2015 Worlds Ladies Short Program March 26
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to everything cheerknithanson said on prev pages
Thanks!
well it´s a DRAW
it´s not drawn by continents! all countries with competitors in the last worlds go into the draw
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Oh my gosh, why must the wait be so agonizing! XP
Well, just think about how you'll feel in the months following Worlds. The off-season... :disapp:
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Groan...you're right....PSCD (Post skating competition disorder. lol)
Thank you
Having watched it all over again, I believe, IMO!, the right result was reached in Sochi. Perhaps some of her marks were inflated, perhaps NOT, but still, the right person won, IN MY OPINION. As far as the judging, I MUCH prefer the new system to the old. It may not be perfect, but it is a HUGE improvement over the bad old days.
And you can't even argue with "Sochi happened" here, because guess what - it didn't happen in Sochi either.
Having watched it all over again, I believe, IMO!, the right result was reached in Sochi. Perhaps some of her marks were inflated, perhaps NOT, but still, the right person won, IN MY OPINION. As far as the judging, I MUCH prefer the new system to the old. It may not be perfect, but it is a HUGE improvement over the bad old days.
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IMO, it was the same as the bad old days. Handpicked tech team, handpicked judges, including Madame Piseev and the infamous Yuri Balkov, who has since been kicked off the UKR judge squad. You can cut off the scent gland, but the skunk still stinks.
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Guys, this thread is for Worlds Ladies Sp 2015. ....Please?
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And the Olympic Medalists aren't even there, and neither are the world medalists for that manner.
Do any of the contenders have a prior medal? I think we may be looking at three first time medalists, let's have fun with that.
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According to Jackie Wong, no. So yes, it's 3 first time medalists for sure.
Actually that would be the case. Liza was 10th during her last Worlds appearance. Elena was too young to be at Worlds last year. Ashley, Kanako and Anna have been the closest with 4th place finishes in 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. Gracie was also close with a 5th place finish last year.
In fact looking from Worlds 2011 (four years ago), the only returning skaters from that Worlds are Kanako, Kiira Korpi, Elene Gedevanishvilli, Mae Bernice Meite, Joshi Helegesson and Roberta Rodeghiero.
It would be quite the narrative for Ashley Wagner to medal here (not jinxing!). Four years ago, she was 6th at U.S. Nationals, arguably the lowest point of career. But also the point where she decided to turn things around. She hasn't looked back since.
Actually it would be interesting redemption for Gracie Gold as well, should she medal, since that year she didn't even MAKE nationals (she was 6th place at Midwestern sectionals at the junior level).
Kanako's 8th place finish at Worlds 2011 was quite disappointing given her early season success -- she won Skate America and won bronze at GPF. her only GPF appearance. And this season we've seen the reverse - a disappointing early season. This is her chance to redeem herself.
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I don't think World Rankings matter much in FS. It's not like this sport is tennis where ranking actually does play an influence in where one can play (aside from the skating order) or who they end up playing . I mean look at Yuna. Hardly any ranking at the beginning of 2013, but we all knew who was the best even without her knocking everyone off ice at Worlds.
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I think R.D. meant Wagner's ranking at the World Championships, she has been getting slightly worse results each year since her breakthrough (4th-5th-7th), which is true but I think this year she finally has a clear shot at Bronze.
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