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2015 Italy's 18th Merano Cup - Nov. 12-15

CaroLiza_fan

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Thank you so much for posting this, because I spotted a name in the Junior Ladies list. And it really made my day to see it:

21 LECCARDI ELISABETTA 26.11.2001 ITA

Leccardi is the girl that had that really bad fall in the FS at the Lombardia Trophy, and had to have medical attention on the ice, before being carried away on a stretcher. And I have been trying to find out ever since how she was, but with no joy.

So, given that she is on the entry list for the Merano Cup, I take it that that means that she is well on the road to recovery.

Other names that jumped out at me are:

Novice Boys – Gabriele FRANGIPANI (the guy who started stripping and really losing his temper while waiting for his results in the Lombardia FS)

Junior Ladies – Thuridir Bjorg BJORGVINSDOTTIR (the tall Icelandic girl who is also a model and whose name we were intrigued to hear pronounced!)

Senior Ladies – recognise most of them, but I want to single out Carol BRESSANUTTI (haven't heard tell of her for a LONG time); Giada RUSSO (reigning Italian Champion); Nadjma MAHAMOUD (left an impression after the Lombardia)

Senior Men – apart from the first 4 on the list, I recognise practically all of them. But, I want to single out David KRANJEC (grew up in and used to represent Australia, but recently switched to representing his country of birth); Maurizio and Marco ZANDRON (now that they are both competing at the same level, it will be interesting to see which of them has the upper hand)

You know, except that it's the same weekend as the TEB, I would be extremely tempted to watch this competition. Thankfully, the livestreams do get archived, so we'll be able to catch up a few days later.

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matmuh

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finally we will get to see Matyas!!! i cant wait :love:
 

dorispulaski

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The list of tech specialists for the event caught my eye. There is one named Panic. :laugh2:



Galambos (SUI)
Vandecaveje (BEL)
Stiller (SWE)
Panic (ITA)
 

deneb

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The entry list has been updated. The new link is:
http://www.iceclubmerano.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Merano-Cup-2015-Entries-2015-10-22b.pdf

Promising skaters to keep an eye on:
Novice Girls - Alessia Tornagni
Junior Ladies - Lucrezia Gennaro, Elisabetta Leccardi
Junior Men - Daniel Grassl
Senior Ladies - Guia Maria Tagliapietra (She had an injury in summer, I really hope she'll be there)
Senior Men - Matteo Rizzo, Dario Betti (He's coming from roller skating, Junior World Champion 2008-2009-2010, Senior European and World Champion 2011-2012)
 

CaroLiza_fan

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The entry list has been updated. The new link is:
http://www.iceclubmerano.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Merano-Cup-2015-Entries-2015-10-22b.pdf

Promising skaters to keep an eye on:
Novice Girls - Alessia Tornagni
Junior Ladies - Lucrezia Gennaro, Elisabetta Leccardi
Junior Men - Daniel Grassl
Senior Ladies - Guia Maria Tagliapietra (She had an injury in summer, I really hope she'll be there)
Senior Men - Matteo Rizzo, Dario Betti (He's coming from roller skating, Junior World Champion 2008-2009-2010, Senior European and World Champion 2011-2012)

Do you (or anybody else) know how Elisabetta is doing now, after her fall in the Lombardia FS?

Is she fully fit again? Or has she just been entered provisionally in the hope that she will be by the time the Merano comes around?

I hope she is fine, as that was one nasty fall, and it would be very reassuring to know that it didn't do any damage.

Plus, I really liked her SP at the Lombardia, and am curious to know what her FS is like! ;) :biggrin:

Whether she does get to compete or not, I wish her all the best!

CaroLiza_fan
 
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deneb

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Do you (or anybody else) know how Elisabetta is doing now, after her fall in the Lombardia FS?

Is she fully fit again? Or has she just been entered provisionally in the hope that she will be by the time the Merano comes around?

I hope she is fine, as that was one nasty fall, and it would be very reassuring to know that it didn't do any damage.

Plus, I really liked her SP at the Lombardia, and am curious to know what her FS is like! ;) :biggrin:

Whether she does get to compete or not, I wish her all the best!

CaroLiza_fan

She's fine! :thumbsup: :yay:
She already made a national competition ten days ago.
You can watch her SP
http://www.idealweb.tv/blog/2015/10/21/17-ottobre-2015-cat-junior-ladies-short-program-p-2/ (unfortunately the streaming died and missed the first half of her program with the 3t-3t combo)
and her FS at 3:30:34
http://www.idealweb.tv/blog/2015/10/21/18-ottobre-2015-cat-junior-ladies-short-program/

The whole competion is here:
http://www.idealweb.tv/blog/2015/10/17/prima-gara-nazionale-elite-junior-senior-asiago/
 

CaroLiza_fan

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Thank you so much, deneb. :bow: I have been trying to get updates ever since it happened, but I couldn't find any anywhere!

That is so good to hear! :cheer:

And thank you for the video links.

So, even domestic competitions are getting streamed in Italy. :shocked:

You know, you have to take your hat off to the FISG. They have had the foresight to realise how the internet can be used to bring figure skating to a wider audience, and have really embraced livestreaming.

If only other federations would do the same... :rolleye:

Looking forward to seeing the Merano competitions! (Although, it will probably be a few days later because of the TEB!)

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SamuraiKike

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Wow Bachini is back??? Is he coming after the 2nd Euro Spot?. I wanted to see cutie Maurizio Zandron there but I don't mind Paolo having a last major competition.
 

sunnystars

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Entries list has been updated. Nothing really changed other than all of Team Korea being off the list.
 

matmuh

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i cant open the new entries page, i hope Matyas is still there! :luv17:
 

sunnystars

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entries list and competitive schedule has been updated again
please see intro post for the links
 
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