Of course why should people focus on the hasbeen novice-level skater Kostner when they should be focusing on those high flying Russians and their undeserved scores. You'd think after 4 years they'd let go but apparently not. I won't be surprise if this lot at home award Kim some sort of medal so that they could claim some form of moral victory on that so called Sochi injustice. So pathetic! Give it a rest por favor.
In that scenario I think Maria winning the Olympics would be the most likely outcome. She's not at all the favourite but continues to churn out clean performances and is on almost no ones radar as Russian Number 3. Oh, I can imagine the outcry if that happens.
I wouldn't be mad at it. She's been consistent all year. If everyone else craps out ...
She was marked too low in PCS in her short program, too. Her PCS in performance, interpretation and composition should have been the highest in this event.
I disagree. She was 3rd in the PCS in the SP behind Osmond and Kostner who both skate with more power and have better ice coverage than Satoko and who have great interpretation as well. IMO the judging (for once) was spot on.
I disagree. She was 3rd in the PCS in the SP behind Osmond and Kostner who both skate with more power and have better ice coverage than Satoko and who have great interpretation as well. IMO the judging (for once) was spot on.
I disagree. She was 3rd in the PCS in the SP behind Osmond and Kostner who both skate with more power and have better ice coverage than Satoko and who have great interpretation as well. IMO the judging (for once) was spot on.
Well, "people here" do watch a lot of figure skating. A lot of them complain that Kostner is being propped up by the judges. I thought my friend's opinion was interesting from the outside point of view of a performer and theater director, as I saw people were discussing Kostner's PCS again. Apparently, her opinion couldn't be more irrelevant and is, moreover, worthy of derision from your perspective, but that's fine. [emoji6]Why don't we ban all judges and from now on let people decide and judge "who don't watch a lot of figure skating". As long as Caro (undeservedly) placed lower, most people here would probably be happy about it
Do you agree, then that Alina should have been 4th? She was scored the same as Satoko for a performance with virtually no interpretation or performance quality.
Well, "people here" do watch a lot of figure skating. A lot of them complain that Kostner is being propped up by the judges. I thought my friend's opinion was interesting from the outside point of view of a performer and theater director, as I saw people were discussing Kostner's PCS again. Apparently, her opinion couldn't be more irrelevant and is, moreover, worthy of derision from your perspective, but that's fine. [emoji6]
Personally, I am trying to watch Kostner as carefully as possible to try and understand the point of view of people like yourself who ardently believe that she deserves such high marks. I try to watch every performer with an open mind because I love the sport. I really enjoyed her performances at Rostelecom but not as much at the GPF. I thought they were much less passionate. I have a larger beef with the way PCS is judged and sadly Kostner exemplifies why I dislike it so much. It's nothing against her personally. She's lovely, but like Mao last season, whose beautiful performances did not place her on or near the podium, nor should Carolina's this season. That's my opinion as "someone" "who does watch" "an awful lot of figure skating." [emoji6] But in the end it's still just my opinion. [emoji111]
Osmond's blade usage is not on the same level as Satoko's, watch the turns. Much more labored.
Yes, but still Osmond has way better bladework than Zagitova and Medvedeva, both having shallow edges and slow speed as well as very limited ice coverage. Their PCS marks do not reflect their deficiency in skating skills unfortunately, but they lack other departments as well such as posture, jumps and presentation. That's why I'm meh about the newly invented rivalry between the Eteri's girls bestowed by the judges who have made the current ladies event very boring. I've never seen such a lackluster Olympic season since I've followed our sport because there is no distinctive star in the field. I miss super stars' presence and star power! (men's field is doomed by injuries) Anyway, Osmond's steps have speed and power based on her deep edges although her steps are not as much sophisticated and precise as Miyahara's.
I think that Carolina does benefit from her name and I wouldn´t be suprised if the goal is to push her for a medal at the Olympics. The ISU want´s these stories and as sad it may sound, Costners medal, would create a bigger headline, than a Russian gold.
Better than Medvedeva??? That has to be the fakest news ever. Osmond doesn't even have a quarter of Med's SS and presentation skills.
Better than Medvedeva??? That has to be the fakest news ever. Osmond doesn't even have a quarter of Med's SS and presentation skills.
If I knew nothing about Duhamel then the last skater in the world who could be associated in my mind with elegance will be Osmond.Osmond has elegance
Disagree. Osmond has elegance and sophistication which Med does not have. I find Kaitlyn far more enjoyable to watch.