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- Dec 21, 2011
The question is whether other federations are interested in her? I can think of about a zillion countries that would be interested--nay, thrilled to delirium--to have her represent them. Let's start at the beginning of the skating alphabet...Australia?
This. I don't think Polina S. would have a hard time getting another federation to take her (though I think her choice might be slightly more limited than suggested here). The real issue is if she (and like I said, certain other Russian female single skaters as well) want to compete for Russia or are willing to move to a different federation. Barring injury (or major permanent puberty issues) the best any of the young Russians who are not Liza, Adelina, Elena, or Julia can hope for is to be duking it out for a third spot if two of those four make mistakes. Now of course injuries do happen, and of course ice is slippery, and of course surprises/miracles do happen, but at the moment, that appears to be the situation for the next 5 years (I assume all 4 will continue after Sochi). Some of the younger girls may be willing/able to wait. A 17 year old does not have that luxury.