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Liza's performance in the last season is worse, she still can fight back in this season. Zhenya can also do that, I always have faith in her.
Evgenia Medvedeva
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Did Zhenya have problems with her nerves before this season?
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I think bronze is definitely achievable (maybe even silver if Wakaba falters- i hope not but it is possible). Her TES is probably good enough and higher than most other girls and if she skates clean or semi clean her pcs will always be above the others so she just has to stay focused land her jumps. She is obviously frustrated (in the K&C and during the interview) but as she said new body, new mind and she just has to get used to it. The improvements are there, she just has to not let the pressure get to her and fully enjoy herself. I'm not too worried. I am pretty positive about her free skate.
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Oh man. I’m going to see the ladies free live tomorrow. I don’t know how I’m gonna do it...lol...
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It didn't seem so, I mean Euros and Olympics were pretty harsh conditions for her and she did not seem as tense.
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I also cannot watch it live tomorrow.
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I don't think that's the reason for her mistake tho, she was very solid in practice since thursday, landing several 3lz in combos even. it is very clear that they are working on the lutz so maybe that's why it's there many times in her programs. she does not lose points for doing the lutz as she doesn't get a (e) call so i don't think it's causing her stress. She looked confident going on the ice, the rest of her performance was really good. I even doubt it was nerves, maybe it really just happened. Even Orser was surprised by her mistake.
Also it really is a journey, i'm sure if Orser and her find that the lutz is causing her problems they'll take it out of the sp or only do 1 in the FS like usual.
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Orser isn't to blame. She's been looking great in practice and this was just a freak accident. They should consider putting the combo first though, or at least making that an option.
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Tomorrow there should only be 1 lutz in the FS
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But Russian nationals is going to be a bloodbath, she needs to feel confident in all her elements.
yeah, sure gold is not achievable but bronze even a silver is still possible with a clean skate.
This is a weak field.
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we'll worry about Rusnats when it's time. She has SCI FS and IDF to go through. Let's stay positive, it's the only thing we can do now. As i said Orser and her will work together, if she feels like 3 lutzes is too much pressure, she'll let him know and they'll change her layout.
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So, I didn‘t write anything in here on purpose before. If anyone was reading the competition thread, I was very negative and sad and whiny there and I didn‘t want to bring all of this in here, so I waited a bit.
Now I definitely haven‘t calmed down but I can think a bit more rationally: I can‘t deny I was in shock. I can‘t deny I‘m still in shock. I can‘t deny I‘m heartbroken sad angry and frustrated at the same time (not at Zhenya just at... how unfair it sometimes is) She did so well in practice. Her jumps are all there. It was definitely the nerves that got her there. She seemed hesitant even from the beginning, even though lutz and axel still looked good.
I hope she can fight tomorrow and I wish her all the best and all the luck because she deserves it. She probably won‘t be 1st or even 2nd but 3rd would be my wish. I cincerely hope she can do it.
We all love you, Zhenya... don‘t be too hard on yourself or ... maybe be and use that anger to put out a wonderful clean program tomorrow!! We‘re all supporting you!!! (And each other to cure us from our broken hearts - yes I know I‘m being dramatic lol)
One thing I‘ve learned though: Never watch competitions live again. I‘ll just jinx my favourites.
:agree: I'm so sad. And I almost didn't watch it live, and I will not tomorrow. I feel like a jinx. I'm totally overdramatic. Good night all.
it Will be interesting to here Zhenya’s take on the mistake. Maybe she felt pressure or maybe she lost concentration.
So close today... that (f)lutz was the best it's been in 2-3 years, and the 2A looked almost relaxed. And I could tell from the moment the music started that she has become totally comfortable with it. There was not even a hint of hesitation - she fully executed all the moves to the beat and for a moment I thought she might even be enjoying herself.
The combo. Zhenya's 3F entry with the outstretched arms is soooo cute. Takeoff and height both looked good. Looking back on the replay, it looks like she never got into her rotating position. Maybe she was tired or lost concentration, maybe the pressure got the better of her for just one moment, we may never know. When Zhenya came down she had only done 2 1/4 rotations. There was not even a question of completing the combo; I am shocked she didn't fall.
In this dark world, there is one thing that comforts me. Sometime in that dreadful half-second when she was flying through the air, Zhenya must have realized something was wrong. A skate of her caliber who has done a jump thousands of times during her life knows these things. Zhenya must have realized that she screwed up the 3F and maybe the entire combo. In these situations there is no time to think; there is only the gut reaction. In these situations, 99% of skaters would have the exact same gut reaction: pop the 3F and do a 1T or 2T. I've seen it happen countless times.
99% of skaters... but not Zhenya. Zhenya's gut reaction was to fight; I'm sure the pop was never even a possibility for her. Zhenya fought for all 3 rotations and only got 2 1/4. But she fought, oh yes she did.
Many people say this about Zhenya: she may not have the perfect technique, but she is a fighter from head to blade. However Zhenya skates tomorrow, I am certain about one thing: while she may not land all her jumps, she will definitely fight for every one of them, from transition to takeoff to landing to transition. Zhenya, we are all cheering for you. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17:
The combo. Zhenya's 3F entry with the outstretched arms is soooo cute. Takeoff and height both looked good. Looking back on the replay, it looks like she never got into her rotating position. Maybe she was tired or lost concentration, maybe the pressure got the better of her for just one moment, we may never know. When Zhenya came down she had only done 2 1/4 rotations. There was not even a question of completing the combo; I am shocked she didn't fall.
In this dark world, there is one thing that comforts me. Sometime in that dreadful half-second when she was flying through the air, Zhenya must have realized something was wrong. A skate of her caliber who has done a jump thousands of times during her life knows these things. Zhenya must have realized that she screwed up the 3F and maybe the entire combo. In these situations there is no time to think; there is only the gut reaction. In these situations, 99% of skaters would have the exact same gut reaction: pop the 3F and do a 1T or 2T. I've seen it happen countless times.
99% of skaters... but not Zhenya. Zhenya's gut reaction was to fight; I'm sure the pop was never even a possibility for her. Zhenya fought for all 3 rotations and only got 2 1/4. But she fought, oh yes she did.
Many people say this about Zhenya: she may not have the perfect technique, but she is a fighter from head to blade. However Zhenya skates tomorrow, I am certain about one thing: while she may not land all her jumps, she will definitely fight for every one of them, from transition to takeoff to landing to transition. Zhenya, we are all cheering for you. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17: :luv17:
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