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Gracie competed against Julia in the same competitions twice, in 2012 Jr. Worlds and 2013 SC. On both occasions, she lost to Julia.
2012 Jr. Worlds: Julia (gold medalist; 63.09+123.96=187.05), Gracie (silver medalist; 58.00+113.85=171.85)
2013 Skate Canada: Julia (gold medalist; 66.89+131.34=198.23), Gracie (bronze medalist; 69.45+117.20=186.75)
Competitions-wise, Julia has shown better results than Gracie so far. I think Julia is more consistent and she has always medaled at every competition she participated. Gracie has missed the podium for 4 times (7th at 2012 SC, 6th at 2013 4CC, 6th at 2013 Worlds, 4th at 2013 NHK). Also, she is yet to win a gold medal at any senior international competitions.
Interesting. That shows how greatly talented Julia was and perhaps still is. Gracie is still a fledgling in many aspects, and a lot to work on. but I wouldn't envy Julia. Unfortunately Gracie at least became a full grown senior skater, but Julia hasn't yet. Despite Julia's accomplishment, the way I see it, Julia's skating is not qualitatively comparable to senior level, and shouldn't be equally measured even though the current judging system and judges are overlooking it. the borderline between junior and senior is drawn by age ideally, but in reality age does not necessarily guarantee senior maturity in skating. The very example is Liza and Julia. Julia is likely to suffer the way Liza did and is undergoing right now. Of course I hope both overcome in time... Speaking of Liza and Julia, I am not sure about Li's skating. She also looks in between in 2013 Worlds.