2021 Rostelecom Cup: Women's Free Skate

[icybear]

Kamila looked very at ease today. She's finally shredded the deer in the spotlight aura she used to give off. I guess repeating 2 programs (yes sp is just storm) really helped her get comfortable with her programs. The quads look magnificent and solid.

 

[labgoat]

Is there a reason the Eteri skaters use the squat spread eagle a lot? Is it worth more? I miss the days where skaters would hold a spread eagle with their legs extended and hold the edge.

It is known as the Besti squat for Natalia Bestemianova and was created by coach Tatiana Tarasova.
My guess is that it is an homage of sorts.

 

[kimganos]

Confident, calm and poised and only 15! So impressive!

 

[Totentanz]

Amazing ladies competition at the RC! I guess the top three qualifies for GP final. I won't be surprised to see Kamila and Liza medal in the GPF as well.

 

[Vemvane]

Another superb performance from Kamila! What an extraordinary display of brilliance, in jumping, in spinning, and in presentation! That 4T-Eu-2S in the second half took me by surprise, but wow, Kamila is becoming remarkably consistent with her technical arsenal. Her confidence has come on in leaps and bounds, her movement is fantastic throughout, as she displays her ability to be sharp and quick in some parts, and in others she undulates almost bonelessly. And what a huge score! My goodness, Kamila!

 

[Placebo11]

EW, GO AWAY ALEXIE.

Who?

 

[Mista Ekko]

There is no performance and no interpretation,
The skills besides the elements are partly questionable too

I mean, She could win with 5-10 points less in PCS, So why do that, Judges?

 

[Seven Sisters]

OMG thank you Mr Cameraman for the closeup of that thing on the back of Valieva’s shoulder! It’s a snake, I’ve been wondering and wondering what that weird tab-looking thing was on her costume, every time I’ve seen her skate.

I don’t know what a snake has to do with Bolero, but I’m glad to know what it is, at last!

 

[Jontor]

Just wow! She is now 36 points higher than Shcherbakova in the Seasons Best List.
She really seems to be unbeatable at this point.

 

[Warwick360]

All I can think is, Russian Men should compete in Ladies, and Valieva should skate in the men's competition.

Win-win for everyone.

 

[rinkside_user]

Valieva is the winner in men's singles, too.

 

[elektra blue]

it's been fun as usual, ladies, gentlmen, reptillians and fellow conspirators, but it's time for me to go. see you next week for italian nats, also known as mama Elektra's emotional breakdown. love you all!

 

[lizardlass]

Who?

Oh, my broadcast showed Alexie Yagudin on the sidelines, presumably still commentating for a Russian network. I despise him is all.

 

[Remilia]

Holy...Kami could win a medal in the men's event at the Olympics with that score! Obviously there is some hometown over scoring going on, but even taking that into account, I think her score is pretty well-deserved. I hated bolero at first, but it's really starting to grow on me.

 

[yume]

I'm actually glad that Kamila's made mistakes at every event so far (3A falls at Finlandia, 3A step out in Canada, popped 3S here). She doesn't need to be perfect yet and I'd hate for her to peak too soon.

These are tiny things considering how difficult her layouts are. Popping a 3S isn't that bad at this point. She's basically at her peak.

 

[Axel Rose]

It is known as the Besti squat for Natalia Bestemianova and was created by coach Tatiana Tarasova.
My guess is that it is an homage of sorts.

Interesting! Now that you mention it, I do vaguely remember this move from that team. I didn’t like their skating - maybe that’s why I’m instinctively not a fan of this move. I didn’t like ice dancing in the late 1980s in general.

 

[labgoat]

Overall a very nicely skated event. Great job ladies and girls.

 

[Minz]

#12

Kamila VALIEVA

RUS

1. 4 Salchow
2. 3 Axel
3. 4 Toe + 3 Toe
4. 3 Loop
5. Flying Camel Spin 4
6. Choreo Sequence
7. 4 Toe + Euler + 2 Salchow
8. 3 Flip + 2 Toe
9. 3 Lutz
10. Step Sequence 4
11. Flying Change Combination Spin 4
12. Change Combination Spin 4

TES: 109.02 - WR
PCS: 76.27 - WR
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 185.29 - WR

Total Competition Score: 272.71 - WR (87.42 + 185.29)

 

[lariko]

Fun! Happy for Schizas for making top 6, surprised and delighted by Bell’s recovery, bummed for Hendrix and respect for Khromykh. And, yeah, use plain awesome from the top two!

 

[yelyoh]

Shout out to Mariah Bell for 210 plus highest GP placement of any US woman this season.