Alexander Petrov
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That was my observation. Of course, I have no idea if I'm right or not... Your info is as plentiful as mine (maybe moreso).But I seem to remember someone saying that Petrov seemed more enthusiastic about trying the quad than Mr Mishin? And - remember that poll about whether people thought he'd go for the quad this season or not - and adelia noted that Petrov himself had voted "yes"? (I thought that was so cute!) It's possible that he actually wants to do the quad - because he likes it. Who knows?
Seems far-fetched to me... Russia doesn't need politics to win ice dance or ladies. And no amount of politics is going to get a Russian team over Yu/Jin, unless Yu/Jin have a nightmare skate. Maybe a silver over Seguin/Bilodeau, but trading off a medal in men (that's not going to be gold) for another medal (that's also not going to be gold) seems like a stupid hassle.
It's just a strong technical field at Jr. Worlds this year. Shoma and Boyang are bringing the quads, and none of the Russian juniors have a stable quad (no, Adian's most definitely is not stable). They're sometimes given generous scores because their technical content (and in Shoma's case, SS) are a notch above the rest, making the judges see them as better overall.
My response to this is the same as above: we shall see. It may turn out not to be the case but it is certainly possible. And I say this in regard to not just JWs but Worlds too. Petrov's PCS marks at JGPF were dropped to a 2 year low for a reason.
And Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates! Just some more hours to go!
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To be frankly all junior men don't have stable quad, two or three competitions say nothing about the quad. Their bodies are still changing, their jumping technique need to be adjusted as well.
I still think that the Russian are not backing up their junior enough. TES is another matter which could have been altered if the judges like it, but low PCS for Sasha at JGPF is kind of alarming. And now after 4CC we all know Sasha is not even podium favourites. This fight is gonna be hard for him.
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I blame JGPF on Inman.
However, if he goes clean and loses even to skaters without quads... Where did I put that pitchfork?
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Oil it to a shine, and sharpen those prongs to make it look extra scary....
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And Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates! Just some more hours to go!
恭喜发财!
Though Sasha's thread is as good a place to celebrate as any! (While sharpening 'em pitchforks, of course...)Fancam of Junior Nats medal ceremony (mens only):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX5r-YTkdUE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX5r-YTkdUE
Now that the jwc is coming closer (which means that it's soon time for Sasha to fly to Tallinn) I for some reason started to wonder a few things… 1) how good you think his English is?
2) does he travel with his parents to the competitions abroad?
3) and if he doesn't travel with his parents do you think that he has his own hotel room or does he sleep with somebody?
Kind of weird questions but whatever
2) does he travel with his parents to the competitions abroad?
3) and if he doesn't travel with his parents do you think that he has his own hotel room or does he sleep with somebody?
Kind of weird questions but whatever
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I'm sure he speaks basic English...he writes in English on his Instagram sometimes.
Dunno if his parents ever go with him (adelia probably knows
), but I can say that skaters almost never ever have their own hotel rooms. Certainly not at that level. He would be rooming with someone else from his team most of the time.
Dunno if his parents ever go with him (adelia probably knows
), but I can say that skaters almost never ever have their own hotel rooms. Certainly not at that level. He would be rooming with someone else from his team most of the time.I know that his father was with him at JGP competitions and at Russian Nationals. Estonia is really close to Saint Peterburg, so maybe this time the whole family will come to cheer for him.
Yeah, what gallavich and exerym said is the case.
1.He can understand simple English but not as good as Liza. If you ask him simple questions in English on IG, sometimes he will reply to you. Or even if you wish him good luck etc.
2.His father has been traveling with him since his earliest internationals (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acXyW1AOWg that's his dad in the brown jacket), this season not as often as before. I've not seen his mother or sister at competitions but the sister goes to Mishin's summer camps too.
3.He'll probably room with Samarin or Adian at JWs.
Not weird questions.
https://twitter.com/pandaatlarge/status/572333063348338688
All of the top men planned programs. Sashas looks kind of strange… I can't understand why he would go to the fs with only one 3A. But let's just trust mishin…
All of the top men planned programs. Sashas looks kind of strange… I can't understand why he would go to the fs with only one 3A. But let's just trust mishin…
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Good luck Petrov! I've been reviewing the JGPF performances and Petrov has an engaging style and powerful skating. Hoping everything goes to plan.
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I believe Mishin is making the better choice for Sasha's growing body.
I have nothing against Nathan Chen, but I'm afraid his body might suffer a lot of pains in the future because of his layout at this stage.
Based on the information about some skaters, I don't think this is a true content, which skaters really planned. So relax, let's wait for the competition. Petrov said he wants to fight for the gold. So he should go to any danger. And I'm sure he will.
Of course we can't be absolutely sure he will try a quad this year, but two triple axels - that's what he can do.
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