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2019 Canadian Nats: Ladies FS
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Congrats to Chartrand. One of the few women who even knows how to jump anymore.
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Alaine Chartrand finally delivered after struggling for the past few seasons. I have been rooting for her since she became the Canadian national champion three years ago. Her winning performance was really impressive. It seems that Brian Orser is no longer her coach, though.
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There is no way Osmond goes until the next quadrennial...once she leaves there is no hope for the ladies...Anyways, Canada is now down to one spot for the ladies which is a complete disaster...which means Osmond might not even make the World team next year assuming she does compete....the only good thing about is it is that this year, a whole bunch of skaters either retired or skipped out which means potential chances for others, but that only applies in the other disciplines...Canada is only a contender in Dance this year...
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So happy for Alaine and her well deserved win!
But also so heartbroken for Gabby in what was obviously a struggle even with the good SP. Brave of her to compete though.
Oddly enough, this was kinda like Russian ladies nationals in that there was a favourite who was most pegged to win and then in a meltdown FS they ended up a rather shocking 5th. Hope Daleman and Zagitova can bounce back after their disappointing Nationals.
But also so heartbroken for Gabby in what was obviously a struggle even with the good SP. Brave of her to compete though.
Oddly enough, this was kinda like Russian ladies nationals in that there was a favourite who was most pegged to win and then in a meltdown FS they ended up a rather shocking 5th. Hope Daleman and Zagitova can bounce back after their disappointing Nationals.
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Too many gloomy guses (I had to look up the plural of gloomy gus) on this thread. Anyone who didn't enjoy Aurora Cotop's performance is just a grouchy Grinch. 
Nice spring in her jumps, fine spins, good quality of movement.
Will she contend for the World Championship? Today she got the silver medal. Sufficient unto the day, and all that.
Nice spring in her jumps, fine spins, good quality of movement.Will she contend for the World Championship? Today she got the silver medal. Sufficient unto the day, and all that.
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Hugs Millie, and welcome back!
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Is this sarcasm???...
Too many gloomy guses (I had to look up the plural of gloomy gus) on this thread. Anyone who didn't enjoy Aurora Cotop's performance is just a grouchy Grinch.
Will she contend for the World Championship? Today she got the silver medal. Sufficient unto the day, and all that.
Yes, I was actually quite encouraged by a number of the younger skaters, like Cotop and Alison Schumaker (even if she didn't have the FS she was looking for). It's a bit of a rebuilding phase.
I think both ladies are with coaches that can get them to where they need to get long term.
Aurora had a pretty serious injury and is just coming back so she should be proud of her performances, I’m hoping Ravi can build her up. Alison just needs a bit more consistency, she has done 7 triple programs before and has vastly improved skating skills from last year.
Yes, I think the commentators said Aurora had a fracture in her pelvis in September and only started doing triples again in December. That's some amazing progress already.
I think people misunderstood this comment. She’s not yet announcing her retirement. It was not a confirmation that she’s definitely not going to at a future date. Smart way to avoid answering the question. She said she’s taking the year and will evaluate. She’s got shows planned through the spring. I think at that point she will see how into the idea of training she is and what other opportunities are in front of her. Seeing the state of Canadian ladies may have motivated her this week. But her challenge is can she hold up internationally. Kaetlyn seems very drawn to the idea of having a normal life. I’d be surprised if she makes a comeback. Hoping she does.
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Like I suspected the bronze medalist at Canadian Nationals scored less than the last place at Russian Nationals. It does not look promising when we think of Canadian chances to repeat the team success of Korean Olympics. Aurora has to develop fast and stay injury free - for me so far she is the only long-term hope.
I’m not worried! Four years ago everyone said the same thing! Plus let’s face it, all country’s have at least a shortfall in one if not two disciplines.
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Canada did not in Korea - Russia did not in Sochi. Even in Korea Russian chances would have been higher if Mikha had not gone for 4Lz.
I just think of who can it be there. And see no one but Aurora. Of course, Kaetlyn could be a joker if she comes back.
I was referring to if the team event was held this year. Every country has some less than ideal disciplines.
I would also say that for Canada in Korea (as much as I love Patrick) it could have gone differently if others hadn’t also skated poorly.
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seems like those who think along those lines haven't learned their lessons....
third canadian girl last year didn't even get to the free skate in both olympics and worlds... that didn't prevent Canada from winning the team event, the bronze in ladies and then at worlds of winning the coveted ladies championship.... you need one skater, not 20 to be on the top of the podium... and you know, since you are taking us there... I faintly remember that the Russian #3 girl ended up 19th.
Canadian ladies has been the weaker discipline in Canada, traditionally at least. However, it was very encouraging to see the fight every girl had. It was an event of comebacks.... comeback to the top.. comeback from injury... etc... a few of our next gen girls skated senior : it is encouraging to see that some of them have already high quality elements.
