Maiia did very nicely in her SP skate, except where she went off-axis and fell on her jump combo.
She is lying third (57+), behind Kamila Sultanmagomedova on 63 and Darya on 73. She is unlikely to hold that position, with quitr a number of skaters left.
Edit to bring this up to date: Maiia finished in 9th position, with positions 3-10 all closely bunched. So let's see what happens in tomorrow's Freeskate.
Congrats to Maiia to her very noce and strong performance today. She needed it very much. Second best skate of the day . It's a pity that her final 5th place was just half a point from 3rd place, still, from 9th to 5th it is a huge accomplishment. Full results:
https://fsrussia.ru/results/1920/3etap/CAT005RS.HTM
I was certain her first quad would have been the toe-loop since it's so huge! But this 4sal looks so easy. Good for her! Her body type helps her stand out already, she just might be timed perfectly for 2022. Now all she needs are programs that she is deserving of. She's got two years to get it together. I couldn't understand what Eteri saw in her when she first let her in to her rink, but obviously Eteri knows best!!
I was certain her first quad would have been the toe-loop since it's so huge! But this 4sal looks so easy. Good for her! Her body type helps her stand out already, she just might be timed perfectly for 2022. Now all she needs are programs that she is deserving of. She's got two years to get it together. I couldn't understand what Eteri saw in her when she first let her in to her rink, but obviously Eteri knows best!!
I like her skating ... I'm very happy for her ... How to pass from I'm falling in the jumps to a 4s ... that evil Eteri
Warmly wrapped up, and with a dog as well! Look at the little hat on her dog - it is so cute!