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To distract y'all from tiring discussions and speculations, here's Sasha dealing with annoying filmers like a boss:
https://youtu.be/kl_PEw1GaP0
https://youtu.be/kl_PEw1GaP0
To distract y'all from tiring discussions and speculations, here's Sasha dealing with annoying filmers like a boss:
https://youtu.be/kl_PEw1GaP0
That is what is so depressing about this whole discussion. The job of the judges is to judge, not to send messages. The job of National Federations and the ISU is to administer national and international skating programs, not to engage in threats, retaliation and one-upmanship.
:yes: When they go low, we go high!
That's awesome!!
That person was very rude, almost shoving his camera in her face. Why do people think it is okay to do that?
I hope she taught him a lesson
"Give it back I need to film the others"
Not by shoving it in their faces you $%#@ing don't
At the risk of being "that" person. What would be the benefit of not calling Anna's lutz edge (if it isn't good- I can't tell and don't want to argue about it) and her winning or getting the world birth and then having her called at Europeans and Worlds and risking it. I'm not saying call it even if it is fine but if it is a problem (again if it is a problem) then they should call it because then a) she won't be as encouraged to fix it and b) you risk sending someone is might not place as well as a person you left off who would not get those calls.
I'll put it this way so it isn't about Anna's lutz edge:
Say you had a skater who borderline UR her jumps. You don't call her UR at nationals and she goes to worlds where they do call it and your country either loses a medal or 3 spots or a chance for a podium sweep. In most countries this wouldn't be an issue because whoever is 4th or 5 is probably not capable of winning a medal but in Russian whoever is 4th or 5th could be World Champion.
At the risk of being "that" person. What would be the benefit of not calling Anna's lutz edge (if it isn't good- I can't tell and don't want to argue about it) and her winning or getting the world birth and then having her called at Europeans and Worlds and risking it. I'm not saying call it even if it is fine but if it is a problem (again if it is a problem) then they should call it because then a) she won't be as encouraged to fix it and b) you risk sending someone is might not place as well as a person you left off who would not get those calls.
I'll put it this way so it isn't about Anna's lutz edge:
Say you had a skater who borderline UR her jumps. You don't call her UR at nationals and she goes to worlds where they do call it and your country either loses a medal or 3 spots or a chance for a podium sweep. In most countries this wouldn't be an issue because whoever is 4th or 5 is probably not capable of winning a medal but in Russian whoever is 4th or 5th could be World Champion.
To distract y'all from tiring discussions and speculations, here's Sasha dealing with annoying filmers like a boss:
https://youtu.be/kl_PEw1GaP0
tiny boss! :cool14:
The "political reasons" thing...
I doubt that. That would be like RusFed shooting themselves in the foot.
So far, our new senior Trio have wiped the floor with the competition.
Rusfed has a long story of political reasons (see repeatedly giving Stasya international competitions, for example).
While you may see rusfed as one big thing, it is not made of a single block, and it caters to many conflicting internal interests. So something that may look like shooting in the foot overall, may be actually benefit some group of coaches.
Looks like you are the original poster? Skaters tried their best to put a good program to entertain us, and Anna's costume change gives such a wow effect to our delight. Somehow you relate it to "hiding weakness". Is there any sincerity or logic here? This has nothing to do with liking a particular skater or not. This is about some basic decency from us, the audiences. I appreciate and respect all skaters and their hard work.
At the risk of being "that" person. What would be the benefit of not calling Anna's lutz edge (if it isn't good- I can't tell and don't want to argue about it) and her winning or getting the world birth and then having her called at Europeans and Worlds and risking it. I'm not saying call it even if it is fine but if it is a problem (again if it is a problem) then they should call it because then a) she won't be as encouraged to fix it and b) you risk sending someone is might not place as well as a person you left off who would not get those calls.
I'll put it this way so it isn't about Anna's lutz edge:
Say you had a skater who borderline UR her jumps. You don't call her UR at nationals and she goes to worlds where they do call it and your country either loses a medal or 3 spots or a chance for a podium sweep. In most countries this wouldn't be an issue because whoever is 4th or 5 is probably not capable of winning a medal but in Russian whoever is 4th or 5th could be World Champion.
Why aren't ladies allowed to perform quad jumps in the SP but men are??
I don’t know that I’m the original poster. I think many had stated that Anna’s costume change is attempt to deflect from her weaknesses. But to imply that as a personal bash to a skater is not a truthful statement. Many poster adore her and feel she has potential, however can see where she needs improvements. Posters can fight and argue and claim this is attacking a skater— but if her coaches don’t address the issues then she may find herself struggling.
As fans we want these skaters to improve and skate to their maximum. That’s what make last good competition. Nobody is bashing these girls and wanting them to fail.
Why aren't ladies allowed to perform quad jumps in the SP but men are??