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Skate To Milano Senior Ladies SP: Results; Protocols
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNJHWjd2VV0
Stefania finished 5th out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 59.37.
Here is what I wrote at the start of the resurfacing before Stefania's group in the competition thread:
Here is what I wrote about the Warm-Up:
Here is what I wrote when she was being introduced:
And here is what I wrote about her programme:
Before I go into the comments from other members, I have to explain something for any newer readers that may be here. @elektra blue and I have each "adopted" quite a few skaters. And because we are such close friends, she refers to my "kids" as her nephews and nieces, and I do likewise with her "kids".
At the start of the competition, @elektra blue posted:
And I couldn't resist pouncing on this, challenging her with this:
And what about my baby girl? Your niece. You didn't put her in your predictions!
CaroLiza_fan
To which she replied:
(The rest of her post was a reply to a comment another member posted about something unrelated).
So, when it came to Stefania being introduced for her programme, she posted:
And my friend in Norway, @norwegianfairytale, joined in the support:
@lileychristie in Australia commented about something I hadn't actualy thought about before:
Well, I've often said it, but black is definitely Stefania's colour.
@EdgeCall was positive:
As was my fellow Liza Tuktamysheva fan @Paulipau:
And also keen fan of Russian skaters @Skating91:
For the record, at that stage ZHANG Ruiyang (CHN) was in second position.
@norwegianfairytale came back with:
While Russian member @AlexBreeze came out with something I think we all would endorse:
@lariko in Canada commented:
And @elektra blue came back with:
Our bastion of positivity, @Jeanie19, commented:
And long-time member but new poster @jgg220 added:
And that started me imagining Belfast comedian Frank Carson saying it!
Our resident video archive list compiler @labgoat posted this assessment:
And my fellow British member @FlossieH commented:
@lariko came back with this quip:
And @Isk echoed what @labgoat had said:
When the scores were announced, @EdgeCall came back with:
I doubt @EdgeCall must be getting mixed up, because as far as I know this was Stefania's highest ever score, her previous best being 58.28 at the Robin Cousins Cup last month.
Stefania is currently 3.41 points behind 4th position, ZHANG Ruiyang (CHN), and 0.07 points ahead of 5th position, Mia RISA GOMEZ (NOR). Stefania is at the head of a group of 4 skaters covered by 2.01 points, stretching down to Kristina ŠKULETA-GROMOVA (EST) in 8th position.
To complete the picture, I should probably add that the skater in 7th position is Viktoriia SAFONOVA (BLR), who I had put in 3rd position in my predictions due to her being one of only 4 skaters in the field with an Absolute PB for the total score of over 200 points.
After Mia RISA GOMEZ (NOR) skated, I commented to @norwegianfairytale:
And that is certainly the case. But, Stefania actually has three skaters right on her tail, all in contention to claim an Olympic slot. And one of them in particular, Safonova, has to be a favourite to qualify. And she will be determined to do it, having been in exile from international events or so long.
So, although Stefania is currently in a Qualifying position, it is precarious. With three skaters so close behind her, she is going to need to have a good Free Skate anyway. But, I feel that to stay in a Qualifying position, she also needs somebody ahead of her to make mistakes, because Safonova is likely to move ahead of her.
Oh, I hope my baby girl can do this!
WELL DONE STEFANIA!!!
The Senior Ladies FS is due to start at 17:15:00 CST (09:15:00 GMT / 10:15:00 BST / 12:15:00 EEST / 12:15:00 MSK / 13:15:00 GST). So 5 hours from now.
Stefania will be the 21st skater to start. So, first skater to go in Group 5.
The Group 5 Warm-Up is due to start at 20:49:40 CST (12:49:40 GMT / 13:49:40 BST / 15:49:40 EEST / 15:49:40 MSK / 16:49:40 GST). So 8h 34m from now.
Stefania is due to start at 20:57:30 CST (12:57:30 GMT / 13:57:30 BST / 15:57:30 EEST / 15:57:30 MSK / 16:57:30 GST). So 8h 13m from now.
But, those times may change if somebody that is due on before her withdraws.
More information in the event forum:
https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/forums/1095
Hope this helps
ALL THE BEST STEFANIA!!!
CaroLiza_fan
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNJHWjd2VV0
Stefania finished 5th out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 59.37.
Here is what I wrote at the start of the resurfacing before Stefania's group in the competition thread:
Here is what I wrote about the Warm-Up:
MY BABY GIRL!!!!!!! 
She kept it simple. Just walked in with a double wave to the audience.
But the smile was massive!
When the camera focussed on Stefania, she was taking her jacket off. And handed it to Sergei Komolov at the boards.
She then circled round and lined up a jump, but had to change plans because it was too crowded. But then she did get doing it, and it was beautiful.
This must be surreal for Stefania. Being one of the youngest skaters, sandwiched in between two of the oldest.
When they focussed on her again, she was heading towards the boards, but...
She kept it simple. Just walked in with a double wave to the audience.
But the smile was massive!
When the camera focussed on Stefania, she was taking her jacket off. And handed it to Sergei Komolov at the boards.
She then circled round and lined up a jump, but had to change plans because it was too crowded. But then she did get doing it, and it was beautiful.
This must be surreal for Stefania. Being one of the youngest skaters, sandwiched in between two of the oldest.
When they focussed on her again, she was heading towards the boards, but...
Here is what I wrote when she was being introduced:
Right, finished eating just in time for my baby girl.
ALL THE BEST STEFANIA!!!
CaroLiza_fan
ALL THE BEST STEFANIA!!! CaroLiza_fan
And here is what I wrote about her programme:
Before I go into the comments from other members, I have to explain something for any newer readers that may be here. @elektra blue and I have each "adopted" quite a few skaters. And because we are such close friends, she refers to my "kids" as her nephews and nieces, and I do likewise with her "kids".
At the start of the competition, @elektra blue posted:
i root for everyone i put in my predictions in that exact order 
And I couldn't resist pouncing on this, challenging her with this:
i root for everyone i put in my predictions in that exact order
And what about my baby girl? Your niece. You didn't put her in your predictions!
CaroLiza_fan
To which she replied:
(The rest of her post was a reply to a comment another member posted about something unrelated).
So, when it came to Stefania being introduced for her programme, she posted:
And my friend in Norway, @norwegianfairytale, joined in the support:
@lileychristie in Australia commented about something I hadn't actualy thought about before:
Well, I've often said it, but black is definitely Stefania's colour.
@EdgeCall was positive:
As was my fellow Liza Tuktamysheva fan @Paulipau:
And also keen fan of Russian skaters @Skating91:
For the record, at that stage ZHANG Ruiyang (CHN) was in second position.
@norwegianfairytale came back with:
Oh wow.... that was beautiful and strong skate. The fight for those 5 spots is going to be a real nail biter in the free 
While Russian member @AlexBreeze came out with something I think we all would endorse:
@lariko in Canada commented:
And @elektra blue came back with:
the black sugar plum fairy 
i predict her tell will drop, some landings were questionable, anyways good job
i predict her tell will drop, some landings were questionable, anyways good jobOur bastion of positivity, @Jeanie19, commented:
Stefania. Elegant black dress. Good program and a great skate. All greens and wonderful spins. 
And long-time member but new poster @jgg220 added:
And that started me imagining Belfast comedian Frank Carson saying it!
Our resident video archive list compiler @labgoat posted this assessment:
And my fellow British member @FlossieH commented:
@lariko came back with this quip:
And @Isk echoed what @labgoat had said:
When the scores were announced, @EdgeCall came back with:
Ouch, I have seen her above 60. 
I doubt @EdgeCall must be getting mixed up, because as far as I know this was Stefania's highest ever score, her previous best being 58.28 at the Robin Cousins Cup last month.
Stefania is currently 3.41 points behind 4th position, ZHANG Ruiyang (CHN), and 0.07 points ahead of 5th position, Mia RISA GOMEZ (NOR). Stefania is at the head of a group of 4 skaters covered by 2.01 points, stretching down to Kristina ŠKULETA-GROMOVA (EST) in 8th position.
To complete the picture, I should probably add that the skater in 7th position is Viktoriia SAFONOVA (BLR), who I had put in 3rd position in my predictions due to her being one of only 4 skaters in the field with an Absolute PB for the total score of over 200 points.
After Mia RISA GOMEZ (NOR) skated, I commented to @norwegianfairytale:
Hey, @norwegianfairytale - I just noticed. There is only 0.07 between our girls! 
That is going to be an epic battle in the Free.
CaroLiza_fan
That is going to be an epic battle in the Free.
CaroLiza_fan
And that is certainly the case. But, Stefania actually has three skaters right on her tail, all in contention to claim an Olympic slot. And one of them in particular, Safonova, has to be a favourite to qualify. And she will be determined to do it, having been in exile from international events or so long.
So, although Stefania is currently in a Qualifying position, it is precarious. With three skaters so close behind her, she is going to need to have a good Free Skate anyway. But, I feel that to stay in a Qualifying position, she also needs somebody ahead of her to make mistakes, because Safonova is likely to move ahead of her.
Oh, I hope my baby girl can do this!
WELL DONE STEFANIA!!! The Senior Ladies FS is due to start at 17:15:00 CST (09:15:00 GMT / 10:15:00 BST / 12:15:00 EEST / 12:15:00 MSK / 13:15:00 GST). So 5 hours from now.
Stefania will be the 21st skater to start. So, first skater to go in Group 5.
The Group 5 Warm-Up is due to start at 20:49:40 CST (12:49:40 GMT / 13:49:40 BST / 15:49:40 EEST / 15:49:40 MSK / 16:49:40 GST). So 8h 34m from now.
Stefania is due to start at 20:57:30 CST (12:57:30 GMT / 13:57:30 BST / 15:57:30 EEST / 15:57:30 MSK / 16:57:30 GST). So 8h 13m from now.
But, those times may change if somebody that is due on before her withdraws.
More information in the event forum:
https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/forums/1095
Hope this helps
ALL THE BEST STEFANIA!!! CaroLiza_fan
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Gold Medal would be a lovely early present ahead of her 18th birthday on Wednesday.
Bronze and 
