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To be fair Leonova sold her program wayyyy better than Pogo and jumps were more consistent than Tuk.
So Leonova goes to Europeans, thanks to incredibly generous PCS for what is an absolutely terrible program, even if she sells it well. Who would have guessed?
Hey, that's not fair! Adelina and Julia earned their spots. But hopefully you enjoyed the incredibly gay movies at least.And I'm glad I did given the boooooooring result that you could predict yesterday and the use of PCS to prop Russian Fed's favourites and bury the 'ugly ducklings.' Meh.
So Leonova goes to Europeans, thanks to incredibly generous PCS for what is an absolutely terrible program, even if she sells it well. Who would have guessed?
Hah, maybe for you Julia wins in those components, but everyone here (and the judges) disagree. Although you also think Hanyu deserves better PCS than Chan and Gold is the #1 US skater, so we all know who the real "headcase" is.
Julia was, as expected, on fire.
Adelina is inconsistent but I don't think anyone can call her a headcase anymore. She had the best competition overall (Sp+Lp) in her senior career right when it mattered the most: when she needed to qualify for Sochi. This is a very big deal and she held it together,
I'm aware the Olympics are held in Russia, and that the Russian skaters will get generous marks. But honestly, whether it's Sotnikova or Lipnitskaya. They seem to me like lightyears away from Suzuki in terms of transitions, choreography, and sheer delicacy. Every stretch of the arm->hand->finger is perfect, and her skating is just silent on the ice, where in comparison, the Russian girls are more like "ok, Butch! Let's get the next jump done! harrr!" Wouldn't you agree?
I don't necessarily agree. I think that, after many years, Akiko has found the type of programs that showcase her strengths and hide her weaknesses. What she does she does very well but I don't think the has the artistic breadth of last year's Worlds medalists. Akiko is arguably the fourth best artist today but I think Adelina is close behind, as is Julia.
As an act of political protest against the Russian laws, I went to see two incredible gay movies instead of the Ladies FS.
Arguably, Akiko is on the same level artistically as the Top 3 from last years Worlds (or even higher than some of them) and much better than Sotnikova and especially Lipnitskaya.
Press Conference Interview after the FS:
Adelina, Julia and Elena
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W13Zt2_TJso
How many Russians get sent to Euros?
They get to send 3 athletes/pairs in every competition!How many Russians get sent to Euros?