just wondering, if a non-American ladies competitor pulls out of SA (with 3 American ladies already), does the spot go to Mirai (top of substitution list) or too the next non-American skater on the list?
That's great to hear! Armin Mahbanoozadeh recently uploaded a video of him landing a quad toe in practice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjY4zaWW244
He can still prove himself and do well this season if he keeps focused and working hard -- I'm rooting for him!
Shizuka got changed for the medal ceremony looking absolutely gorgeous in Paris though!
That's the main thing! Looking gorgeous in Paris -- what else is there?
I cant help but feel for the skaters from less influential federations who had respectable showings at the year-end championships who received no assignments--
Elena Glebova (EST)- 13th at worlds (10th in the free skate), 11th at Euros, SB 157.77 @Merano Cup
Jenna McCorkell (GBR)- 14th at worlds (12th in the fs), SB 143.84 @Worlds
Misha Ge (UZB)- 19th at worlds, 9th at 4CC, SB 202.84 @Istanbul Cup
Christopher Caluza (PHI)- 21st at worlds, 12th at 4CC, SB 184.10 @Worlds
As for JSF getting Takahashi and Hannyu to compete against each other at NHK, does anyone remember that they did the same with Shizuka and Mao in the 2005/6 season at TEB AND CoC? The fearless and fresh Mao of course came out and nailed everything (3axel, 3flip/3loop etc) and won both. As a die-hard Shizuka fan then (and still is), I remember having very mixed feelings.
These skaters don't get assignments because their WR and/or SB aren't high enough on the lists, and also because they are not skating for a host nation.
I thought Jenna also retired, although I'd like to see her continue.I cant help but feel for the skaters from less influential federations who had respectable showings at the year-end championships who received no assignments--
Elena Glebova (EST)- 13th at worlds (10th in the free skate), 11th at Euros, SB 157.77 @Merano Cup
Jenna McCorkell (GBR)- 14th at worlds (12th in the fs), SB 143.84 @Worlds
Misha Ge (UZB)- 19th at worlds, 9th at 4CC, SB 202.84 @Istanbul Cup
Christopher Caluza (PHI)- 21st at worlds, 12th at 4CC, SB 184.10 @Worlds
That's the main thing, I agree! I knew there was a bit of diva-ness in herThat's the main thing! Looking gorgeous in Paris -- what else is there?
Apparently Shizuka practiced on the GPF rink in Tokyo during the competition (for which she didn't qualify) in the off-peak hours the competitors were not around, and she later admitted that was one of the hardest things to do, but she knew she needed that kick. You and I know she had a debut of her new Y spiral sequence at Nationals and wowed everyone, qualifying (just) for the Olympics!You were not the only one, hikki. I felt the same way.
You and I know she had a debut of her new Y spiral sequence at Nationals and wowed everyone, qualifying (just) for the Olympics!
I m just catching up and I have to say TEB looks a very tempting and realistic trip
You have to go! I already booked my competition tickets It's not every year we get such a good line-up.I m just catching up and I have to say TEB looks a very tempting and realistic trip