Hurtado & Khaliavin skated well, scored very well, and placed very well. The short is not their better program, IMO. It doesn't have much of a Latin or a unique feel. But they skated it solidly. That's what they needed.
Last year they placed 13th at Europeans in the SD. They are currently sitting in 7th, which is probably a spot higher than even the most optimistic of us were predicting. (They are still wildcards at this stage of their partnership). In any case, they scored quite close to their SB from Golden Spin but in a much tougher event with a far deeper field. It's an excellent result for them, one that it shouldn't be taken for granted will hold up. But, personally, I like their FD better; and if they can perform another clean set of twizzles, they could do very well again.
Stepanova & Bukin put out a great skate today! 'Twas fabulous.
IMO, Bobrova & Soloviev and Cappellini & Lanotte have the better FDs. But S&B have a great short and get to skate at home. The free will be interesting.
Ivan has such a positive attitude whenever they skate. It's always fun to see him in the kiss & cry, and it was fun to see Bestemianova on camera cheering for this kid she has probably watched grow up.
Last year they placed 13th at Europeans in the SD. They are currently sitting in 7th, which is probably a spot higher than even the most optimistic of us were predicting. (They are still wildcards at this stage of their partnership). In any case, they scored quite close to their SB from Golden Spin but in a much tougher event with a far deeper field. It's an excellent result for them, one that it shouldn't be taken for granted will hold up. But, personally, I like their FD better; and if they can perform another clean set of twizzles, they could do very well again.
Stepanova & Bukin put out a great skate today! 'Twas fabulous.
IMO, Bobrova & Soloviev and Cappellini & Lanotte have the better FDs. But S&B have a great short and get to skate at home. The free will be interesting.
Ivan has such a positive attitude whenever they skate. It's always fun to see him in the kiss & cry, and it was fun to see Bestemianova on camera cheering for this kid she has probably watched grow up.
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