2023-24 Russian Grand Prix - Stage 4 - Kazan

[elektra blue]

i'm back!

 

[Skating91]

Oh those arent cat ears. My mistake.

I was hoping for something like Minsol Kwan's program when I saw the words cat ears.

 

[elektra blue]

i love that she's wearing a spanish traditional headpiece

 

[Mariott]

As always in the Russian men's seniors section - there has to be someone unexpected on the pedestal

 

[katymay]

Unfortunate, but I would still rather watch skaters who go into jumps with good speed. The US skaters in particular plod along at glacial speed and almost come to a complete stop before they jump.

 

[Mathematician]

This whole 2nd group is such a treat.

I would really love to see Sadkova get the podium. Also really excited to see her dress cause the part visible under her jacket looks gorgeous already.

 

[elektra blue]

love Kamila's make up i might try to replicate it

 

[Skating91]

Muraviova's dress is the same as yesterday but different colour, and the same as last year's

 

[elektra blue]

Muraviova's dress is the same as yesterday but different colour, and the same as last year's

Sonya: i want one in every color!

 

[Skating91]

Unfortunate, but I would still rather watch skaters who go into jumps with good speed. The US skaters in particular plod along at glacial speed and almost come to a complete stop before they jump.

I don't know how they can get more than +1 for GOE when they come to a stop before jumping

 

[lariko]

Omg, just peaked into the results, and Dikidzhi won! Woo-hoo! Wish short was still available.

 

[yume]

What Makar is doing here watching skaters as if he was the coach of someone?

 

[Mathematician]

Whoo Sadkova



Also soo excited for Talalaikina's free skate. Anyone who hasnt seen it, you'll be really happily surprised.

 

[katymay]

Yea, people dont realize all top athletes are genetic freaks. When people think genetic freak they think of bodybuilders or wrestlers but these figure skaters like Kamila are incredibly powerful too with no doubt.

By the way, what sport did you train?

I was a skater, but I had problems with stamina even at 10 and 11. I was a power jumper but no stamina. One of my daughters at an early age could run 5 miles at 6 and not even breath heavy. I could never in my life run over a mile. So yes, there is a genetic component. Did we try to fix this problem? In every conceivable way. Finally built in 'rest' spots on the program. lol.

 

[Mariott]

Sonya: i want one in every color!

Her mom makes those dresses. Let's be lenient

 

[Skating91]

Kamila's costume is different she's added black tights but something else seems different too.

No, it's the arms.

 

[AlexBreeze]

Masha's coach

 

[katymay]

Sonya: i want one in every color!

I read that her mother makes them. So, God bless.

 

[yume]

Why Kamila added sleeves on her Wakanda dress? It was better without it.

 

[Mathematician]

Kamila's costume is different she's added black tights but something else seems different too

You might also just be noticing that its sitting differently on her. She is a good bit lighter than at test skates.