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I actually enjoyed Polinas sp. I liked it more than Gracie's. It seems as if Gracie uses "big" music to make her programs seems grander than they are, the skating doesn't match the music.
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I enjoyed both Polina's and Gracie's programs. But I think Polina's was skated much better. Gracie seemed a little short on the stamina. Perhaps from that missed training time due to her injury. Polina continues to improve and that is what is important for one who is still quite young.
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I'm wondering what it will take for Gracie to become more consistent. Gracie has the talent, but hasn't delivered yet in competition. I'm not counting her out and I think a squeaky-clean Gracie could even give the Russians a run for gold. I'm hoping for a clean FS for her here so much, and I'm not even a huge fan of her skating. It's just such a shame to see such a talented skater make what seem like silly mistakes. If this season doesn't go well, I wonder if she'll end up changing coaches?
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Just saw the whole segment on Ice Network.
I'm surprised there is so much controversy. Looked at the protocols and agree with most of the judging of the top skaters. Only major difference is that my rough calculations of my marks means that I would have Gracie first even with the zero credit for that invalid single axel, but I can imagine the outrage if that had happened, so it is probably best that she is second.
I'm surprised there is so much controversy. Looked at the protocols and agree with most of the judging of the top skaters. Only major difference is that my rough calculations of my marks means that I would have Gracie first even with the zero credit for that invalid single axel, but I can imagine the outrage if that had happened, so it is probably best that she is second.
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I think with one error, it's fair for Gracie to be ahead of Rika, but two errors and Rika going clean? C'mon judges.
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Ahh Snap(!)......is that a burn?
I see more attachment to the music when Gracie is practicing...and then when she's doing the competition...it's like her face is a mask and she's not hearing the music. Could be just me though.
She's a good spinner...I always appreciate good spins.
I would've placed her first had she landed the 3F-3T.
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so as The Great Evgeni Plushenko says " There are lots of champions of practice, but not so many champions of competitions." having necessary mental strength is also part of being great skater and athlete, so many ladies here have lots of potential tech wise but its not the only thing you need to have, you have to be strong mentally as well, lets hope everyone will reach to their potential on the free 
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Is Gracie Gold the next Patrick Chan?
Is Gracie Gold the next Patrick Chan?
Not by a long shot. Patrick has far better skating skill and more musicality - and has had those qualities since a very young age. It's the big jumps he took longer to get
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Ha, I meant the "fall-3-times-and-still-win" Patrick Chan.
Except the only way he was able to do that was because he was so strong on everything else. He earned high PCS with his other qualities.
Is Gracie Gold the next Patrick Chan?
No, more like the next Rachael Flatt or Czisny.
Not sure why you mentioned Flatt. She always overachieved if anything while Alissa like Gracie underachieved. If only Gold had Rachael's competitive nerves she'd probably be a two time US Champion and probably a World Bronze medalist and have a lot more then one puny win internationally as a Senior skater.
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