Gracie would be fine at worlds if it were a nonolympic deciding year. But you don't practice at Worlds. Thus you'll hear a lot of backlash from US fans. Send Gao as she seems most consistent. Only true meltdown at GPF. Hope I don't jinx myself.
Gracie would be fine at worlds if it were a nonolympic deciding year. But you don't practice at Worlds. Thus you'll hear a lot of backlash from US fans. Send Gao as she seems most consistent. Only true meltdown at GPF. Hope I don't jinx myself.
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Xtina
3F-2T
2A - she's improving her 2As.
3Flutz - fell. looked rotated. Ok, she can't catch Kanako now. She would have to be flawless.
Same music as Kanako?
Good 3F
Good 3T
Good 3Lo
3T-2T-2Lo. Landing is off.
Her PCS should be a few points behind Kanako.
TES maybe similar. Contents aren't there. No Sal. No real lutz. But pleasant to watch. Should be top american!
Last edited by FlattFan; 02-10-2013 at 04:32 AM.
I think that's a little harsh... she was solid on the junior circuit, so I'm going to reserve judgement. It hasn't been a stellar season for her, but then again, other excellent competitors on the junior circuit have struggled when coming to seniors (Adelina Sotnikova, for example).Originally Posted by Selene
And- oh, Christina fell!
Er, was going to say something else but I think I am just sad now. I so wanted Christina to do well here.
I agree. However I can't be on her bandwagon because she's all jumps if she lands them...she's not a complete skater.
People are commenting on her performances because she is a member of the US World Team in a season when it is critical to perform well in order to secure spots for the Olympics. And she is a horrible competitor. She melts down under pressure. So, if she delivers her usual messy programs at Worlds, she will be costing another skater a chance to skate in the Olympic games.
Even with the fall Christina presented herself extremely well at the senior level
That's the thing - her biggest asset is her jumping ability. But she can only land those jumps in practices and not in the actual competitions.
Christina GAO (USA)
Music: Libertango by Astor Piazzolla
3F+2T
2A
3Lz - e, fall
CCoSp
LSp
3F
3T
3Lo
3T+2T+2T - foot down early
StSq
ChSq
FSSp
One fall, otherwise very solid with 5 clean triples
FS: 57.06 + 57.88 - 1.00 = 113.94
Tot: 176.28 (PB), in 2nd (out of 18)
Last edited by sequinsgalore; 02-10-2013 at 04:35 AM.
Don´t think Gao will surpass Li
Ok she did -.- 112+
Not bad at all, just not perfect. Christina is a good competitor.
xtina top american at 4CC's!! not a bad score at all
am i seeing a trend here?
Xtina and Courtney are my new favorite Americans. Something about them just make me want to root for them. Being likeable helps.
Mao's on! Looking determined.
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