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Does anyone know where Russian Nationals will be held next year for the 20-21 season?
I noticed Johnny Weir when commentating GPF said that he had been talking to a Russian girl who competes "at high level" and she had said that she knows the three young girls will be selected for Euros and Worlds, so what was she to do with her life...
Anyone know which Russian skater Johnny was talking about?
You sure? She already asked him for career advice during the summer. 3:49 https://youtu.be/ABBE_lQQD0oAnyway. Alina would not call anyone let alone Johnny.
You sure? She already asked him for career advice during the summer. 3:49 https://youtu.be/ABBE_lQQD0o
I noticed Johnny Weir when commentating GPF said that he had been talking to a Russian girl who competes "at high level" and she had said that she knows the three young girls will be selected for Euros and Worlds, so what was she to do with her life...
Anyone know which Russian skater Johnny was talking about?
I noticed Johnny Weir when commentating GPF said that he had been talking to a Russian girl who competes "at high level" and she had said that she knows the three young girls will be selected for Euros and Worlds, so what was she to do with her life...
Anyone know which Russian skater Johnny was talking about?
That's why I wrote 99% sure. all of this hike and drama and frustration is senseless I think all of us have just want these young ladies to be happy and healthy. But the sport takes a lot out of these athletes and most of them don't even win much. The price they pay is incredible even for a big-time winner like Alina.You sure? She already asked him for career advice during the summer. 3:49 https://youtu.be/ABBE_lQQD0o
That's why I wrote 99% sure. all of this hike and drama and frustration is senseless I think all of us have just want these young ladies to be happy and healthy. But the sport takes a lot out of these athletes and most of them don't even win much. The price they pay is incredible even for a big-time winner like Alina.
I hope Alina is kicking back and laughing at everyone making such a fuss out of her career pause. I'm sure she could not believe what's going on.
It's kind of unbelievable. She wants to take a break. Russia has 5 other ladies capable of medalling at Euros & Worlds. Three of whom have dominated the season and are undefeated in their individual GP events. They are the top 3 women in the world. If ever there was a time that she was not need to secure three spots for Russia at Worlds this is it! Perfect time for a break. She's not leaving anyone hanging. The Russian Ladies team is as strong as it's ever been.
Everyone who was asked to give an opinion could have just said - "Enjoy your break. You've earned it." But nooooo......
Seems like a few people saw an opening to get a dig in and just had to shoot their shot. Straw met camel's back, and here we are.
Wondering what fresh round of chaos the Urgant Show will bring next?
You're welcome! And as I can see, KOBOT has posted even longer timeline.
The entire thing is crazy. Will it cool down before Nats or is it just an appetizer to what we will get by the end of December?
I think it might be Serafima-she said something like this a while ago-paraphrasing but it was "it doesn't matter if I"m 5th or 15th, I'm still not going to Worlds."
It actually did open the door for a lot of this nonsense that has flabbergasted millions of people including Alina and no doubt her coaches. I also think this is why eteri is so pissed off and fired up right now. she's bringing the brass knuckles for everybody!
This is definitely an appetizer. Especially if TAT is commentating nationals like she normally does. It would not surprise me if she rips the 3A apart even if they all skate clean.
Agree. Whoever advised Zagitova to do the interview to say she was WD from Nationals last week was the one that really lit the match on this social media firestorm because it made her WD from Nationals a way bigger deal than it actually is especially considering apparently she's going to be doing an interview again this week about the Navka show she signed up for months ago - so why not just address the Nationals withdrawal there instead of doing an entire interview about it other than to make the WD a big deal.
Serafima might believe it doesnt matter if you are 5th or 15th but 5th in Russian ladies means you are on the all important Russian ladies B team. 15th is like the D team. Big difference.I think it might be Serafima-she said something like this a while ago-paraphrasing but it was "it doesn't matter if I"m 5th or 15th, I'm still not going to Worlds."
I wish they just tweeted out Alina was taking the rest of the season off to recover or a break or whatever. If they did that some of this storm may not have been avoided. The over analysing is unreal. Now Alina will do another TV interview and say she is not retiring just taking a break. All the girl wants is to take some real time off to do shows and rest her tired body and recharge her batteries. I expect to see Alina back next summer and fall but that remains to be seen.Agree. Whoever advised Zagitova to do the interview to say she was WD from Nationals last week was the one that really lit the match on this social media firestorm because it made her WD from Nationals a way bigger deal than it actually is especially considering apparently she's going to be doing an interview again this week about the Navka show she signed up for months ago - so why not just address the Nationals withdrawal there instead of doing an entire interview about it other than to make the WD a big deal.
Meanwhile , in the Sankt Petersburg Championships
1. Gubanova 214.03 (good, one < on the toe)
2. Konstantinova 197.59 (messy, 4 <'s and a fall on the Lz)
3. Gulyakova 197.40 (solid, doubled the flip)
4. Sakhanovich 192.24 (missed one triple combination again)
5. Talalaykina 183.71 (much better but still a little shaky)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XunkOe4O6bM
do not think it was zhenya . But could be any Russian lady. Serafima mabye?I am 99% sure it's Evgenia since they have a relationship. Anyway. Alina would not call anyone let alone Johnny. To me it's not a big deal. But they're always injuries and slumps and others have to be ready to go. The reason why the Grand Prix final is so good is because you can have more than three skaters per Nation if you deserve it. And Russia loaded up the Grand Prix finals in juniors and seniors and deservedly so.