Martiusheva and Rogonov: Will they be given another chance?

[ImaginaryPogue]

Okay, so she will be. She'll be 15 by July 1st, 2013, which grants her age eligibility for Sochi. Thanks, DianaSelene.

[DianaSelene]

So since Davankova will be 14 before July 1, can they go to grand prix 2012-2013? If they medal at junior world championships?

[ImaginaryPogue]

Yes, they will be eligible for the senior grand prix next season. Medalling at world juniors, however, isn't a guarantee of those spots. It used to be, but the rule changes mean otherwise.

[sky_fly20]

So since Davankova will be 14 before July 1, can they go to grand prix 2012-2013? If they medal at junior world championships?

I never though Vasilisa would be 14 before that.
yes they can go to GP at senior and junior events by 2012 season

hopefully we get to see both M/R and D/D get GP assignments

[Vash01]

but if B/L do decide to stay until 2018 OLY . I don't see a problem for the men reaching in his 30's
Szolkowy is 34 and even Kavaguti will be 29yrs. by 2014. Bazarova is only 19 and Larionov at 26 isn't that old for the men.

26 for a pairs skater is not old at all. Actually it's not old for even a singles skater. There are many pairs skaters (particularly men) who are in their 30's.

[DianaSelene]

I think that if B/L go to Sochi and do not get a medal, they will continue. By that time, K/S and V/T will both retire and B/L could become Russia's #1. Why would they not stay? They are not old.

[bekalc]

I think that if B/L go to Sochi and do not get a medal, they will continue. By that time, K/S and V/T will both retire and B/L could become Russia's #1. Why would they not stay? They are not old.

I'm not so sure B/L will ever be Russias no 1. There are plenty of other teams that can move up to that place. Teams like M/R, I/M, and yes D/D, as well as S/K.

[DianaSelene]

I'm not so sure B/L will ever be Russias no 1. There are plenty of other teams that can move up to that place. Teams like M/R, I/M, and yes D/D, as well as S/K.

The key word here is "could".

[sky_fly20]

I'm not so sure B/L will ever be Russias no 1. There are plenty of other teams that can move up to that place. Teams like M/R, I/M, and yes D/D, as well as S/K.

M/R definitely has a chance at getting a spot in the top 3 ranks after 2014 also S/K and D/D ( given Davankova survives puberty and keeps all her jumps and twists) but I'm afraid for I/M things aren't going good for them for a couple of seasons now. and even with Lubov trying to lose weight she still cant land most her jumps. hope they will keep trying and keep their partnership