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Post by Admin on Dec 23, 2014 21:14:09 GMT
The Sochi Olympic Champion 2014 in the team tournament, Julia Lipnitskaya stated that the issue of selection of athletes at the European Championships by business professionals of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia, is the problem of skaters - train and perform. Earlier it was reported that Adelina Sotnikova, champion of the 2014 Games in women's figure skating, could miss the championship of Russia - qualifying for the European Championships. In addition Lipnitskaya once again stressed that the decision not to miss the post-Olympic season was a mutual decision - and her coach Etery Tutberidze, and noted the highest competition in the modern Russian women's figure skating. - I've got the championship of Russia and its tasks, and I will solve them as best I can - leads TASS words Lipnitskaya. - This season, for me everything is not easy to fold. But now I will try to show everything I can, and qualify for the European Championship. Get - well, no - my fault. That's all. The choice of the team - business professionals, our job - to work, train and perform. If does not work out - I will try to survive and get through to the World Cup will be a chance. When something does not work, life does not end there. I - only 16 years old, I still can not meet retire? - With the coach we decided that this season will be playing. As we can. And let's not even the best way, but it's practice, it is an experience. And it is not always pleasant. At least it's better than just waiting. I am pleased that my coach so I support. And I want to fight. Firstly, in order not to fail her, and secondly - not to regret later that did not use a particular feature. - Competing in the championship of Russia will not be easy, I know. Girls of the season are in fine form. So it is not a sin to lose to rivals. And who of us is worthy - and she will go to the European Championship. We add that the championship will be held in Sochi, Russia from 25 to 28 December. European Championship - in late January 2015 in Stockholm.
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2015 21:26:18 GMT
Two weeks ago, Maia and Alex Shibutani, the two former Greenwich residents who were ninth at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in ice dance last February, finished fourth at the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix Finals in Barcelona, Spain, proving they are right on track toward reaching the pinnacle of the sport. This finish is paramount, as this event represents an early-season showdown for the premier international contenders in ice dance, pairs and the men’s and ladies disciplines and provides a vital seeding reference for the 2015 World Championships, to be held in Shanghai, China, this March. This also turned out to be a benchmark competition for the duo, the 2011 World bronze and four-time U.S. championship dance medalists, as it is the highest placement they have clinched at any Grand Prix Final (they were fifth in 2011), designating them the fourth-best dance team in the sport. Meanwhile, it is also the first time since 2011 the two have qualified for this event, earning an invitation for two silver-medal finishes at the ISU Grand Prix competitions held this fall, Skate America and the Cup of China. “We feel really good,” said Alex Shibutani, 23, a former Brunswick School student who trains with his sister, 20, with Marina Zoueva, the coach of 2014 Olympic champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White, at the Arctic Ice Palace in Ann Arbor, Mich. “This competition has been one of the best we’ve ever experienced.” Last Friday, the duo, who grew up skating at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, as well as the Stamford Twin Rinks, kicked off the competition with their paso doble short dance, for which they earned third place. They dropped to fourth overall in the free dance with a 158.94 total score, coming up just 3.45 points short of a medal finish. Although their program to the Johann Strauss waltzes Rosen aus dem Suden and The Blue Danube was exceptional, the rest of the competition was also on their game, which, in turn, caused them to drop in the standings. In the end, Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Canada skated away with gold, tallying up a 181.14 total, while Madison Chock and Evan Bates of Novi, Mich., the 2014 U.S. silver medalists, wound up second with 167.09 and Gabriella Papdakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France jumped up from fourth in the short dance to third overall with 162.39. “We put together two good performances here and connected with the audience,” said Alex Shibutani. “At the end of the day, we’re looking to build for the season so we can put out our best performances at the World Championships.”
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Post by Admin on Jan 28, 2015 21:38:44 GMT
The European Figure Skating Championships were launched in the capital of Sweden, where Russian athletes claim medals in all events. The best chance - in women's figure skating and sports pairs, and it is likely that in these disciplines team will return home with full honors. Just over two weeks ago, Elena Radionova turned 16 years old. However, at such a young age skater gathered an impressive collection of awards, which many of its rivals can only dream of. About Elena talents all in one voice two years ago, when the athlete won at the junior level, almost all possible tournaments. Two stages of the Junior Grand Prix, and then the final, the championship of Russia, as well as the World Cup. And in 13 years Radionova first climbed on a pedestal in the adult competition - was the second in the championship of Russia. A year later, Elena became the first two-time Junior World Championship and winner of awards at the adult stages of the Grand Prix. In the current season, the athlete has already won two stages, was second in the final and won the championship of Russia with confidence . Wards Inna Goncharenko nerves of steel - it seems to never worry, do not worry, and therefore does not allow virtually an error. A difficulty of jumping allows Elena hope to win in the competition at any level provided the pure execution of her own program. 18-year-old Tuktamysheva today seems to a Phoenix skating. Her unsuccessful last season definitely splits the athlete into two parts. The decline in the Junior Olympics winners and holders of the European Championship bronze fell exactly on the pre-Olympic period, which was a complete failure. Tuktamysheva took 10th place in the championship of Russia and deprived itself of the chance to go to the Olympics in Sochi. A series of setbacks and added a more serious injury that required a long recovery period. However, with the support of its multi-year coach Alexei Mishin skater broke the black band, and now the best season of his career. Tuktamysheva in a bitter battle with Radionova won the Grand Prix Final, but lost to the competitor winning the championship of Russia. Most likely, in Stockholm we will see the third act thrilling duel. Elizabeth is strong in the first place for its stunning technology - recently she became the first female athlete on the team, who performed a triple axel. However, in this element of the program is not yet included - too risky . Another thing that is not always possible to avoid Tuktamysheva errors or erasures used by its rivals. Glorous rivals slightly emphasizes the achievement of the third athlete representing the Russian national team at the European Championship - Anna Pogoriloy. The 16-year-old figure skater won at the national championships and fourth place went to Sweden, as Eugene Medvedev, who became the third, are not allowed to play there due to age restrictions. But do not treat indulgently Pogoriloy: in the current season, she won the Grand Prix in Canada, and was second in similar competitions in Russia. In the final Grand Prix of the athlete took fourth place, but could claim and more - brought nerves. The fact that Anna may falter and the key point is not to show the best of their opportunities to make a mistake - its weak side, but she knows it perfectly, and is working on deficiencies with coach Anna Tsarev. On the other hand, on the side of the athlete considerable experience: in 2014 she performed at the World Championships, where she won fourth place. Climbing on a pedestal not allow mistakes in the short program, but for the year it noticeably Pogorilaya pulled as shown in the championship of Russia. If Anna cope with nervous tension, it will be a serious competitor to his compatriots.
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Post by Admin on Jan 30, 2015 20:53:38 GMT
Russian trio, Elena Radionova, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva and Anna Pogorilaya, all aged between 16 and 18, dominated the women's short programme at the European figure skating championships on Thursday. The three opened up a commanding lead over fourth-placed Kiira Korpi of Finland with the 26-year-old already six points behind the leading group. Radionova led the way on 70.46 points after a programme skated to works by Pepe Romero and Jennifer Lopez. Petite and blonde Radionova, the first skater in history to win two world junior titles (2013, 2014), is on course to add the European title to her two victories on the Grand Prix circuit. "The short programme was completely successful, now it all comes down to the free programme," said the leader, who shrugged off fears of injury when she skated with heavy strapping on her back. I had a backache in my practice sessions and we decided to leave it on, but the pain hasn't been bothering me at all." Radionova had a more sober-sided view: "This is my first European championships ... I approach it with a lot of responsibility," she said. Pogorilaya is taking part in her first Europeans but was fourth at the 2014 world championships in March last year. "My experience at the worlds didn't help that much as everything is completely different. There are different faces, different people," she said. "There's no Yu-na (Kim), Yulia (Lipnitskaia), or Carolina (Kostner). Everything is different."
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Post by Admin on Jan 31, 2015 21:11:10 GMT
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva won gold at the European Figure Skating Championships, heading a Russian sweep of the medals in the women's event. Tuktamysheva was second after the short program, but her free skate Saturday to Middle Eastern music featured seven clean triples and a blurringly fast combination spin at the conclusion to push her ahead of compatriot Elena Radionova. Anna Pogorilaya took bronze. The Russians were way ahead of the rest of the field. Swedish sisters Joshi and Viktoria Helgesson finished fourth and fifth, but more than 20 points behind Pogorilaya. Russian figure skater, 16-year-old Elena Radionova, who won a silver medal in her debut European Championship, admitted that she was a little sad to stay in second place. Recall that Radionova led after the short program, but after rolling it bypassed by the winner of the Grand Prix Final 2014 Elizabeth Tuktamysheva. In the final table of our girls shared a little less points - 210.40 vs. 209.54. - I am very happy with my performance. I rolled my very much, I did everything I could. For me, the main thing was to please parents and spectators. I skate to the public, - said Elena Radionova to reporters. - But I will not hide, I wanted to win. Somewhere in my heart I'm sorry that I lost, but I will not be upset, but just continue to work. Here I did my best and will remain in memory only pleasant emotions from this start. But later talk with the coach to understand which direction to go next, what else to improve these programs.
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