usa is getting interesting
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2021
- Just thought i'd let you guys know that i'm really getting into the competition for the 2 Olympic spots for the usa ladies. As always don't take anything too seriously & enjoy!
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beards are back! due to YT being tough on me again. Just another filler video & stay till the end for a possible announcement 👀
The beards make it 10 times more entertaining.
What are they for again?
@@annabelleminkova1620 UA-cam disabled comments on her videos because they think the girls are kids
The USA has 3 spots for the olympics right ?
LOS CANDIENSES, ORSER, LE HAN PROMETIDO EL ORO A KIHIRA, MUY SOSA...
PERO CAMILA IGUAL QUE YUZURU TIENE UNA TÉCNICA QUE HA REVOLUCIONADO EL MUNDO DEL PATINAJE ARTÍSTICO FEMENINO
NO HAY NINGUNA PATINADORA QUE PATINE COMO ELLA
IGUAL QUE NO HAY NINGÚN PATINADOR QUE PATINE COMO HANYU
I think for Karen the hype is that she genuinely has amazing skating skills, her spins are perfect and her spirals make you think "I remember why this used to be a graded component". Also the music she chooses usually have great interpretation (eg. On golden pond) and show off her asian american heritage so....doing that in Beijing? Doesn't that sound like it could go viral too?
Mariah always had the charisma and stage presence which she finally got to show when she no longer pretended to be an ice princess.
I really want Amber Glenn who now has a 3A too to go but...USFS will back Alysa for sure the moment she lands a quad or 3A.
You put it so well about Karen. Her spins her spirals Yes Yes Yes!
Plus Karen has a great Lz and great technique on her other jumps. She reminds me of old school style of skating.
I agree with what you say for Karen. Alysa does have pretty great spins as well though especially the biellmann.
Just wanted to say that the USA actually has three spots for the ladies at the Olympics because at Worlds the total placement was 13 (Karen 4 and Bradie 9) so the US earned their third spot
Thank for letting me know. I wasn't sure if they had already earned the third spot yet but now that i know there is a possibility for 3 girls to go, i'm so excited!
@@paolala Oh yeah no problem. Also I love your channel, I only discovered it recently but I absolutely love the podcast! And as an american figure skater I’m glad you’re starting to gain an interest in the Americans!
@@paolala They have to “confirm” the third spot at the Nebelhorn Trophy in September. It’s a new rule for this Olympic cycle- since the US only had 2 girls competing at Worlds they have to confirm the extra new spot for the Olympics. I think whoever goes just has to finish in the top 5 (?) which since the larger federations won’t be there that should be doable for the US.
I learnt this at WCh’s, too. Note that it was because of Spain TV broadcast, which I STRONGLY recommend anybody with the slightest understanding of Spanish to watch (doable with VPN). Night and day difference compared to the commercial brake-filled NBC broadcast with nothing but banal commentary and pablum even over the music. (Spain’s TDP is publicly funded, so, unlike deranged oligarchic USA TV is not laser focused on trash commentary and commercial brakes).
Hannah wow! I was just watching your performances. You’re awesome.
the thing I like about Alysa is her mental strength. She didn't have a 3A or 4Lz at nationals, and a lot of people were expecting her to fail, yet was still consistent. If she gets the elements in training, it is a good chance she will land them in the olympics because she is so mentally strong.
I agree. She is mentally tough and nerves won't stop her.
She is a hard worker, never quits, even with all the noise and nastiness against her, and everything she went through, and is so humble and naturally talented as well, and I think that is one of the reasons why she is succeeding and improving as much as she has in a short period of time, and I am proud of her and all the other women/ladies, she has come a long way, and only better is to come.
Tutberidze almost basically got everything planned out for Olympic podium, not just Beijing but Milano Cortina aswell it seems. since the success of her 3A powerpuff girls it kinda gives me the impression that she’s following a certain path that’s like 4 parallel universes ahead of the world, like damn what kind of witchcraft is this??
I hope Alysa can pull through, prove them wrong and shake up the mix though. I do hope Daria and Sasha are the top 2 Russians though.
@@rachel-vf4tw prolly not Alysa right now but I have a feeling we’ll have to wait a little bit through this generation to see a freshly new skater who can ‘actually’ shake things up and break old rules 😅 a female yuzuru perhaps. idk, everybody is just kinda awkward right now and tbh I partly lost hope in everyone except Liza. In fact I can sorta predict no one will dethrone the Eteri’s ladies till after 2025-2026 season, hope this comment age well
I mean, you never know, if Alysa keeps improving at this rate you never know. Mia and Isabeau and Hanna Herrara are also girls that can shake things up on jr. level. Eteri’s girls aren’t perfect either, they’re all talented, and so is Alysa, but no one is perfect, and nothing should be handed to them or to anyone. Alysa is definitely not awkward, at least not anymore or how much you’re saying she is,, and winning a medal, even just a team medal and/or one gp medal is probably good enough for her and is a starting point. If she keeps this up, she will definitely make her statement, as she deserves, we shouldn’t write her off or underestimate her so much, she is great, the eteri girls are great. Nobody is perfect, but they’re all talented, she has so much naturally talent and performance level too. Anyways, she isn’t expecting gold, and even though I’m rooting for her, neither am I 100%, I mean it could happen, but probably not, and I can admit that. My money is on Sasha or Alena gor the gold, and she only wanted to be on wjc podium, she was aiming for a podium finish, not the gold, and she got that, so we’ll just wait and see. I mean I get you, but never say never.
for* Maybe Anna, if she’s healthy, but I’d be happy with a 3A podium sweep.
I am pulling for Alysia Liu to come thru puberty like a boss.!
Yes!! I'm rooting for her :)
I start to feel a little bad for Kamila... everybody is expecting her to win... it’s like her destiny or something like that... and that’s a lot of pressure... and about Alysa... i think she needs to have those ultra C elements on point... because if they are still underrotated... a clean Daria Usacheva can easily go over her.
Karen brings back pure artistry to skating that we haven't seen in a long time and it reflects on her score. Not to mention she is a textbook jumper which just makes her a better, more secure choice.
The problem is she didn't behave well at the last Olympics and fell apart so she'll need to 100% earn her spot by being very solid the entire season running up to the Olympics. Yeah she's an amazing skater when she's on but she's not 100% reliable.
She’s not consistent with her jumps at all
Though
“If you’re still here I guess you just like the sound of my voice”😂 I DO, I DO, I COULD LISTEN TO YOU ALL DAY. I LOVE the sound of your voice, I just love you in general!
The USA is no match for Anna's inside edge triple Lutz.
Anna's inside edge full blade assist triple lutz will never be defeated
PLEASE YALL ARE SO FUNNY but fr anna’s flutz 😭
Do you guys remember the 2 or more goe clear inside edge lutz Zhenya had.
@@Didi49583 oh that lutz broke world records. I think it's the first of its kind. Anna hasn't even entered those territories yet
@@Jeremy-wp4yh Zhenya was a great skater to watch, I mean she knows how to give a show but when you look on the jumps technic.. it wasn’t close to the scores she got
I think that they might get a third sport at Nebelhorn. I love Karen's interpretation, Amber's perseverance, Alyssa's pure joy when she's on the ice, and Mariah's music interpretation. Bradie just does not do it for me... I feel like she doesn't hear the music, her dress choices are worse every time... I know she's a fighter and hard worker and has pretty good triples, but I think all of those things affect her as well.
They already have 3 spots because Karen got 4th at Worlds.
@@clairegrant1667 new rules! Just the 1st and 2nd place at worlds earn automatically 3 spots for their countries.
Still the US ladies and men can earn their 3rd spot at Nebelhorn Trophy.
The US has 3 slots for the olympics just a heads up - because of Bradie and Karen’s world performance. Also Karen came In 4th at worlds under crazy pressure after the Russian podium sweep - don’t sleep on her.
Just wanted to say that I LOVE your channel! Its so fun and covers like all the topics that come up in fs. I think you might even make me like podcasts now lol
If Kaori wins or gets any medal, it would be the most beautiful suprise ever. She has such a lovely face and her skating is so powerful😍
Ur wish came true
Also I'm rooting for the Japanese ladies to finish strong on the podium!
I'm rooting for Alysa to go to the 2022 Olympics! I'm so excited that she got her jumps back (like.. can land them.. back)
Because (if im not wrong) karen helped to have more spots for PC 2018 and now at worlds 2021 did the same. So for that, deliver in those kind of moments (and her spins etc) people like her. Also she has a kind personality
Omg I am finally early Paola love your video! Keep going
Well, you got that wrong - I don't like the sound of your voice, I LOVE it! But no seriously, your "Guys, guys, guys" always gives me the biggest dose of serotonin.
hahaha thank you! Hopefully some news comes out that triggers another "guys, guys, guys" video
My absolute dream ladies' podium would be Sasha, Alysa, and Kaori.. it's not impossible right? :'D
It's impossible of course. Tutberidze girls are extremely unbeatable
Kamila’s PCS will be around 10 pints higher than these three if you combine SP and FP together. (38; 77)
@@Boymanjusri Kamila is good when it comes to quads and all difficult techniques, but she dances on the ice like a robot. No gracefulness at all.........
@@mackintoshmuggleton1639 honestly, agreed. People say Sasha Trusova has no musicality but I find her more musical than Kamila. lol
@@az-cv1ql It is because she transferred to Plushenko and it helped her improve her gracefulness, but when it comes to consistency, Tutberidze is the best coach for Sasha.
Also I think the potential worry with the US, is that they love "hype girls" and pin all their hopes on someone who in reality might not take the pressure or aren't even like consistently podium-ing (eg. Gracie Gold). While Russia has a media machine, the girls focus on skating first and the internal competition makes the never let their guard down. The American media will hype whoever goes as the best thing ever, even though we know, those girls never even got a world medal and that hype can bring about complacency and media>skating . Tough stuff.
Paola! I seriously love hearing you speak my very same thoughts on figure skating in your wonderful voice! "The Avatar" 😆! Your so right though. If I could, I would definitely pump your channel full of cash! Love your videos!
hahahahaha thank you!! I'm so happy you enjoy them :)
The beards I can't even-
What does the beard mean?
@@strawberrylime33 Don’t quote me on this, but I think because the girls are under 18 she got in trouble with youtube, because she was showing the girls that are underage. (Sorry for bad english) 💛
Gracie Gold might be still be in the running. Supposedly she looks amazing in traing but meltdowns in competitions, there are rumors that's she training with Lambiel - he's pretty good at getting his students in good place mentaly and is generaly very suportive. I think this could possibly work for her
That would be epic if she made a full comeback.
She's the most naturally talented, and it's great she's doing 3-3s again. However, I think that making the Olympic team will be an uphill battle for her. Maybe she can make the Worlds team if the other girls pull out post-Olympics
Honeslty, I love all the Russian girls, but at the same time it would be amazing to see something unexpected at the Olympics
BE WARNED. Being into the US ladies is.... frustrating. There are such big question marks around the most exciting ladies (i.e. those with high scoring potential). Will Alysa be able to land her restored ultra-c elements in competition?? Can Amber repeat her performance at US Nats, which was literally the only time she has ever gone clean in both programs?? Can Gracie overcome her competition nerves and perform as well as everyone says she does in practice??? And will Bradie or Karen ever get that 3A they've been talking about training for so long? I wouldn't get too invested if I were you 🥲
Also, there is another, non-potato quality video of Alysa's 4lz on reddit. Looks more rotated than in the first video but still q or
Even if one does appreciate 🇺🇸 female skaters every once in a while, although mainly for variety distinct from Tutberidze, let’s just be honest about what does it matter what American girls go to the Olympics? If the Japanese and Russians perform clean programs, no American would make it past the 7th spot (and that’s only because Russia is limited to three skaters).
Gracie is long dead 😂. I don’t even know why it worths mentioning her in figure skating nowadays.
Your comment is so negative. The Russians could make mistakes too. They aren’t superhuman like Evgenia was. They have all made mistakes here and there.
what does ultra c elements mean?
@@fishythefish7984 Ultra C refers to triple axels or quads. If you can do either element, then you have the Ultra C.
Yeah, our shenanigans are pretty tame after the whole Tanya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan fiasco.
Whooohooo for Alyssa Liu!! ( I still have a soft spot for Alyona Kostornaya)I love your channel!
i didnt know alyssa liu until you.But now im so glad i do
Ppl sleep on bradie for no reason
manifesting Amber and Alysa at the olympics
They'd probably put Karen ahead of Bradie because Karen is usually the one to place higher at big events like Worlds. If Alyssa gets her jumps back, she will definitely be taking a spot. The US Ladies technically have 3 spots for the Olympics. I think Bradie is the most uncertain spot (and the skater people pay the least attention to). She's been working on getting a 3A for over a year. I could see her going for it and flubbing it this upcoming season and losing her spot to a younger skater that might pick up some see ultra-C elements like Audrey Shin (3A and 4Lo). The few promising Juniors the US have right now won't make the age cutoff. Usually the US picks their regular World and Olympic teams differently. They pick their skaters for Worlds hoping at least 2 will place high enough to get 3 spots, especially if it's going into an Olympic season. For the Olympics, they are more prone to pick wild cards that could make the podium if they manage to skate well with all of their elements even if they might overlook them for worlds where they pick based on consistency.
Manifesting Alysa, Mariah and Karen going to the OG!
I believe 2022 might be her only real shot at going to the Olympics. Even if USA ladies are not switched around as fast as the Russian ladies, it is slightly unrealistic to think Alysa would be able to retain her ultra-C elements until 2026. Of course if that happens I will be pleasantly surprised and undoubtedly will support her.
i'm here for the lazy f***you youtube energy behind the beards lol
I think Alysa definitely has medal potential at the Olympics. She's improved her speed and SS over the past year while going through a growth spurt, got her two biggest jumps back, and has extremely good mental fortitude. Tutberidze's strategy with young girls means that Kamila could crumble under the pressure because she's never been to an Olympics and will be a very young teenager when she goes. Rika, who was once a favorite for a medal, seems to be struggling this year, but if she manages to bring back her performances like at Japanese Nationals, she is also a podium threat. My dark horse for the Olympic podium is Kaori: she beat Liza at WTT and has so much speed and height on her jumps. She rarely underrotates, and is practicing quads and triple axels. (and based on the size of her 2A, I think she could land a 3A). There will almost certainly be a Russian girl on the Olympic podium, but the FSR doesn't have a podium sweep (or the gold) handed to them just yet.
Also, I would love to see Karen at the Olympics simply because she is skating to a traditional Chinese piece of music for her free and deserves to go after saving the Olympic spots for the second time. I could care less about Mariah and Bradie. Neither of them have the "it" factor for me. I think Amber would be an excellent choice, because even if she skates poorly, she does have a lot of personality and is easy to root for. My dream USA team would be Karen, Alysa, and Amber.
Don’t forget improvements on pcs/artistry side and jumps, excluding some rotational issues on the quad lutz still, like Alysa really be show us up.
i really hope amber and alysa get those spots
Can’t talk about US figure skating without mentioning Adam Rippon and ya girl Denaliiiiii
I really wanted to hear your thoughts about Zhenya trying pairs. Love your channel! Thank you
It probably just for the skating show
She is practicing pairs for ice show Anna Karenina in Sochi.
she is proving everyone wrong!!
I just realised in the end of the video that this weird black thing that was on screen is the beard you talked about HAHAHAHAHA I feel so dumb
Awesome, The American sweetheart is back, and back with a vengeance.
Can you imagine if whoever they send to Nebelhorn doesn’t secure the 3rd spot? The DRAMA!
Seriously though, I’ve never got the hype behind Mariah and Bradie - they’re both just always so boring!! My ideal Olympic team would be Karen, Amber and Alysa… that way you’ve got one with great artistry and skating skills, one with big jumps and Amber who is a good mix of both!
im just praying for an amber, alysa, and karen team that would be AMAZING
Lol 😂 right hehehe 😈
They'll send at least 2 skaters to Nebelhorn so I'll be unlikely that they'll flub it.
@@NatashaEstrada They’re only allowed to send one skater because they’re trying to qualify an Olympic spot. Japan or Russia for example who have already qualified their Olympic spots could send as many as they like.
It’s going to be a hard decision between Alysa, Mariah and Amber but whoever can skate consistently is the best choice since they don’t need to win, just be top 5 out of the non-Olympic qualified.
Hope that made sense because it’s confusing to explain 🙂
Rooting for Alyssa Liu with her bomb-A beard! And Amber Glenn with the ultra-C elements! I don’t see how the us could leave home their ladies with the Ultra-Cs if they have a chance in HE🏒🏒 of a medal. But also, our lord and Savior Karen Chen…soooo. I’m invested!
wDyM beard? I’m so confused.
@@rachel-vf4tw Paola was putting beards on the minors so YT wouldn’t block comments. I think they look beautifully absurd.
I agree, and have some much the same, turning all my focus on the Russian ladies. I hope back and fourth between Kamila valieva
And Anna S. (Can’t spell her last name).
Now that GP-Assignments are out, it would be funny if you'd do a video about your podium predictions - now AND after test skates. ;)
The USA actually has a chance to send 3 skaters to the Olympics. They “earned” that third spot at worlds, and now they have to confirm it at Nebelhorn this year in September. Hopefully they can send 3!!!!! I hope Amber, Alysa and Mariah get to go to the Olympics!!!
the beards kill me 😭😂😂
quick question: can they get a 3rd sport in nebelhorn? i think they have 2 spots for men and 2 for ladies so cant we expect to see then in nebelhorn for that 3rd one?
yes they can! Technically form what i understand they have only 2 spots confirmed and they have "earned" a third spot but have to confirm it at nebelhorn
Also the men have to send a man also. Since Vincent didn’t qualify for the Fs at worlds last year they have to confirm the 3rd spot. Also it can’t be the top two performers at worlds last year. So we can’t send Karen, Bradie (women’s) Nathen, or Jason (men’s).
Men have 3-spots because of Nathan
Маша Колокольчик- мы её любим)))
At this point if any girl from other country not called Russia getting any medal of any color, that would be an upset. Russia is basically sweeping the podium right now if other countries are not getting serious preparing their skaters and not politicking enough to get better scores
It's not that they are ill - prepared. It's also the judging system favoring some skaters
^
I think the U.S has 3 spots for the Olympics.
Nebelhorn 3 spots
2022 olympics will be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wait, but can’t the US earn a 3rd spot at Nebelhorn?!
Please can someone confirm for me if the U.S. is only gonna get 2 spots for ladies? I can't remember clearly and I thought they MAY get a third spot by Nebelhorn or some other way...
yes they have 2 confirmed spots and a potential 3rd if a US lady (who is not Karen or Bradie) qualifies the spot by finishing in the top 6.
They have 3 confirmed spots from worlds for Olympics
I'm rooting for a Japanese lady to get on the podium but I guess we'll see what happens
alysa will be 16 on august 8th btw
Wait, but is it Brady that under-rotates without any kind of ultra-C elements? I always forget USA ladies these days.
Tbh, it's all of USA ladies: Brady, Mariah, Karen
@@fsmilka8021 Sad times, but truth…
Amber is the only one that rotated all her jumps at Nationals last year (give the 3A [but she did in practice])
@@Tenorboy29307 They are all older skaters who came up during the era when under rotations weren't penalized so they never really worked on it until they were older.
@@NatashaEstrada Wow! Never thought about it that way. You are so right!
USA got three spots not two spots in the 2022 Olympics in Ladies Singles. Karen Chen 4th, Bradie 9th. USA just has to compete at Nebelhorn to get the third spot.
The US has three spots for Beijing
USA does have three spots!
THE BEARDS i laughed so hard
We are tired of 4. We need 5)))
I'm curious what you think about the Canadian ladies heading into the Olympics? Honestly I'm waiting for them to drag Kaetlyn Osmond out of retirement at this point 😅
I was hoping for Kaiya, but apparently she’s staying juniors, somy next hope is for Maddie Schizas.
@@rachelbednar2561 yeah I watched her a worlds and she seems pretty good. She’s still quite young so even if she doesn’t do great in 2022 she’s still got a very good chance at making it to 2026
do you skate?
Iike Allysa and Mirah
Amber kinda looks like Sotskova
LOL! The bigger news is that you are now interested in the USA ladies! 😂
Yessssss, i need this, plz let the Olympic season be more than just Russian podiumssss
(Mariah is so godamn cute)
I think Mariah and Karen are gonna go . Honestly I don’t think the USA thinks in any way they can win so they’ll probably just send the fan favorites to keep spirits high and momentum up for the sport
The first time I saw Alysa I started to imagine if she wins the Olympics instead of russian girls and…🥵🥵🥵
I honestly would love that for her, but whatever happens happens. I can admit it will be hard and long, but she could definitely pull through, and at least help with a team ogm, and a medal or high place in the individual event, even though Alysa with a gold there would be great. I hope Sasha or Alena get the gold if not her, Anna Silver and Alysa bronze, if that’s the case.
Amber glenn looks like russian Maria sotskova
honestly i dont think bradie or k aren will make it to the olympics.
The US has 3 spots for the Olympics. Not two. Other than that, great video as always
how is it that i always mess up one detail 😅
its crazy that USA with such a low quality of female skaters has the same amount of spots as Russia...this seems wrong and need to change ASAP
US has qualified for two so far; they have to qualify for a third at Nebellhorn.
@@Ardit-kq4bt That's how it goes. Otherwise you'll have Olympic with just Russian skaters which is against Olympic spirit. US just got lucky because Karen finished 4th in World 2021 and they have the required combined placement to have 3 spots (1 to be confirmed at Nebelhorn).
@@yohanes2034 well this need to change. I know that Russia will have a sweep at the Olympic podium for sure but still you cant have 3 russian girl and 3 american girls ..
The show was made by Sakamoto and the Japanese, and the points were made by Russia. Shcherbakova is a beauty.
I am so confused about the beards lol
I want Rika Kihira to hit and snag that gold from Eteri girls. That’ll be so fun! But I’m pretty sure a Russian will win again.
I think USA got 3 spots. Right ?
First time I watched no ads but I decided to watch again and jippiiii ADS! So letting them play and clicking like crazy
LOS CANDIENSES, ORSER, LE HAN PROMETIDO EL ORO A KIHIRA, MUY SOSA...
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Your drama is just great! To shoot a movie. What you said, it really is.
I think the US ladies get 3 spots right?
two spots, chance to earn three spots at nebelhorn trophy
what do the beards mean hdhdb
some of the girls look to young for youtube and if the girls look too young youtube disables the comments
1:08 Quintuple lutz? I think you misspoke there lol
It is because many people mentioned Alysa Liu have a serious pre rotation in 4Lz. Also per rotation scale of Liu is larger than Russians girl.
Funny thing is that the commentator in jgpf (ISU UA-cam channel one) described Liu 4Lz as "Quintuple lutz".
She said quadruple
You do realize that we will likely have 3 spots, right?
we lost quality skaters. and im losing interest in figure skating season after season.
Brady is boring, Karen’s got too many cheated jumps, Amber cracks under pressure, Mariah is inconsistent and weak and the jury is still out on Alysa, who has a hip injury. So, it’s a coin toss!
Uhm what. Karen has textbook jumps and scores extremely well internationally. As long as she keeps improving she's a p solid lock for the team.
@@olgasolyar4443 Judges ALWAYS look for her under rotated triples! She can't do a clean long without cheating some of her triples. That's been a long standing issue with her.
I thought the US had 3 spots?
they will probably have three confirmed spots after nebelhorn
I dont understand the beard on alysa lius face
she looks young and if there are young people in the video youtube disables the comments bc coppa
Why did you have to say Yuzuru Hanyu, I was finally over my obsession! And now I'm not anymore, thank you
So the US Will get only two spots at the olympics
Well, its all fine, but we know that Olympic podium will be Kamilla, Anna and Sasha.
Nobody can change that.
I am not sure about Sasha. Daria Usacheva will be jumping the 3 A in this coming season as far as I have heard and Kosternaia has also restored her 3 A. 3 girls will be fighting for the third spot in Russia. It will be interesting who is goint to make it.
Besides Sasha's jumps, she is not a strong skater. IMO
And Kamila is the opposite of Sasha and all the girls mentioned have much better jump technique thank Valieva, but Valieva has better ss than Sasha, so it is anyone’s game and who performs the best that day pre-crowing never turns out the way you say it does.
I'm team Amber and Karen but it will probably end up being Alysa if she's consistent with the 4Lz and 3A and then Mariah or Karen
Illegible and eligible. Depends on where u accent. But two different words.
For me, Valieva doesn't have the gold spot secure yet. She is an excellent spinner for me, but not an excellent jumper. In case people didn't notice when she was a junior, she could barely land the Quad Toe because of her severe axis problem and landing on the inside edge of her jumps. The only thing that has helped her land the axel and the Quad on the outside edge are her rippons. Without those rippons she can't really land those quads. She does not have the skating skills like the Triple A do. I am rooting mostly for the Triple A to get that sweep like they did before, because its highly possible, it all depends on who goes to the Olympics on the dramatic Russian Nationals, hehehe.
Also Daria is a much better skater in all aspects, especially ss and artistry and musicality but she is underscored in comparison to Kamila who is overscored to the max. Love Kamila but can admit that. I agree and people saying she’s the winner so everyone give up now are just ignorant. Preach.
You said it all spot on.
Yes, Bradie and Karen got 2 spots at Worlds, but neither of them stepped up when they had the chance at the 2018 Olympics - 10th and 11th places. Pretty disappointing. Let's give the spots to someone else - I'm all in for Mariah, Amber, and Alysia, assuming of course that they do well during Grand Prix and Nationals. Mariah has the charisma that the fans love, Amber has huge jumps, and Alysia - let's see what she can do this year.
i’m still not over zhenya not getting the gold in pyeongchang i’m not ready for another plot twist in beijing
If she can't do it in performance it doesn't matter
The Karen Chen. Beijing. Bronze 2022.
I don’t understand why US keeps pushing Bradie when there are other much more interesting girls. She always left me very cold. Karen should have tried 3A at nationals and Alysa really needs to pull it together next season. Besides the 3A she has to out grow her juniorish skating.
She has improved a lot especially with her speed but she can do more to improve and I root for her to do so. She has improved so fast and so much and she needs to keep it up in order to keep up, and hopefully if she doesn’t get juniorish programs this season like “La Strada” that will help a lot it’s hard to be taken seriously if you’re portraying a clown in skating.