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2016 Junior Worlds: Ladies' Polls

2016 Junior Worlds: Ladies' Poll

  • Polina TSURSKAYA

    Votes: 72 71.3%
  • Maria SOTSKOVA

    Votes: 9 8.9%
  • Wakaba HIGUCHI

    Votes: 11 10.9%
  • Yuna SHIRAIWA

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Elizabet TURSYNBAEVA

    Votes: 3 3.0%
  • Marin HONDA

    Votes: 5 5.0%

  • Total voters
    101
  • Poll closed .

GS Forum Staff

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Who do you think will win the title in Ladies?

Also name your favorite skater in the thread and give us three words (adjectives) that defines her for you.
 

sabinfire

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Polina TSURSKAYA will win.

Maria SOTSKOVA is my favorite.

- black
- magic
- woman ;)
 

matmuh

what are levels anyway
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May 2, 2014
Polina will win

my favourite is Elizabet!
- fierce (esp at K&C :biggrin:)
- underrated (i think her basic is very good but because she is small its often overlooked)
- light

and to me, she has the best landing position! :biggrin: also i agree with naz :luv17:
 

Crossover

All Hail the Queen
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No doubt Tsurskaya will win.

My favorites are Tsurskaya, Higuchi and Honda

Tsurskaya: powerful, dominating, true
Higuchi: strong, swift, outstanding
Honda: willowy, supple, splendid
 

MiRé

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Polina will win for sure....
but my favorite is Yuna Shiraiwa(and her 3S+3Lo) :luv17:

Youthful
Unique
Nonchalant
Alluring

:biggrin:
 

Layback11

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Winner: Polina Tsurskaya

Favorites:

Alisa Fedichkina: charming, expressive, graceful

Marin Honda: elegant, refined, whimsical

Wakaba Higuchi: powerful, dynamic, explosive
 
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nikros

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Dec 9, 2014
Polina:
-huge jumps
-power in each movement
-real chess queen
Alisa:
-consistent
-very nice programs
-charm
Marin:
-artistic skills
-charm
-smile
 

largeman

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Mar 15, 2014
Polina is a lock for gold.

Wakaba: Fiery. Exuberant. Tenacious.
 
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MasterB

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Jul 18, 2004
All is pointing towards Polina for the win but, my favorites and Wakaba and Marin

Wakaba for that gorgeous Triple Lutz/Triple Loop.

Marin for her easy smooth style.
 

silverfoxes

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Polina is very impressive, and I'll be happy if/when she wins, but I'd have to say my favorite is Alisa...her programs are more memorable, and I support Dmitri, so how could I not support his other half? ;) I also like Marin, and the Latvian girls of course.
 

Crossover

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Polina will win for sure....
but my favorite is Yuna Shiraiwa(and her 3S+3Lo) :luv17:

Youthful
Unique
Nonchalant
Alluring

:biggrin:

Sorry to say this, but I feel she is like another Miyahara...weak jump abilities (her low jump height and her lutz and flip edges are questionable like Miyahara during her junior period) with decent skating skills and musicality. I don't feel she is unique and special, but you can disagree with me of course.
 
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MiRé

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Sorry to say this, but I feel she is like another Miyahara...weak jump abilities (her low jump height and her lutz and flip edges are questionable like Miyahara during her junior period) with decent skating skills and musicality. I don't feel she is unique and special, but you can disagree with me of course.

I completely understand where you're coming from, but I'm hoping she'll improve like no other!!! One can hope right?? :laugh: Plus, her 3S+3Lo is absolutely gorgeous!!!
 

Crossover

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I completely understand where you're coming from, but I'm hoping she'll improve like no other!!! One can hope right?? :laugh: Plus, her 3S+3Lo is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Of course you can hope, but jumping abilities are not easily attainable and more like a naturally born gift. I think I usually prefer strong jumpers to skater who don't have that talent if I don't find a skater with total package.
 

chuckm

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Given the judging panel it will be nearly impossible for a Japanese skater to win. The best hope is for a podium placement.
 

Marin

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Given the judging panel it will be nearly impossible for a Japanese skater to win. The best hope is for a podium placement.

sorry what do you mean?
 

Layback11

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Sorry to say this, but I feel she is like another Miyahara...weak jump abilities (her low jump height and her lutz and flip edges are questionable like Miyahara during her junior period) with decent skating skills and musicality. I don't feel she is unique and special, but you can disagree with me of course.

Her jumps are quite a bit stronger than Satoko's, actually. But unlike Satoko, her spins and interpretation are not really noteworthy. I agree somewhat, but I think her jumps are better than you do, it seems. Not my favorite junior, but she has potential.
 

Layback11

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Given the judging panel it will be nearly impossible for a Japanese skater to win. The best hope is for a podium placement.

Well, if Polina makes any mistakes, my money is on Wakaba for the title. Marin has a shot at the podium, too (although someone would have to mess up).
 
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