2023-24 Russian Grand Prix - Stage 3 - Krasnoyarsk

[AlexBreeze]

Even in best shape Maiia had problems with doing the combo in the second half. Does she really need it?

 

[EdgeCall]

is it just me or does Maia's skating look a lot more like Anna's than before?!

 

[Mathematician]

That really hurts to see her drop under 30. Its clear shes not fully recovered, not just physically but mentally. I think if she can tough it out for a bit she can get a good form - it all depends on her.

 

[Mathematician]

is it just me or does Maia's skating look a lot more like Anna's than before?!

Anna who?

 

[yume]

I saw the fall coming for Maia. She was obviously tense.
The beginning was so good.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Even in best shape Maiia had problems with doing the combo in the second half. Does she really need it?

And problems with the Lutz in general. Why not just have her do a nice 3F+2T/3T in the first half?

 

[EdgeCall]

Anna who?

Shcherbakova. The choreo looks like it was originally done for her.

 

[AlexBreeze]

No layback spin also. Must be back problems.

 

[Skating91]

It was going well until the fall. Is this her first competitive start in two years?

 

[yume]

Even in best shape Maiia had problems with doing the combo in the second half. Does she really need it?

I understand the combo as last jump element in juniors since they only have one attempt anyway, because of solo jump rule. But in seniors, better to put it in front. Especially if the skater isn't in the shape of her life.

 

[Mathematician]

Shcherbakova. The choreo looks like it was originally done for her.

I dont know about the choreo itself, but her skating reminds me Shcherbakova not even in the faintest, truly.

 

[katymay]

Much as I love Veronika, I would have her below the girl who skated to Carmen. The Carmen girl should be 3d or 4th imo, her PCS scores were underscored compared to those above her.

 

[katymay]

Cantilever is done by a lot of skaters. But this slide is her own element (like Aymoz slide).

It is now, but it is sort of what Sasha became known for. The slide is more difficult I think, really cool to watch.

 

[squishyfishy]

Much as I love Veronika, I would have her below the girl who skated to Carmen. The Carmen girl should be 3d or 4th imo, her PCS scores were underscored compared to those above her.

who skated to carmen? seems i need to go watch it

 

[katymay]

It was going well until the fall. Is this her first competitive start in two years?

The pre-rotation issue seems to be worse now, especially on the lutz, 180 degree takeoff almost.

 

[katymay]

who skated to carmen? seems i need to go watch it

Katya A., 2nd skater.

 

[AlexBreeze]

who skated to carmen? seems i need to go watch it

Ekaterina Anisimova. Her starting number was 2nd.

 

[Mathematician]

So what are your guys' opinions, can Khromykh gain a good form? The comments I'm seeing make me realize a lot of fundamental problems she has that may be much harder to fix than I originally thought.

I would love to see a girl recover from an injury like that, but I wonder if she has the mental left to keep going given everything shes already went through.

 

[elektra blue]

i'm back!

 

[Mathematician]

Khromykh seems utterly defeated in her interview, I really hope she can have a good skate tomorrow and gain some spirit.