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- Dec 5, 2015
Zagitova is the opposite of bland. She holds the viewer in rapt attention throughout. (Me, anyway).
Medvedeva's jumps are outstanding, except the double Axel. Wonderful technique.
Personally, I think that these two will be the 2018 Olympic gold and silver medalists despite our impassioned objections.
(But go Daleman! :yes: )
Oh, I agree that they will win and , very likely, their wins will be justified. People object to the PCS inflation, the programs, and backloading not the girls themselves. Given how hard they work, they deserve the medals. Will be happy to see them on the podium.
But, I can't agree that Zagitova holds the viewer rapt. Her jumps are amazing but I am so bored during the first portion of her skate and then feel the last section is messy and done at 2X the ideal speed as she rushes to get elements done.
Other girls could get away with backloading, I would love to watch Kostner or Asada do step sequences and just admire the SS. Alena K in juniors holds me rapt with her SS and her extensions. But, for me Alina does not have great SS or extension and I feel bored. (Many people feel the way I do/ others hold your opinion.. no problem with that). I think Alina probably has a really spitfire personality and I think she could be so much better with another program. Medvedeva too. But, though I hate her program too, it is not nearly as bad and her SS are far superior to Alina's so I can appreciate her skating more.
Anyway best of luck to all the skaters! I hope they all skate lights out!