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Translation of her interview: https://fs-gossips.com/alena-kostornaia-i-dream-to-be-a-neurosurgeon/
Alena Kostornaia
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She wants to finish 10th AND 11th grade at once next year? While being a competitive figure skater at the senior level? And she wants to study medicine while being a top-level athlete as well? That sounds difficult, more than difficult. I mean, Alena is extremely intelligent and dedicated but still, it still feels like more workload a person could possibly take. But I wish her success and all the best in the world. Hearing her answers, it is obvious that she‘s wise beyond her years and knows what she wants. Good luck, Alena!!
FS run-through at practice today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHV9LhKwbrk
Looking great!! :agree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHV9LhKwbrk
Looking great!! :agree:
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Go and get that gold, Alena 
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This might sound like a silly question but I was wondering if anyone knows why Alena always seems to do 3Lz+3T+2T in her runthroughs where 3Lz+2T+2T goes in the actual performances, I understand why she would practice a harder combination during the rest of her practice but surely during the actual run through of the program it would be most useful to practice what you’re actually going to do in the competition?
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Today's practice--she did another FS run-through:
https://youtu.be/QINMdJrIzQU
I wonder why she hasn't done her SP yet...?
https://youtu.be/QINMdJrIzQU
I wonder why she hasn't done her SP yet...?
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I... actually don’t know. If the 3Lz-2T-2T came after either of her two triple-triple combos, practicing 3-3-2 would actually make sense — in a situation in which the 3F-3T becomes 3F-2T, the three-jump combo can’t contain two more -2Ts due to repetition rules. On the other hand, two 3Ts would still be available. So the 3Lz-3T-2T combo would make sense as a way to preserve maximum possible base value in the event of a -3T being turned to a -2T. This theory falls apart when you consider that the 3Lz-2T-2T combo is Alena’s first combo, meaning any situation in which she deliberately jumped 3Lz-3T-2T would necessitate turning either one of the 3F or 3S combos from -3T to -2T.
tl;dr I don’t know and there isn’t even a jump-math contingency plan reason
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I... actually don’t know. If the 3Lz-2T-2T came after either of her two triple-triple combos, practicing 3-3-2 would actually make sense — in a situation in which the 3F-3T becomes 3F-2T, the three-jump combo can’t contain two more -2Ts due to repetition rules. On the other hand, two 3Ts would still be available. So the 3Lz-3T-2T combo would make sense as a way to preserve maximum possible base value in the event of a -3T being turned to a -2T. This theory falls apart when you consider that the 3Lz-2T-2T combo is Alena’s first combo, meaning any situation in which she deliberately jumped 3Lz-3T-2T would necessitate turning either one of the 3F or 3S combos from -3T to -2T.
tl;dr I don’t know and there isn’t even a jump-math contingency plan reason
I would think maybe it’s a way for her to get more practice on the 3Lz+3T for the SP? Since they can only do one runthru per session?
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That’s a possibility that didn’t occur to me at all, but it makes sense! Or maybe she just enjoys practising a harder layout than the one she’ll compete. I legitimately have no idea at this point!
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I hope that the judges appreciate her artistry and give her PCS in , at least, the high 69s.
But I’m dreading that they won’t. She deserves higher marks though. Why can’t artistry be worth a lot more???
But I’m dreading that they won’t. She deserves higher marks though. Why can’t artistry be worth a lot more???
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It's not (only) artistry. And artistry is a very subjective matter.
This is a bit late, but here's what the Japanese commentators said about Alena's JGPF FS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAxcwwudR20
In general, Shizuka Arakawa (2006 Olympic champ) praised Alena's jumps for their power, height, distance, and flow.
In the middle, the male announcer says that Alena was 1st in TES and PCS in the short, but she doesn't have a quad, so she appeals to the judges/audience with her artistry/expression.
Before the step sequence, the male announcer says that she has received level 4s on all of her spins, and Shizuka says that the speed, positions, and centering of her spins are all good.
During the step sequence, Shizuka says that her footwork is very precise, and that she skates with a strong feel for the music.
After Alena finishes, the male announcer says that she doesn't have quads, but she has a high level of perfection in all of her spins, jumps, and steps. Shizuka agrees and says that she completes each and every element very carefully, and her jumps have power and distance, and you can really feel the quality, so through her whole performance, she has a very refined air.
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I won't be awake to watch the ladies SP, so I'm wishing Alenka good luck!! Davai!!
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This is a bit late, but here's what the Japanese commentators said about Alena's JGPF FS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAxcwwudR20
In general, Shizuka Arakawa (2006 Olympic champ) praised Alena's jumps for their power, height, distance, and flow.
In the middle, the male announcer says that Alena was 1st in TES and PCS in the short, but she doesn't have a quad, so she appeals to the judges/audience with her artistry/expression.
Before the step sequence, the male announcer says that she has received level 4s on all of her spins, and Shizuka says that the speed, positions, and centering of her spins are all good.
During the step sequence, Shizuka says that her footwork is very precise, and that she skates with a strong feel for the music.
After Alena finishes, the male announcer says that she doesn't have quads, but she has a high level of perfection in all of her spins, jumps, and steps. Shizuka agrees and says that she completes each and every element very carefully, and her jumps have power and distance, and you can really feel the quality, so through her whole performance, she has a very refined air.
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I won't be awake to watch the ladies SP, so I'm wishing Alenka good luck!! Davai!!
Thank you
Getting nervous
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did she fall in her step sequence? of all things 
despite this, it really proves the judges like her and want to reward her for her mature skating by her score. i would think she lost about 2 or 3 points today, so she would have gotten potentially around 77 points or so with no errors? she would have been a clear second!
but ice is slippery and a lot can happen in the free...it's basically a 4 way tie for silver at this point anyway.
despite this, it really proves the judges like her and want to reward her for her mature skating by her score. i would think she lost about 2 or 3 points today, so she would have gotten potentially around 77 points or so with no errors? she would have been a clear second!
but ice is slippery and a lot can happen in the free...it's basically a 4 way tie for silver at this point anyway.
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