Which Three Russian ladies would you like to see on the worlds 2020 team?

[Vash01]

I think Zagitova will be on the team, as the defending WC, unless she has a poor GP series. Trusova has the most ammunition, so she will be on the team. Then it will come down to Tuk, Med, Kostornaia, and may be Shcherbakova as the dark horse, competing for the 3rd spot.

My desired picks were Tuk, Med, Trusova, but it is not going to happen.

 

[Braulio]

Trusova, Medvedeva, Kostornaia

Sotskova... really????

 

[her grace]

Kostornaia, Trusova, and Gubanova

But (more) realistically, Kostornaia, Trusova, and Medvedeva if she earns it

 

[Ka3sha]

Wishful thinking: Kostornaia, Tuktamysheva, Medvedeva

More realistic (and I’d still like this team): Trusova, Kostornaia, Tuktamysheva

Even more realistic (but far less wanted team): Trusova, Scherbakova, Zagitova..

 

[love_skate2011]

Wishful thinking: Kostornaia, Tuktamysheva, Medvedeva

More realistic (and I’d still like this team): Trusova, Kostornaia, Tuktamysheva

Even more realistic (but far less wanted team): Trusova, Scherbakova, Zagitova..

more realistic: Kostornaia, Zagitova, Trusova

 

[Hanna]

Wishful thinking: Kostornaia, Tuktamysheva, Medvedeva

Yes

 

[zigzig]

Trusova and Scherb for the quads, Kosto for everything else.

 

[love_skate2011]

Trusova and Scherb for the quads, Kosto for everything else.

Sherhbakova is a gamble and underdog, her quad landing ratios are not so high.

 

[Deleted member 40371]

1) ) Kostornaya with 3 3axels 2) Trusova with 4 quads 3) Zagitova 4) Scherbakova 5) Tukt 6) Medvedeva.

 

[wickedwitch]

I voted for Kostornaia (my absolute favorite ladies skater on the world today), Scherbakova (with my favorite ladies program of the season), and Tuktamyseva (because I like her). But I wouldn't be too upset to see Trusova swap in for Tuktamyseva.

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

I am amazed Tuktamysheva is still contending with these young girls doing quads coming up. Amazing determination.

Yeah in 2016 I thought she was through. She's skating as good as she ever did with the 3A proving that her 2015 World win was not a chemiical fluke.

 

[bcash]

Kostornaia for the breath of fresh air that she is. Medvedeva for sympathy points. The third I really couldn't care less.

 

[jenny12]

Clone Kostornaia and have her be the whole team.

 

[jiejie]

I do have a soft spot for Tuktamysheva, Kostornaia, and Medvedeva, though.

These would be my choice of 3 ladies.

 

[love_skate2011]

These would be my choice of 3 ladies.

a quadless team ? impossible. lol

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

a quadless team ? impossible. lol

Last night I did a mock-run through of Trusova's free skate, and spun my sister's Barbie doll in the air, over and over for four minutes straight.

 

[giselle23]

I don’t care that much personally who is on the Russian team. If it’s who should be, at this point, early in the season, Trusova seems the most obvious choice. It’s too soon to say about the rest, so I’ll keep an eye on the poll as the season develops.

 

[olympic]

The most talented 6 are Trusova, Shcherbakova, Kostornaya, Zagitova, Medvedeva and Tuk. Unfortunately, I like Tuk but I think she would be the first elimination, and Trusova barring any disasters or injury as a probable pick which leave the other 4.

Zagitova is World and Olympic champion, so she might have a leg up on the other 3. But don't forget that Shcherbakova and Kostornaya beat her at Nationals last year. Medvedeva is super-determined. She may be at a disadvantage, but I can't leave her out. It will be really interesting.

 

[seruleane]

Most desired (purely based on personal preference): Alina, Anna, Aliona
Most likely: Sasha, Aliona (now with the 3As and highest PCS potential of the three Eteri rising seniors, I think she will make a very strong case) and Anna (but only if her 4lutz is stable). Alina has a chance if others falter OR if she shows strong consistency and maintains PCS edge, but Aliona will probably quickly gain on her.

 

[Natanielle825]

Evgenia because she is my sentimental favorite, Alena because she is the most beautiful, and Sasha because she is going to win.

 

[Natanielle825]

The most talented 6 are Trusova, Shcherbakova, Kostornaya, Zagitova, Medvedeva and Tuk. Unfortunately, I like Tuk but I think she would be the first elimination, and Trusova barring any disasters or injury as a probable pick which leave the other 4.

Zagitova is World and Olympic champion, so she might have a leg up on the other 3. But don't forget that Shcherbakova and Kostornaya beat her at Nationals last year. Medvedeva is super-determined. She may be at a disadvantage, but I can't leave her out. It will be really interesting.

Well said.

 

[Natanielle825]

I would guess that part of the decision, behind closed doors, is who the Russian Federation wants to promote to be the next Olympic champion.

I'm really wondering if theyll take the top 3 at nationals, however it works out that night, or if they'll hold off their decision till they can manipulate the ones they want onto the team like last year.

 

[starrynight]

I'm really wondering if theyll take the top 3 at nationals, however it works out that night, or if they'll hold off their decision till they can manipulate the ones they want onto the team like last year.

I’m prepared to bet there will be a Russian Cup Skate off after Europeans like last year.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Kostornaia's free skate at Finlandia really took me by surprise. What a skate!

How long will it be before she and her team put a triple Axel in the short program as well?

 

[DreamSkates]

I don’t care that much personally who is on the Russian team. If it’s who should be, at this point, early in the season, Trusova seems the most obvious choice. It’s too soon to say about the rest, so I’ll keep an eye on the poll as the season develops.

Is this Trusova's first year in seniors? Then I'll wait and see how she does.

 

[excessmotion]

I don’t care that much personally who is on the Russian team. If it’s who should be, at this point, early in the season, Trusova seems the most obvious choice. It’s too soon to say about the rest, so I’ll keep an eye on the poll as the season develops.

Why do you have Trusova over the others. What about Anna S? She is my favorite.

 

[giselle23]

Why do you have Trusova over the others. What about Anna S? She is my favorite.

I don't have her over the others. Her world record score at whatever competition that was suggests she is going to be dominant this season. So at the moment I wrote the post ("right now"), she seemed like an obvious choice. The rest were wait and see. I'm fine with putting Trusova in that category, too. As I said, I really don't care which Russian skaters are on the team.

 

[Cachoo]

Kostornaia's free skate at Finlandia really took me by surprise. What a skate!

How long will it be before she and her team put a triple Axel in the short program as well?

She connects to the audience in a way the other juniors (moving to seniors) do not connect imo.

 

[Polaris]

Kostornaia, Med, don't care.

 

[muffinplus]

Anna has to improve on her short significantly..67 will not cut it even with quads. A clean Alina and Alena will probably be 8 to 10 points ahead in the short just based on early season scoring