I was really surprised that she kept going after her Gold at Worlds last year. Most skaters will take time off after that even after the Olympic Gold as their time is so in demand. She is only 17. She has time to learn new things and come back stronger then ever. Most who take a break do not keep on training so yes they have lost that edge. What ever her choice may be, I wish her all the best.
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- Jan 31, 2019
I hope Zagitova has a great time doing the shows, earns decent money and has plenty of time to figure out what she wants to do. I think it is very thoughtful of her to make an announcement when another young lady could get a spot to compete in the Nationals. All the best and lots of love to her, and I really hope she can get one of these power jumps and come back in a year or two.
Also, Tuktamysheva rocks on that combo!
Also, Tuktamysheva rocks on that combo!
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Alina surely earned that break. It's sad, though, that 2 of the 3 2018 Olympians won't compete at nationals only 2 years later.
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- Nov 24, 2018
You have zhenya and liza for that. Alina is not needed to be on standbye
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- Feb 27, 2014
Because you only get a few Europeans or worlds in your career. Alina Zagitova has had two worlds and two European appearances. That's not a lot. If there's something wrong with her then you definitely don't skate. But I read somewhere that she's going to go back to training everyday.
She has earned it. She dedicated her life to winning, she won everything there is to win. She is young and beautiful and I'm glad she is going to enjoy her life and hopefully make lots of money. I hope she has lots of fun, and I suspect she will. Maybe she will miss the day to day training and grind, maybe she won't. Alina is going to be just fine.
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Eteri's sister is at it again. Bullying Alina once again 
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
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- Jan 5, 2019
Eteri's sister is at it again. Bullying Alina once again
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
Is she deranged or something? Jealous of her sister and her job and successes as a coach?
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- Mar 16, 2019
Eteri's sister is at it again. Bullying Alina once again
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
f this woman!
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- Feb 25, 2014
It comes off as her trying to defend Eteri against criticism by saying these inflammatory things.
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- Feb 19, 2014
Eteri's sister is at it again. Bullying Alina once again
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
I wish she would stop. It's not helping anything. Unless she is actually trying to bring more criticism down on Eteri's head.
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I wonder who she's talking to?
She says: "I've listened to you and almost lost my sister (due to that)" at the end of her verbal diarrhea
She says: "I've listened to you and almost lost my sister (due to that)" at the end of her verbal diarrhea
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Rodina perhaps? Is this person mentally deranged and obsessed bringing down Zagitova, Tutberidze and the Khrustalniy skaters?
And those twats of TSL will have a field day bashing.
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- Jan 19, 2005
I don't get it at all.
It would be one thing if Alina blamed Eteri for her problems.
But she always has been respectful and thankful to her coaches.
And she shoulders the blame herself for losing competitive focus this season.
Maybe instead of criticizing Alina, this person should try to act more like her.
You know, act like an adult.
It would be one thing if Alina blamed Eteri for her problems.
But she always has been respectful and thankful to her coaches.
And she shoulders the blame herself for losing competitive focus this season.
Maybe instead of criticizing Alina, this person should try to act more like her.
You know, act like an adult.
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From what I see, the last sentence means Eteri and her sister had a falling out some time before("almost lost her"), and now she's overcompensating by being unnecessarily defensive????
I don't know, this woman always confused me. Looks like she's on her way to have another falling out with Eteri.
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- Feb 27, 2014
maybe Liza can punch this woman in the mouth.Eteri's sister is at it again. Bullying Alina once again
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205587334269411328?s=20
https://twitter.com/Fran_klymydear/status/1205588235474423810?s=20
Sometimes family members really can be a LOT........
where do you think the sister gets these thoughts from? There's only one place people.
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I was hoping to see Alina skate 2 clean programs at Russian Nationals, however it was painfully obvious she has not been happy skating for the past 2 seasons. Last season she looked truly miserable and there was talk of her wanting to withdraw. She was making everyone happy but herself.
I’m truly happy for Alina that she made a very difficult choice and I hope she finds her happiness with whatever she decides to do. She is a superstar in Russia. I don’t see her star fading anytime soon. Go and be a role model for all the skaters that will follow your path. These girls won’t be competing forever. Alina is 17- so far skating has been all she had known. Someday she will look back and remember when she was a child standing on the top of the Olympic podium. I hope her memories of everything after that are good ones.
Kudos to Alina. And to all these athletes. Find your happiness.
I’m truly happy for Alina that she made a very difficult choice and I hope she finds her happiness with whatever she decides to do. She is a superstar in Russia. I don’t see her star fading anytime soon. Go and be a role model for all the skaters that will follow your path. These girls won’t be competing forever. Alina is 17- so far skating has been all she had known. Someday she will look back and remember when she was a child standing on the top of the Olympic podium. I hope her memories of everything after that are good ones.
Kudos to Alina. And to all these athletes. Find your happiness.
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From what I see, the last sentence means Eteri and her sister had a falling out some time before("almost lost her"), and now she's overcompensating by being unnecessarily defensive????
I don't know, this woman always confused me. Looks like she's on her way to have another falling out with Eteri.
Social media is not her friend!
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- Oct 22, 2019
Alina has always been a class act and this once again firmly cements it.
Whilst I'm sad that she won't be competing anymore, in true Alina style she announced it at an appropriate time so as to give another girl a chance.
Love this girl and to this day I still watch her iconic Olympics LP at least once a week.
Whilst I'm sad that she won't be competing anymore, in true Alina style she announced it at an appropriate time so as to give another girl a chance.
Love this girl and to this day I still watch her iconic Olympics LP at least once a week.
