Alena Kostornaia

[Good Vibes Only]

I think I will forever wish that she could just keep performing this program. It's a real masterpiece.

Same. I hope that next season she does a program of similar style to that one because it really shows how Aliona can pull off any style of program. Am I hoping too much by wanting Aliona to use that program for the Olympic season?

 

[LuffyJackson]

Here is a throwback to Aliona’s iconic save two seasons ago at Nationals:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DR15MC-oceE

Her 17-18 programs are just so so perfect, she displays fierceness and charisma in SP, while in FS; sensitivity and innocence, I wish her team can produce more well structured programs like these for her in the next season. I loved the departure and twilight but there are parts of those programs that are just seem unfitting to me, especially her FS step sequence, choreo sequence, and the mini dance break

Anyone here loves Aliona in Victory Ceremony? she always such a queen greeting the audience :luv17:
youtu.be/_hSTn7wjZAw

 

[Batsuchan]

Same. I hope that next season she does a program of similar style to that one because it really shows how Aliona can pull off any style of program. Am I hoping too much by wanting Aliona to use that program for the Olympic season?

I agree with all of you that "Adios Nonino" was a real masterpiece that fit Aliona like a glove. :yes: I do think it would be awesome if she brings it back, perhaps as an EX. Her performance of this program at the 2018 GPF gala is one of my most favorite performances of all time!

Unfortunately, since the jumps are set in the second half, I don't think she'd be able to bring it back as a competitive program without some major restructuring, and I fear that would destroy some of the program's magic. But I would love for her to do a program in a similar style! :yes: I think her current EX has very different music but a similar quality of movement--there's a kind of slinkiness that seems to come to Aliona naturally. :luv17:

I heard this song recently and while I was listening to it, I could really picture Aliona moving to it in her slinky way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O7vewJGMYk

It may not really work as a competitive program but maybe an EX, who knows...

 

[Batsuchan]

So Aliona is now ranked #16 after GPF! Moving up!
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/ws/wsladies.htm

It's even more fun to look at this one--Aliona on top this season!
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/wr2019-20/wrladies.htm

And of course these two:
http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/phslsp.htm
http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/phslto.htm

 

[LiamForeman]

Well... I was asking myself if youtube subtitles got it right when tarasova was speaking ... she said the 3F easily could be turn in 4 F that had to much heigh and space ... well if you see that the other 2 of the 3A have a 4F ... I think at this stage kostornaia probably is training one or have one ... but I think Eteri is only going to put that on a program if she nails it 99% of the time ... because she could win most of time without one ...

I agree about the 4flip, but the obvious quad to me that she could easily get is a 4toe. She gets insane height, always completes the rotation with a ton of room to spare. I could even see her doing a Rippon 4toe!! I wish she'd tighten up her rotation position on her Flip, but she should be able to learn 4flip. The fact that TAT has talked about it makes me think she has probably seen Alena do it already.

 

[Vemvane]

So Aliona is now ranked #16 after GPF! Moving up!
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/ws/wsladies.htm

It's even more fun to look at this one--Aliona on top this season!
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/wr2019-20/wrladies.htm

And of course these two:
http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/phslsp.htm
http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/phslto.htm

Ooh, fun statistics! Aliona is certainly working her way up the ladder at speed. What an accomplishment for her to hold the current world records for the SP and for the total scores.

 

[SkateSkates]

I am so worried. Max Ambesi reported that Aliona has a small problem with her tibia

Here is the source: https://www.oasport.it/2019/12/ambe...ale-yuzuru-hanyu-puo-ribaltare-la-situazione/

I asked him about it on twitter and he didn’t say it was an injury but a small problem, but I don’t really understand the difference.

I saw some tweets about practice sessions that she wasn’t really jumping much and bent over a few times to touch her right leg, so it’s not surprising. Just very upsetting. I hope he’s right and it’s nothing major and she is able to recover. I am just so worried because last season’s injury started as inflammation from her boots and ended up a fracture. I really hope she’s able to rest and recover.

I haven’t heard anything about her missing nationals, and I assume she will still go to try to make the team for Euros after what happened with Liza last season. This might sound crazy, but if she is truly injured maybe she could compete at nationals, withdraw from euros and try to recover in time for worlds?

Of course this is all speculation as we haven’t heard any official statements from Aliona herself. The thing is, they don’t usually disclose information until after injuries have healed (Aliona last season, Kamila at GPF). So I’m not sure if we will hear anything at all.

 

[BabySloth]

I am so worried. Max Ambesi reported that Aliona has a small problem with her tibia ��

Here is the source: https://www.oasport.it/2019/12/ambe...ale-yuzuru-hanyu-puo-ribaltare-la-situazione/

I asked him about it on twitter and he didn’t say it was an injury but a small problem, but I don’t really understand the difference.

I saw some tweets about practice sessions that she wasn’t really jumping much and bent over a few times to touch her right leg, so it’s not surprising. Just very upsetting. I hope he’s right and it’s nothing major and she is able to recover. I am just so worried because last season’s injury started as inflammation from her boots and ended up a fracture. I really hope she’s able to rest and recover.

I haven’t heard anything about her missing nationals, and I assume she will still go to try to make the team for Euros after what happened with Liza last season. This might sound crazy, but if she is truly injured maybe she could compete at nationals, withdraw from euros and try to recover in time for worlds?

Of course this is all speculation as we haven’t heard any official statements from Aliona herself. The thing is, they don’t usually disclose information until after injuries have healed (Aliona last season, Kamila at GPF). So I’m not sure if we will hear anything at all.

Oh please no. No injuries. All I want for Christmas is healthy Alena. :sad4:

I also think we won't know anything until like 2 days before RusNats. I really hope she's alright.

 

[SkateSkates]

Oh please no. No injuries. All I want for Christmas is healthy Alena. :sad4:

I also think we won't know anything until like 2 days before RusNats. I really hope she's alright.

Me too. The fact that it’s so vague right now is killing me! Also don’t know if she did something that bothered it during practice at GPF or if it’s an ongoing issue. It’s making my mind spin in a million directions.

 

[Batsuchan]

I am so worried. Max Ambesi reported that Aliona has a small problem with her tibia

Here is the source: https://www.oasport.it/2019/12/ambe...ale-yuzuru-hanyu-puo-ribaltare-la-situazione/

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

ALIONA PLEASE DON'T GET INJURED!!!

I need her to stay healthy and hopefully go to Worlds!! :yes:

Well, Max did another podcast tonight and he definitely talked about Aliona:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/kiss-cry-reloaded
Can someone please tell us what he said, especially about the problem with her tibia??

 

[Vemvane]

As long as she rests and trains sensibly, I would imagine she'll be ok. I wonder what he means by a small problem, though. Fingers crossed that it is nothing major, just a minor tweak, and that she is 100% sound and fit to go at Nationals.

 

[macy]

it does make me worried because she got injured when she was training 3As before, and now that shes jumping it regularly...ugh. i really hope it's nothing big.

 

[PrayOrDie]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B59ZMxjpamJ/

finally, episode with Alena coming soon

 

[Scott512]

it does make me worried because she got injured when she was training 3As before, and now that shes jumping it regularly...ugh. i really hope it's nothing big.

Scary thought for sure. But she's not healthy she should skip Nationals. Aliona has done more than enough this season to be named to the euros team. I'm pretty sure all figure skaters have aches and pains they just have to live with in training and competition. But a fibula or tibula is a different story. I know firsthand because in 2013 I had a stress fracture in one of those on my left leg and walking was hard to do I can't imagine skating on such an injury.

 

[ecr1221]

Scary thought for sure. But she's not healthy she should skip Nationals. Aliona has done more than enough this season to be named to the euros team. I'm pretty sure all figure skaters have aches and pains they just have to live with in training and competition. But a fibula or tibula is a different story. I know firsthand because in 2013 I had a stress fracture in one of those on my left leg and walking was hard to do I can't imagine skating on such an injury.

I would hope she's done enough, but let's not forget what happened to Liza last year... She was sick (can be considered similar to an injury), and despite being on the podium at the grand prix and having a fantastic season, did not get selected for Euros. Instead they sent Konstantinova and Samodurova with Alina. Sitting out of Russian Nationals may not be a great idea for her, even if she is doing better than Liza was doing last year.

 

[Batsuchan]

Clips of Aliona from the Channel 1 GPF behind-the-scenes video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6A3rIEJCRG/

The very end is just

I knew Sasha and Aliona had a microphone war, but I didn't realize there was a poking war too! :luv17:

 

[Azikin]

I would hope she's done enough, but let's not forget what happened to Liza last year... She was sick (can be considered similar to an injury), and despite being on the podium at the grand prix and having a fantastic season, did not get selected for Euros. Instead they sent Konstantinova and Samodurova with Alina.

Nope, it was the Worlds where she was supposed to be sent (Mishin was told to prepare her for the Worlds), she wasn't still ready for Euros. But anyway, skipping Nationals is dangerous indeed and we need to pray for Alenka to be healthy..

 

[Scott512]

I would hope she's done enough, but let's not forget what happened to Liza last year... She was sick (can be considered similar to an injury), and despite being on the podium at the grand prix and having a fantastic season, did not get selected for Euros. Instead they sent Konstantinova and Samodurova with Alina. Sitting out of Russian Nationals may not be a great idea for her, even if she is doing better than Liza was doing last year.

Alena would never be passed over this season. Her level is just too high and the same with Sasha and Anna. If they are fit they go to euros when they will finish 1-2-3 and they go to Worlds where it's possible they could finish 1 2 3.

 

[Azikin]

Alena would never be passed over this season. Her level is just too high and the same with Sasha and Anna.

I wouldn't underestimate Evgenia's influence. Elizaveta's level was also high last season, medal at GPF is no joke..

 

[Scott512]

I wouldn't underestimate Evgenia's influence. Elizaveta's level was also high last season, medal at GPF is no joke..

Hmmmm. You are espousing a conspiracy theory you know.

The only way one of 3A won't go to Euros is if one of them bombs Nationals which is highly unlikely.