Alena Kostornaia
- Thread starter vesperalvioletta
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- Nov 2, 2013
Well, here in the SP the difference mostly was simply in that Sasha does a more difficult combo(0.88 points more in BV) and Kostornaia got a ! on her Lutz(Usually a bit more than 1 point in GOE). In general, Kostornaia's jump content is relatively simple in comparison and it becomes even more pronounced in the FS.
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- Nov 19, 2017
Let me guess.. both of you didn't follow her until now? :sarcasm:
I did, after JGPF
She just keeps getting better and better 
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- Feb 27, 2014
Well thank you for the explanation it makes sense and I guess that's how Alina beat Evgenia and Adelina beat Yuna skating more difficult higher-scoring programs with bigger and better jumps. I guess that's why Sasha always gets the edge on Alena even though Alena seems to be a more complete and elegant figure skater.
Alena's the whole package. Lovely, interesting spins - fast, smooth skating - good jumps (I can't tell the lutz is off) - natural poise/elegance- and just excellent musicality. I can't think of the last lady skater who had it all. She is like the best of Satoko, Yulia, Evgenia, and Yuna all combined. I hope her team takes good care of her and she stays injury free. I can't wait to see her senior debut.
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- Jan 12, 2018
Yes, something like that..
She's a proof that next level can be reached even without crazy jumps.. it's kind of sad she has a chance of winning today only if Sasha doesn't land her quads..
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- Sep 23, 2017
Let me guess.. both of you didn't follow her until now? :sarcasm:
Actually I follow the JGP so no, I have been following her all season :sarcasm:
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- Jan 2, 2017
What a magic !!! https://youtu.be/uLLpsCbXPQ8?t=298
She is incredible on the ice, the total package. I think she's already working on 3A, isn't she ? She's a joy to watch !
Is there a possibility for her to compete at the Senior GP ? Some Juniors ladies have done that in the past (without being senior eligible). I don't know if it's still possible.
Is there a possibility for her to compete at the Senior GP ? Some Juniors ladies have done that in the past (without being senior eligible). I don't know if it's still possible.
Partial senior-eligibility (only for Grand Prix and senior B competitions) was eliminated a number of years ago. The eligibility rules are now exactly the same for all senior events. She won't be eligible until the 2019-2020 season.
Cannot wait to see her in the future though !
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- Feb 27, 2014
Alena finished about 18 points out of first. Lol! How does she perform so outstandingly and finish 18 points out of first place. I am good with Sasha winning the gold. But by 18 points? smh.
It's too bad this girl can skate with the seniors because there's really no reason for her to be in juniors anymore.
It's too bad this girl can skate with the seniors because there's really no reason for her to be in juniors anymore.
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- Nov 2, 2013
Sasha's triple jump content was significantly more difficult than Alena's on its own.
Oh, and Sasha also did jump 2 quads.
Kostornaia actually won in PCS but there was nothing she could do here...
