Kiira Korpi withdraws from European Figure Skating Championships

[Peppi]

Kiira Korpi withdraws from European Figure Skating Championships due to a left leg’s Achilles injury.

She says that at the moment she is not able to skate. Recovery is already better but she doesn't want to risk her participation for the upcoming World Championships.

Alisa Mikonsaari will take Korpi's place at Euros.

 

[figureskate]

That's such a pity, she was in a such good shape this season so far. I hope she can fully recover for worlds

 

[l'etoile]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Kiira, all the best of luck to you for your Worlds performances! Pleeeeeease get much better much sooooooon!

 

[kwanatic]

Poor thing. I wonder if she'll be better by worlds? In her older age, once the injuries start they tend to pile up. I hope she takes the time to heal completely before coming back...

 

[chuckm]

Kiira is 24 and at that age, injuries tend to become chronic.

 

[Olympia]

Oh, no! That's really too bad. She's one of the delights of the European championship. I hope she recovers for Worlds. Achilles tendon injuries are tricky.

 

[ice coverage]

Kiira Korpi Official ‏@kiirakorpi_fi

So sad to have to withdraw from the europeans due to the achilles tendonitis... But don't worry, I'll try to be back very soon! #fb
7:38 AM - 9 Jan 13 ·
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Korpi withdraws from Euros with Achilles injury
Defending silver medalist still eyeing world champioinships

By icenetwork.com
01/09/2013
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130109&content_id=40898094&vkey=ice_news​

 

[FSGMT]

Again, injuries keep her away from the big events, this year that she was ready to fight for the Gold... Now, the podium is wide open even for Sotnikova I think...

 

[sky_fly20]

though I dislike Korpii for her beauty PCS I always feel sorry for injuries, she let the wide open for Elene or Sotnikova
Sotnikova might get bronze even with her 2 falls in LP :disapp:

on the other hand, happy this will really give Liza the chance to capitalize on Euros for the Gold

 

[drivingmissdaisy]

I'm glad to hear it's achilles tendonitis and not an achilles rupture like Surya had. It seems like something that will get better with rest.

 

[chuckm]

Tendonitis is a persistent problem. It subsides with rest, but tends to recur when normal activity is resumed. That doesn't bode well for Kiira's Olympic season.

 

[mikiandorocks]

Poor girl. Get well soon Kiira!

 

[demarinis5]

Darn that is bad news. Wishing Kiira a quick recovery.

Thanks for the news Peppi and Welcome to GS.

 

[suzukifan27]

though I dislike Korpii for her beauty PCS I always feel sorry for injuries, she let the wide open for Elene or Sotnikova
Sotnikova might get bronze even with her 2 falls in LP :disapp:

on the other hand, happy this will really give Liza the chance to capitalize on Euros for the Gold

No way. Kostner .

 

[seniorita]

Noooo I was looking forward to watching her sp at euros, I wish she recovers fast for worlds

 

[Peppi]

Darn that is bad news. Wishing Kiira a quick recovery.

Thanks for the news Peppi and Welcome to GS.

Thanks! This is a great forum

 

[figuristka]

Iam so sorry to hear that. I was really hoping she would skate well. I thought she had a good chance for a gold this year at Europeans. Her short program is so beautiful this year.

 

[skateluvr]

rats-i love korpi! she would win im sure,

 

[Krislite]

Why is everyone saying she had a shot at Euros? Is Kostner not going to Euros?

 

[gmyers]

Last year korpi won silver and kostner took the whole fall off and korpi did well and made the gpf