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2018-19 Russian Ladies' figure skating
- Thread starter Spirals for Miles
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Did you see her do any jumps? I certainly didn’t....
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Do you remember your own orthopedic problems with your feet/ankle from the past?
Did you rest it by gliding and spinning on the ice-hard surface for couple of hours a day for two weeks period? I certainly didn't.
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She literally did one spin and then just skated around - just like Yuzuru is doing in Toronto. It’s done not to lose the feel of the ice, but both of them are banned from jumping. So unless you want to doubt Yuzu too...
Do you remember your own orthopedic problems with your feet/ankle from the past?
Did you rest it by gliding and spinning on the ice-hard surface for couple of hours a day for two weeks period? I certainly didn't.
I had orthopaedic problems 2 years ago and right after removing the cast I was told to put slight force on injured foot to not to let to muscle atrophy or stiffness. she wasn't jumping she was just skating around. Probably walking fast brings similar stress to her feet... Also I think her bones are now mostly healed and rehab with avoiding huge stress are now crucial to avoid further injury. However doing nothing for next 6 weeks is just plain stupid. After Adam Rippon broke his metatarsal bone he was posting instagram stories from gym with his leg still in cast. Half of skaters are doing competitions or train with some more or less serious injuries.
Also almost all top skaters are doing now some shows instead of training.
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Don't forget about Anna Shcherbakova!!! I don't have a favorite yet with the upcoming juniors (right now I love Kostornaya's skating), but after watching those videos of Anna dancing I had a glimpse of something really special. She moves amazingly and feels her music with her BODY which is rare these days. I'm not impressed by someone's music interp when they mime picking up a phone and giving the "O" face while standing still....
But those three are insanely wonderful. I hope they keep their skills and get even better.
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Cheering for her to have a fantastic competition next week! And then an excellent off-season which will allow her to come into the next season stronger than ever.
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Med was just skating around and not jumping, what’s wrong with that? It’s funny people have to spin it this way. She wasn’t even at her best at the Olympics. With the way she was training like crazy for all those years, of course it takes a toll.
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Good God that's not much of an offseason if you're correct. I was hoping they would get a few months off.
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Long and lovely. Who is she?
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Maya Khromykh, 2006.05 (eligible for Beijing).
Decent height on jumps, quick rotator, narrow hips and grit to fight on some of those landings. :thumbsup:
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She already looks tall now, and may end up being too tall by Eteri standard.
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You know, Dasha and Polina aren't small at all
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I hope he didn't put all his money on Alina's victory at worlds...
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Dasha is 153cm. Polya is certainly tall at 171cm.
What I like about Maya is her jump height and small hips. Maybe Eteri sees quad potential in her?
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Some words from Eteri re OG:
"I am very glad that Zagitova and Medvedeva managed to show such a beautiful fight at the Olympics"
Eteri Tutberidze, the coach of Russian figure skaters Yevgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova, received the "Silver doe" awards for her wards, who were recognized as the best sportswomen of 2017. "Thank you for believing in us. I'm very glad that we managed to show such a beautiful romantic struggle - probably, many have tears in their eyes. I think this Olympics will be remembered for a long time, "Tutberidze said.
"I am very glad that Zagitova and Medvedeva managed to show such a beautiful fight at the Olympics"
Eteri Tutberidze, the coach of Russian figure skaters Yevgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova, received the "Silver doe" awards for her wards, who were recognized as the best sportswomen of 2017. "Thank you for believing in us. I'm very glad that we managed to show such a beautiful romantic struggle - probably, many have tears in their eyes. I think this Olympics will be remembered for a long time, "Tutberidze said.
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It's the off season. There's no reason for any seniors to be in peak condition - and court injury by training hard - when there are zero competitions.
Now, if skaters are in a bad condition in the autumn - by all means, panic.
Of course, if people enjoy panicking and writing skaters off (a great hobby of some people anyway), by all means - knock yourselves out.
Now, if skaters are in a bad condition in the autumn - by all means, panic.
Of course, if people enjoy panicking and writing skaters off (a great hobby of some people anyway), by all means - knock yourselves out.
