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The thing about Gold's performance is that this bomb might light a fire under her, or it could really stick in her memory for a while.
So Gracie Gold switching coaches yes/no??
Okay, this lost me too. Liza has incredible flow and control on her landings. She's not quite as light as Zijun, but she's still better than 90% of skaters (which is even more impressive when you consider the size of her jumps).Rough and scratchy, yes, but not heavy. She doesn't PLONK down on the ice like Liza Tukt or Gracie Gold.
Something tells me she'll stay with Frank.
I may be showing my age, but Nancy Kerrigan went to a sports psychologist and as a result rose to show her full potential.
She should have won gold at the Olympics, but the Harding mess created a bias against her.
The things you learn: apparently the lady with the finest jumps in the last quad or this "plonks" her jumps. :disapp:
She should but she won't. Her jumps have gotten worse with Frank. Most notably the double axel.So Gracie Gold switching coaches yes/no??
Where would you send her?So Gracie Gold switching coaches yes/no??
There are at least three of us, never fear
With this crowd, I think valium may be a more uhm useful choice
Often the skater who bombs seems to gain some fight and becomes one of the most dangerous in upcoming competitions like Kerrigan(1993), Wylie (1991), Wagner(last year) and numerous others throughout skating history. I think we forget that all of these skaters have a lot of fight to just get to this level. We give up on many of them prematurely.
I think if she didn't have the injury, things might be different for her. Not saying that's THE reason for this or using it as an excuse for the dismal performance tonight.
We don't really know what's behind the scene. She has another month or so to prepare for worlds and that would be another shot. I won't count her out just yet.
Polina can only improve from hereon too. If she keeps on delivering the goods like tonight on a consistent basis, she's might reach the world or Olympic podium. Who knows...
Sheesh am I the only one who likes Polina's FP?
Where would you send her?
I was thinking about that but couldn't think of a right person.
Name several current skaters, not named Li Zijun (who is indeed incredible in this regard) who doesn't do the same/worse?Yes, she has great jumps. And yes, she "plonks"/"thuds" on her landings. You can hear it through the speakers. What's your issue?
There are at least three of us, never fear
Well, she almost got 60 PCS and that is kinda high... Some judges gave her 8s.