2024 U.S.Nationals Junior Women's Short Program

[labgoat]

Oh 11th place

 

[labgoat]

Now for a break

 

[purplecat]

Is Ela Cui Ting Cui's sister?

I know Amy Cui who is in junior ice dance is Ela's sister. As far as I know they aren't related to Ting, but I don't know for sure.

Good short program from the juniors and top novices! Emilia was really impressive being a novice - such big jumps! Cleo's one of my faves so I'm pleased she is leading though I thought they would punish her more for her mistake. I was a little surprised the triple axel didn't vault Sophie up in the standings a bit more but it's tight scoring - less than 3 points between 2nd and 7th so we might see some shifts after the free. Very disappointed for Annika - hope she can have a good free. Coco (Zhiqi) Zhang is a little star - she probably had my favorite performance quality of the event. Good luck to all in the free! I like them all!

 

[Katyaever]

I know Amy Cui who is in junior ice dance is Ela's sister. As far as I know they aren't related to Ting, but I don't know for sure.

Yes, Ela is Amy’s younger sister. They are not related to Ting, afaik.

 

[labgoat]

Some videos for international fans are n the rewatch

 

[Alex Fedorov]

First element is 3A+3T.

 

[labgoat]

First element is 3A+3T.

I know! I fell in love with Sophie last year and was thrilled she skated clean in the short.
Unfortunately she is still quite far down the pack.

 

[Alex Fedorov]

I know! I fell in love with Sophie last year and was thrilled she skated clean in the short.
Unfortunately she is still quite far down the pack.

I didn’t know anything about her until yesterday and was very surprised to hear her talking with her coach in Russian. Based on her name, I would never have guessed that she was Russian. She has very few PCS points so far. The 3A+3T cascade in itself is not beneficial in a short program, but it shows Sophie’s potential.

 

[labgoat]

I didn’t know anything about her until yesterday and was very surprised to hear her talking with her coach in Russian. Based on her name, I would never have guessed that she was Russian. She has very few PCS points so far. The 3A+3T cascade in itself is not beneficial in a short program, but it shows Sophie’s potential.

I am a bit surprised that her PCS is not higher. She has a great look on the ice, no posture issues and a pleasant style. I guess they are more excited by the novice gal from Detroit SC Emilia Nemirovsky with the giant triple lutz and 3T-3T combo who is second.

 

[Alex Fedorov]

I am a bit surprised that her PCS is not higher. She has a great look on the ice, no posture issues and a pleasant style. I guess they are more excited by the novice gal from Detroit SC Emilia Nemirovsky with the giant triple lutz and 3T-3T combo who is second.

well, if juniors could perform 3A solo, and not in combination, then Sophie would have a significant advantage, regardless of the judges' liking. But I hope that she will be able to increase her PCS. Apparently they just perceive her as a newbie.

 

[ladyjane]

It's not often that you see in the protocol that the planned elements were lower in BV than the executed ones.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

I didn’t know anything about her until yesterday and was very surprised to hear her talking with her coach in Russian. Based on her name, I would never have guessed that she was Russian.

Sophie is Swiss (born in Zürich, even competed internationally for Switzerland until last season), but her mother is Russian. She#s also been with her Russian coaches in the USA for a few years now.