Kiira was stunning and elegant. Gorgeous jumps, and the spins, which used to be a weakness are great now. Everything flowed beautifully and she performed every moment of that program. Very deserving first. She's improved so much over the years!
Makarova was wonderful too. I hope the coaching change works out for her.
Carolina
Her flow and skating skills are the best bar none, but her jumps were totally off today.
Leonova was extremely disappointing. I hope she can rebound in the free so Russia can have 3 spots next year.
From the younger set, I loved Ira Vannut. Huge jumps! I thought she was a little underscored in PCS compared to those around her.
Juulia Tuurkila also showed a lot of potential. Nice basics and jump technique and no nerves![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Makarova was wonderful too. I hope the coaching change works out for her.
Carolina
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Leonova was extremely disappointing. I hope she can rebound in the free so Russia can have 3 spots next year.
From the younger set, I loved Ira Vannut. Huge jumps! I thought she was a little underscored in PCS compared to those around her.
Juulia Tuurkila also showed a lot of potential. Nice basics and jump technique and no nerves