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Alina Zagitova

tars said:
Emotions?
Don't you know Eteri trains only young girls to suck their pre-puberty blood keeping her young and alive? She's a coaching vampire, that can't feel emotions. :laugh:;)


ps. I didn't make it up actually, just read it on some Russian forum :noshake:
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Of course, Eteri definitely had Elizabeth Báthory as one of her ancestors :laugh:
Some people seriously believe that Eteri cursed Anna Pogorilaya at Worlds 2017... :palmf:
 
madison said:
This is the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM0TO9VUTm8&feature=youtu.be
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Thank you so much for this video Madison.

This perspective really showcases how many nice things that Alina does.

For the most part (and I do mean the MOST) the first half spins and footwork is timed so well to the music.

Her spins are so beautifully centered and controlled.

The "backloaded" part is not just "jump jump jump". There is a short spiral sequence, and two spin sequences as well.

Her jumping passes seem so relaxed (not sure if this is right term) - nothing seems forced or awkward.

In 1 minute and 30 seconds (!!!!) she does 11 jumps (and also a sprial and spin sequence) and none of it seems "rushed" to me.

Her "tanos" and "rippons" are beautiful. I hope she keeps some of them even if they are not a GOE "bullet point" in the new system.

The only thing that seemed a little "off" was the solo 2-axel and this is probably because of all the transitions leading into it.

The 2-axel in the 2A-3T was much better.

Her skating between jumps is not just "stroke stroke stroke" and jump - there is interesting stuff going on.

The first lutz (the missed combo) should have gotten a lot more than 0.50 GOE.

The entire "backloaded" part lasts 1 minute 50 seconds (includes the last spin sequence and ending pose).

The ending spin is fantastic in every way possible - not the least being how well she does "illusions".

I fell in love with her skating the first time I saw DQ at Cup of China. The program was so exciting and unique.

I knew after seeing that 1 performance, that if she straightened out the SP issues - she would be a medal contender at the Olympics.
 
flanker said:
Of course, Eteri definitely had Elizabeth Báthory as one of her ancestors :laugh:
Some people seriously believe that Eteri cursed Anna Pogorilaya at Worlds 2017... :palmf:
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This kinda nonsense makes me like Eteri even more.

I think someone (or maybe a lot of people) have said ---- If you don't have any haters, you're doing something wrong. :laugh:
 
I love this girl so much, she went up the highest level the hardest way possible, just 2 years ago she was nobody, just another Russian average junior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf4ZLROiy3s :sad21:


This is the idol for all those 13-14yo unsuccessful girls from regions far away from Moscow, breaking limbs, working hard, carving their way to the top. Even Yulia whose story was inspiring as well, was a very well known name at 13.
Alina's poster should hang all over those Russian forgotten rinks in provinces and bring hope to every little girl out there: "Yes, YOU can be Olympic champion, just like her!". :cheer2:
 
tars said:
I love this girl so much, she went up the highest level the hardest way possible, just 2 years ago she was nobody, just another Russian average junior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf4ZLROiy3s :sad21:


This is the idol for all those 13-14yo unsuccessful girls from regions far away from Moscow, breaking limbs, working hard, carving their way to the top. Even Yulia whose story was inspiring as well, was a very well known name at 13.
Alina's poster should hang all over those Russian forgotten rinks in provinces and bring hope to every little girl out there: "Yes, YOU can be Olympic champion, just like her!". :cheer2:
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That is really amazing compilation and proof what hard work stays behind Alina's success. Also your words are completely true. Alina can be really a role model for any junior athlete, not only figure skater.
 
Finley said:
I love Daniil's reaction when Alina nails the combo!
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This is priceless! After so many times that I’ve watched the program it still gives me the chills when I see her nailing the combo, aligned with the music. What a great role model in terms of believing in yourself, not giving up and staying focused.
 
tars said:
I love this girl so much, she went up the highest level the hardest way possible, just 2 years ago she was nobody, just another Russian average junior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf4ZLROiy3s :sad21:


This is the idol for all those 13-14yo unsuccessful girls from regions far away from Moscow, breaking limbs, working hard, carving their way to the top. Even Yulia whose story was inspiring as well, was a very well known name at 13.
Alina's poster should hang all over those Russian forgotten rinks in provinces and bring hope to every little girl out there: "Yes, YOU can be Olympic champion, just like her!". :cheer2:
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That‘s such a beautiful video! Alinka indeed didn‘t have it easy, she had to fight for everything and in the end all her hard work finally paid off! She‘s really a great role model because she shows what can be achieved if you never stop believing in yourself and continue to fight even though giving up seems like the most convenient choice. She is only 16, had to leave her family behind to chase her dream, was kicked out by her coach only to be later taken back, had one mediocre performance after the other but then suddenly things start to work out. Gradually, she climbs the ladder from a unnoticed junior skater who was ninth at last nationals to the junior world champion! And a year later to the top of the podium of the European Championship, Grand Prix Finale, Russian Nationals and the Olympic Games. What a fighter this girl is! And yes, she failed at Worlds. She fell and fell. But guess what? She knows how to lose, she had to countless time in her junior career. Yet she never gave up. What’s one competition she struggled in compared to a season full of success? So, don’t write that girl off, she’s used to having to fight for what she wants and having to beat people who seem like the obvious favourite! :cheer2:
 
Fluture said:
That‘s such a beautiful video! Alinka indeed didn‘t have it easy, she had to fight for everything and in the end all her hard work finally paid off! She‘s really a great role model because she shows what can be achieved if you never stop believing in yourself and continue to fight even though giving up seems like the most convenient choice. She is only 16, had to leave her family behind to chase her dream, was kicked out by her coach only to be later taken back, had one mediocre performance after the other but then suddenly things start to work out. Gradually, she climbs the ladder from a unnoticed junior skater who was ninth at last nationals to the junior world champion! And a year later to the top of the podium of the European Championship, Grand Prix Finale, Russian Nationals and the Olympic Games. What a fighter this girl is! And yes, she failed at Worlds. She fell and fell. But guess what? She knows how to lose, she had to countless time in her junior career. Yet she never gave up. What’s one competition she struggled in compared to a season full of success? So, don’t write that girl off, she’s used to having to fight for what she wants and having to beat people who seem like the obvious favourite! :cheer2:
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Love this post! Can't wait to see more of her competitive career! She is such a fighter.
 
IndiaP12 said:
Video unavailable [emoji24][emoji24] probably because I’m trying to watch it at school tbh and I bet it’s blocked on the wifi [emoji19] watching Alina’s breathtaking performances don’t affect my studying, they help me study because seeing such excellence makes me want to do better [emoji23]
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Congrats to you if you manage to not be distracted by skating performances!😂 As soon as I start watching Alinka or Zhenya or any other talented skater... I‘m done. Too absorbed into their greatness to focus on anything else. Oops. :shrug:
 
Thank you Daniil and IG, now we know that Alinka still alive, in Novogorsk,
dropped a piece of paper during training :laugh:
 
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