.00 #22
16 Audrey LEE MAS 43.66 23.65 20.01 4.96 5.29 4.79 0.00 #5
17 Antonina DUBININA SRB 43.59 23.03 21.56 5.43 5.39 5.39 1.00 #16
18 Tsz Ching CHAN HKG 43.38 24.99 19.39 4.86 4.79 4.93 1.00 #15
19 Gian-Quen ISAACS RSA 43.16 22.07 22.09 5.61 5.57 5.43 1.00 #12
20 Anastasia GRACHEVA MDA 41.84 21.55 21.29 5.36 5.32 5.32 1.00 #20
21 Michaela VRASTAKOVA CZE 40.63 20.26 21.37 5.43 5.25 5.39 1.00 #10
22 Niki WORIES NED 39.50 17.28 22.22 5.46 5.43 5.82 0.00 #13
23 Sophia Natalie DAYAN ARG 37.34 17.86 19.48 4.86 4.93 4.86 0.00 #2
24 Victoria ALCANTARA AUS 31.80 14.09 18.71 4.71 4.50 4.86 1.00 #8
25 Dimitra KORRI GRE 27.55 11.29 16.26 4.11 4.18 3.93 0.00 #1



Protocols: https://results.isu.org/results/sea...------QUAL000100--_JudgesDetailsperSkater.pdf

Playlist of individual skates: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiPiC1Hk8eL3LukK7ksCHT5IM4WgterS

 

[Colonel Green]

Still third despite the jump problems. I’d be a hit worried about the free program, but at the same time most of the skaters behind her won’t be clean either.

 

[PRlady]

I’m sorry Petrosian is in first after seeing her program but hopefully someone will beat her in the free. Nothing against her personally but the possibility of an Eteri girl coming into Milan as a favorite makes me hurl.

 

[Coco]

Her steps were good but her jumps were underwhelming. Apparently she was injured or is coming off an injury?

 

[Colonel Green]

Her steps were good but her jumps were underwhelming. Apparently she was injured or is coming off an injury?

She had ankle surgery some months ago. That’s why she wasn’t at Worlds.

 

[zigzig]

Fun comp.

Adeliia - haven't paid attention to Russian skating since 2022 so wasn't sure what to expect from her. Jumps were very underwhelming but everything else solid and a fun program.

Gubanova - she really came here on a mission. good to see her deliver.

Loena - yuck this program feels like a 16th place ice dance finisher from a late oughts worlds. decent enough given her time off. overscored but to be expected.

Zhang - so many bonkers cuts to that song but was solid.

also randomly really liked the Malaysian skater, Audrey Lee. she was a nice surprise and delight from the early groups.

 

[skatingguy]

Too bad about the spin. It’d be a shame if an Olympic spot came down to that.

Checking protocols now, and Risa Gomez got credit for all her spins.

 

[4rkidz]

I expected more from Petro based on all the previous hype. Not sure if it was nerves, but the choreo seemed like she was going through the motions or the choreo was just weak. Jump combo was good. Not huge GOE on everything and fair PCS. Judges weren't going all in yet, which is promising.

Agreed! I was expecting more emotion/presentation - she mimicks the choreo well and does what she is told, but she doesn’t ’feel the music’ or interpret it to the same level as other top senior skaters. She isn’t winning at the Olympics with quads unless she can show more artistry. I enjoy her technical skating, but it isn’t enough and I am not seeing the growth from Junior.

 

[skatingguy]

Play-by-play posts have been updated to reflect the protocols, and the skaters names link to the performance video on YouTube.

 

[Debbie S]

Given that Petrosian is an Eteri skater with Danny G choreo, I'm not sure why anyone would expect emotion or presentation. Disclaimer: I didn't see her skate but after reading the posts here I have no desire to.

Loena hasn't competed in a year and probably just needs to shake off the nerves. Hopefully, the FS will go better.

 

[PRlady]

Petrosian had that same tense, worried look when she finished that we are so familiar with from Eteri skaters. I feel sorry for her, carrying the sole burden for Russian ladies.

 

[Coco]

Her steps were good but her jumps were underwhelming. Apparently she was injured or is coming off an injury?

She had ankle surgery some months ago. That’s why she wasn’t at Worlds.

Thanks, but I was talking about AP.

 

[caseyedwards]

Petrosian got as much negative goe for something labeled a q as others get for an <!!!

 

[skateblessing]

Mia Risa Gomez
Coach: Hilde Aaby
Music: Chasing Cars

3T+3T
3F
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
2A
Step Sequence 3
Flying Sit Spin 4 (3 after review)
Layback Spin 4

I'm having a very strong memory watching Risa Gomez four years ago, and that she imploded when she was in a position to earn a spot at the Olympics. A wonderful skate, and lovely performance.

59.30 = 4th Place

Huh? She was first senior eligible in 22/23 season

 

[Vash01]

I loved Adelia Petrosyan’s skate. She has grown in height and performance ability. Loved the Michael Jackson medley, starting with Earth song and ending with They don’t really care about us.
It’s a shame she made a mistake on the 3 Lz but she fought for the landing. Otherwise she would have lost a lot more points. I really enjoyed the way she skated. Loved the shiny red top with black pants too - memories of Michael Jackson.