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Laura Lepistö injured

TT_Fin

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I just read, Laura has injured because of a fall and is not able to practise at all at the moment. She probably will not compete in the beginning of the season.
 

bigsisjiejie

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Oh dear, that's a shame. I really enjoy watching her. I presume this means a likely withdrawal from her first GP, Skate Canada, maybe even her second at Skate America? :disapp:
 

Blades of Passion

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She only does doubles in competition anyway, I don't see why she can't still compete in her Grand Prix events.
 

NMURA

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In fact, Lepisto lands around 5 triples per a competion. If she can do only doubles, that's a problem. Anyway, please make a contact to IMG right away so that they can arrange the visa for a Russian skater. I really want Tuktamysheva at Japan Open. Is it possible?
 

Meli_Huber

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Hihi, thats a good joke ... Liza is 13 years old and I think it´s good for her to concentrate in the JGP! The same for all the other Juniors ... from USA, Russia, Japan and and and ... to switch Programms between 2 JGPs is not really good, especially for the little girls, who have enough pressure!

Back to the topic: I really hope that Laura can recover quickly and is able to skate at the beginning of the season. Europe needs her ...
 

hurrah

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She only does doubles in competition anyway, I don't see why she can't still compete in her Grand Prix events.

Hey, I remember you! You're that poster who wrote that the base value of triple-axels shouldn't be raised for women because the jump is way too masculine for women to attempt anyway.
 

Blades of Passion

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Hey, I remember you! You're that poster who wrote that the base value of triple-axels shouldn't be raised for women because the jump is way too masculine for women to attempt anyway.

That definitely wasn't me.

One time I did say the Triple Axel visually looks more "masculine", which I would still agree with, but I've never argued women shouldn't do the 3Axel if they are capable or get less credit for it.

In fact, Lepisto lands around 5 triples per a competion.

Sure, between both the SP and LP. ;)
 

janetfan

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Oh, this is really too bad. I hope Lepisto heals soon.

Yes, I hope Laura is able to make a quick recovery. I will miss her stylish skating and hope she gets back atleast in time for the European championship if not sooner.
 

ankka

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She only does doubles in competition anyway, I don't see why she can't still compete in her Grand Prix events.

As smart as you try to be there, the problem isn't jumping, it's actually THE SKATING. Hip injuries are always serious and part of the original reason for her inconsistency in triples is the fact she had a very serious hip fracture a couple of years ago. And as previously stated, she really does usually do quite a bit of triples.

This injury seems to be slightly milder, thank goodness, but still you shouldn't mock an athlete when there's an injury. From personal experience I can tell that serious injuries may well seem like a life-ending thing at the very moment due to the fear of not being able to continue one's career.
 

AnnaTheMusician

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She only does doubles in competition anyway, I don't see why she can't still compete in her Grand Prix events.

Oh you are so mean! Laura's skating is much more graceful than many other jumping machines and usually she doesn't double her jumps. Don't give too much value on WC 2010.
 

silverlake22

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Oh you are so mean! Laura's skating is much more graceful than many other jumping machines and usually she doesn't double her jumps. Don't give too much value on WC 2010.

Or NHK 09, SC 09, Finnish Nationals 10, and EC 10 :laugh:. I like Laura I really do, but when she rotated 5 triples in her FS at the Olympics, that was the exception for her not the rule. Usually she averages about 3 triples per FS, and sometimes even less (only 1 at Finnish nationals and she was still the champion). But she's pretty so it's ok.
 

Blades of Passion

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Hyperbole can be used as a form of humor, people.

Thanks for your clarity of mind, silverlake. That is indeed an accurate assessment.
 

Meli_Huber

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Laura Lepisto has withdrawn - from Japan Open ... it will be intressting who will skate for her. Makarova, Leonova, Kostner, Marchei, Gedenavishvili .....
 
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