The Carolina Kostner Thread

[jiggs]

Here is a video by the same user from the FP warm-up in Zagreb focusing mostly on her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anfq21giIEM

She's about to compete again this week: The SP at Italian Nationals takes place on Wednesday followed by the FP on Thursday.

 

[rhapsody]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdYCv3bFRY

She's in first with 74.27! Love this program.

 

[princeton123]

She looks so gooooooood.

 

[jiggs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdYCv3bFRY

She's in first with 74.27! Love this program.

Thanks! This already looked much better than last week! The loop is gorgeous!! Shame about the last spin and I think she still lacks power to really make the step sequence stand out but she is getting there. Excited for the FP tonight.

 

[lauravvv]

Carolina's FS at Nationals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URxFIUBrffE&t=33s

She got 136.70 for it. A pretty huge score for a skate like this (with two noticeable mistakes on jumps and only one completed combination as a result of those mistakes) - as was to be expected at Italian nationals.

 

[Jebrista]

Is anyone else getting bored with Lori Nichol's same recycled choreography, that which she has used in all of Carolina's programs since 2011? I love Carolina, but I wanna see something new from her! It all has looked the same.

 

[chapis]

Is anyone else getting bored with Lori Nichol's same recycled choreography, that which she has used in all of Carolina's programs since 2011? I love Carolina, but I wanna see something new from her! It all has looked the same.

But what is her motivation? is logic she wants focus in technical aspect. Evgenia is recycling choreography too and the judges seem idiotized with her because her jumps. Mao has sophisticated and different programs and does not recieve due credit.

 

[Jebrista]

But what is her motivation? is logic she wants focus in technical aspect. Evgenia is recycling choreography too and the judges seem idiotized with her because her jumps. Mao has sophisticated and different programs and does not recieve due credit.

Yeah that is unfortunately true. I guess I had some misguided hope that she'd care more about being an artist than simply getting the job done.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

No falls... high scores.

Do you think she is threat for Euros podium?

Worlds podium?

She doesnt get the URs like Wagner gets right?

Will Roberta then be at Euros and not Worlds?

Just watched her free skate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URxFIUBrffE

WOW...so MATURE and elegant.. I LOVE both her SP and FS dresses/costumes. I think she will get my vote for best dressed this season. That Free dress in perfection. SP costume may be just a tad too short.

I think Caro and Osmond have captured my attention the most so far this season.

I miss her trademark speed tho. Maybe if she got speed back her spin revolutions would be more and the landings of jumps could be completed.

Are these both Lori programs?

I LOVE that she chooses interesting music and ignores warhorses. Brava Carolina!

 

[msadot]

Do you think she is threat for Euros podium?

No threats. It's SURE she'll medal.

Worlds podium?

Same.

Will Roberta then be at Euros and not Worlds?

From what I could read: Roberta is a substitute, but she'll go to Ostrava. Giada Russo is a substitute, but will stay at home.

 

[jiggs]

Another masterful performance of "Claire de Lune" from Capodanno on Ice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeJrXFAP-M&feature=youtu.be

This has to be her best exhibition program ever. Just exquisite

 

[Bellanca]

Another masterful performance of "Claire de Lune" from Capodanno on Ice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeJrXFAP-M&feature=youtu.be

This has to be her best exhibition program ever. Just exquisite

The lovely Carolina, she makes every move look so effortless and easy. So commanding on the ice. Adore her, simply adore her. This is divine! Thank you for sharing!

 

[msadot]

The lovely Carolina, she makes every move look so effortless and easy. So commanding on the ice. Adore her, simply adore her. This is divine! Thank you for sharing!

Like I said: 300.

 

[briancoogaert]

The LP was far from being perfect !
But what a wonderful skating she has. I don't care about her future medals. I'm so happy to see her again. Thank you Carolina !

 

[npavel]

I think this was the first time she has done 3-3 in a gala. At Courmayeur it was perfect, but I didn't find a decent video, in Torino it was quite god too
http://www.youreporter.it/video_Esclusivo_Palavela_Poesia_sul_ghiaccio_con_Carolina_Kostner
http://www.youreporter.it/video_La_Performance_della_Kostner_e_chiusura_spettacolo_da_urlo

 

[msadot]

I think this was the first time she has done 3-3 in a gala. At Courmayeur it was perfect, but I didn't find a decent video, in Torino it was quite god too
http://www.youreporter.it/video_Esclusivo_Palavela_Poesia_sul_ghiaccio_con_Carolina_Kostner
http://www.youreporter.it/video_La_Performance_della_Kostner_e_chiusura_spettacolo_da_urlo

She's always perfect.

 

[Vash01]

I think Carolina's return makes the Europeans more interesting. Now there is a serious challenger to Medvedeva. I am curious to see how she handles this challenge. From Carolina's perspective she (Caro) has nothing to lose, so she should be pretty relaxed. If she wins the Euros, she could be one if the favorites to win the world championship.

 

[msadot]

I think Carolina's return makes the Europeans more interesting. Now there is a serious challenger to Medvedeva. I am curious to see how she handles this challenge. From Carolina's perspective she (Caro) has nothing to lose, so she should be pretty relaxed. If she wins the Euros, she could be one if the favorites to win the world championship.

Obviously, Caro will medal. It's sure both for Euro n Worlds. (Sadly for Liza)

BUT... ja, Caro has won everything, now. Kant remember HOW MANY exactly, but she won it all, repeatedly. That's why she does not need to prove anything.

 

[arakwafan2006]

#drool!!!! I wasn't a fan of that short when I first saw it but now, it's amazing. I could go on and on.

Mishin is either really respectful of her or they're VERY coach/skater lol.

 

[ChelleC]

Loved Carolina's short program! Honestly, I had not realized just how much I had missed her.

 

[msadot]

Gold! (The... 6th one? )

 

[text_skate]

#drool!!!! I wasn't a fan of that short when I first saw it but now, it's amazing. I could go on and on.

Mishin is either really respectful of her or they're VERY coach/skater lol.

In this IN article he is quoted: "That's because I have a friendly relationship with her, not a [romantic] one"

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Holy Moly.. That is one GOOORGGGGG SP DRESS! LOVE IT!!! Shes gonna take the best dressed crown away from Alissa Czisny and Kiira Korpi.

And I love the interesting music, Ryan. What do you want the 100th rendition of Scherazade? lol

Although she kinda looked really tired I love this program!!!! Slay it Caro!!!!

 

[Deleted member 13560]

It's great to have her back and to see her on the podium! Well done, Caro!

 

[Spun Silver]

She is simply amazing. Hope she gets lots of recognition for what she is accomplishing in her "old age"! Nobody will dare to call Carolina "Granny"!

 

[Laney]

She was fantastic! I´m so happy for her that everything she can at the moment worked. The program itself is a masterpiece. Love the LP soo much. She was in much better shape I thought she would be. I´m over the moon that she even medalled! Congratulations, Caro! Love her!

 

[kittyjake5]

Caro's FP is pure art. I got lost in her performance! Brava!

 

[text_skate]

And her dress was also gorgeous

 

[AxelAnnie]

She is glorious!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

JUST AMAZINGGGGG!!!!

I do miss her speed tho.. Do you think it will return?

As an overall skater with BOTH programs.... She is my FAVORITE of the year

Osmond, Karen Chen, Satoko and Anna and LAURINE are my runner ups this season!!!!!