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Maria Sotskova (RUS) - 169.50, raising from 8th(!) in SP to silver
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Expert advice from professional experts will determine the composition of the Russian national figure skating at the Olympic Games-2018 in Pyeongchang after the European Championships in Moscow , said the president Figure Skating Federation of Russia Alexander Gorshkov.

"The composition for the Olympic Games will be determined by the expert council after the European Championships, first of all, by professional professionals, but it is always important that the body that takes such key decisions consist not only of professionals but of people who are responsible for the result. I do not name, there are quite a lot of people there, but we trust them, both athletes and coaches, "Gorshkov said at a press conference at Russia Today.

The European Championship will be held in the Russian capital from January 17 to 20.
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From director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl, The Finest Hours) and writer Steven Rogers (P.S. I love You, Friday Night Lights) comes I, Tonya, based on unbelievable, but true events. This film is a darkly comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie), and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy was forever defined by her association with an infamous, ill conceived, and even more poorly executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan (Caitlin Carver). The cast is rounded out with a mustachioed Sebastian Stan as Harding's impetuous ex-husband Jeff Gillooly and Allison Janney as her acid-tongued mother, LaVona Golden. (119 min.)

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SABATOGE After a threat is called in against Olympic skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie, center, right), her ex-husband Jeff (Sebastian Stan, center left) gets the idea to do the same thing to one of Harding's competitors. - PHOTO COURTESY OF NEON
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SABATOGE After a threat is called in against Olympic skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie, center, right), her ex-husband Jeff (Sebastian Stan, center left) gets the idea to do the same thing to one of Harding's competitors.
Ryah I was pretty young when Tonya's name was plastered all over tabloid papers and TV news, so up until seeing I, Tonya my recollection of the scandal associated with the famous Olympic ice skater was quite dim. So here's the gist of it for others who may not remember either: Leading up to the 1994 Olympics, Tonya's ex-husband Jeff and his friend Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter Houser) conspired to hire another guy to hit Harding's competitor Kerrigan in the back of the knees with a metal pipe. Harding's involvement in or awareness of this plan varies depending on whose story you believe. Working off a reality that is already pretty out there, I, Tonya presents a dramatic mock-u-mentary retelling of these real-life events, which leave eyebrows raised from start to finish. The screenplay is closely inspired by interviews done with the real people involved in the saga, including Tonya herself. The result is spellbinding. Gillespie and Rogers succeed in not only giving us a peek into Harding's formative years and mind, they pull the whole dang curtain back on the admittedly messed-up world of competitive ice skating. Robbie brings a fiery intensity to the complex Tonya that will surely land her an Oscar. By the time the credits roll, you may or may not be on Tonya's side, but odds are you'll empathize with the self-proclaimed redneck who really never got a fair shake at much in life.

Karen Growing up I wasn't fully aware of the Harding scandal either, I admit I was more of a Michelle Kwan fan myself. So after doing a little research and watching this film I'm still pretty torn on whether Tonya had any knowledge of the assault on Nancy Kerrigan. But let's back up and talk about the depiction of Tonya's upbringing in this film. Her father was in the picture for a while but of course tragically left; cue the tears as a young Tonya stands in front of her father's car to stop him from leaving. So she's stuck with her rough, potty-mouthed mother LaVona. While LaVona sees that Harding has a gift in figure skating at such a young age, she bullies Harding into pursuing the sport instead of supporting her. It was awful to watch LaVona talk down to her child about everything. Tonya even won her first competition at the age of 4, for crying out loud! But tough love, if you could call it that, turns into violence and yelling matches. I commend Janney for delivering a portrayal of a perfectly cold-hearted woman on screen. If emotional and physical abuse from her mother isn't enough, Tonya didn't even stand a chance at gaining acceptance from society. I mean she dropped out of school to train every single day, landed all her jumps and stunts in competition, and she still never got the scores that she deserved. We learn later that the U.S. Figure Skating Association didn't award her high scores because of her overall appearance. Sure she's a stellar figure skater, but her brightly colored outfits, rock music, and redneck home life just isn't the cookie-cutter image the association is looking for. Bite me, guys. Had the association given Tonya a chance, maybe she would have had a different outcome in life—or maybe not. We'll never know.

Ryah The tragic thing about Tonya is I think she could have persevered past the personal stuff in her life, but it was the association's rejection that really got to her. I mean in one scene her mother throws a steak knife at Harding's arm. And Tonya just looks at her mom, pulls the knife out of her arm, and walks away. We see a glimmer of hope when a young Tonya falls in love with Jeff, but a few months in he starts beating her. The two eventually marry when Tonya is just 19, setting the stage for Harding to leave Jeff time and time again, even reuniting with her abuser after divorcing him. Upon confronting a judge about her skating scores, Harding is told that she just doesn't have the wholesome family image the association is looking for. In the smallest, saddest voice, Harding responds with, "Why can't it just be about the skating?" I want to take a moment to remind everyone that Tonya was the first woman in the U.S. and the second in the world, to land a triple axel. Girl had skills. But what audiences came for is the sheer madness that unfolds in the second half of the film. After a threat is called into the ice skating rink where Tonya is set to compete, Jeff has the bright idea to send anonymous, threatening letters to Nancy to throw her off her game. Jeff's BFF/Tonya's bodyguard Shaun somehow gets involved and takes over, hiring two of his guys. Shaun insisted in the film and real life that he was an overseas counter-terrorism expert, in spite of various media outlets disproving this. A bad idea turns into an even worse idea, and things spin wildly out of control, but the most unbelievable aspect of this tabloid tale is just how much the story's villains accomplished, in spite of crippling stupidity. I, Tonya takes someone from popular culture we thought we had the measure of, and throws all of our ideas out the window. Tonya is by no means perfectly innocent in all this, but nor does the blame rest squarely on her shoulders.

Karen I completely agree. This whole incident happened out of immaturity. Let's not forget that when everything transpired, Harding and Jeff were only in their early 20s—arguably they were adults but obviously not mature enough. What I really enjoyed about the film are the interview segments in between scenes. It made the story a lot more interesting to watch because it felt like you were really hearing Tonya, Jeff, or LaVona's side of the story. The actors' portrayals of these individuals just felt so real, so someone please hand Robbie and Janney an Oscar each, thanks. I also loved that Robbie was able to break the third wall with her character. It usually happened during bitter moments in the film like when Jeff was hitting Tonya, and she turns to the screen to say she felt the abuse was her fault. The film did an amazing job of putting the audience in the shoes of each character. Giving each one a chance to tell you how it all went down. Whatever your stance on the Harding/Kerrigan incident, this film is worth the watch. Δ
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Records held

She’s the first U.S. ladies singles skater to win a medal at her Grand Prix debut in a decade. Caroline Zhang last did it in 2007.

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“I see the opening, but I don’t get ahead of myself. I let [the Olympic talk] go on in the background. I’m aware it’s there, but I don’t focus on it.” – Tennell said to IceNetwork

Olympic experience

The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics will be Tennell’s first Games.

Outside the rink

Tennell takes classes at a local community college to get her general education credits out of the way. She doesn’t know what she’d like to major in yet, but it’s probably something in the science or medical fields. “I really just want to help people and help improve their quality of life,” she said.

Her mom is a registered nurse and her two younger brothers, Austin and Shane, play ice hockey.

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According to her, the ward Eteri Tutberidze can take the first place, if she rolls out a purely short and arbitrary program. Izhevsk. Udmurtia. Two-time world champion among juniors Elena Radionova estimated the chances of the figure skater from Udmurtia Alina Zagitova to win the European Championship. According to her, the ward Eteri Tutberidze can take the first place, if she rolls out a purely short and arbitrary program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B23EWOUcYXY

"Alina Zagitova, of course, takes her difficulty in jumping. But this year she did not get a short program on many starts, but if she manages to roll well, she can win the European Championship. It seems so to me. If she can handle two programs. Alina has the most difficult jump set, " Elena Radionova said on the match . According to her, the battle of Medvedev-Zagitov at the European championship will be won by one who is stronger psychologically. Recall that the last major strata two-time world champion Evgeni Medvedev missed due to injury. In turn, Alina Zagitova won the Russian championship and was the strongest in the final of the world series Grand Prix. + 13:50, January 11, 2018

https://susanin.news/udmurtia/sport/20180111-244988/#hcq=IJEdtGq
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Coach Alexei Mishin told RIA Novosti that he would be interested in working with the 15-year-old Russian figure skater Alisa Fedichkina, who moved to his group from Evgeny Rukavitsyn .

"I have worked with Fediechkina for many years already, and I've already had the experience of breeding athletes and athletes, their return, resuscitation of their sporting achievements. Therefore, I think that Alisa Fedichkina, possessing a certain gift, inherent grace, grace, will be a good addition to our group of women's singles skating, "Mishin said on the phone.

"The fact is that Alisa Fedichkina is at the age that is most difficult for a girl's body, so when I agreed to Alice's insistent requests and her mother to come to me, I realized the risk that awaits us, because this year is not the year of the rise of its sports results, "the expert noted.

According to Mishin, it is still unknown whether Fedichkin will be able to take part in the championship of Russia. "We will act in accordance with the condition that it will acquire," - said the agency's interlocutor.
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The same Zagitova during the Russian championship wished Eugenia a speedy recovery, expressing her confidence that Medvedev will be fully ready for the start of the continental championship.

"We all wish the Wife a health and a speedy recovery. I am sure that she will perform well at the European Championships in Moscow and show her best result there, "Zagitova said.

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By the way, it is at the Moscow tournament that the "first round" of the confrontation between Alina and Eugenia will take place - and he promises to be very "hot."

Obviously, such an upheaval of an already statistically significant event, coupled with the huge chances of triumph in this particular Russian figure skaters, only increase the general excitement around the European Championship. And this is reflected in the demand for tickets to the championship.

https://twitter.com/morisnourd/status/955205279498588161

So, at the moment, according to the general director of the Directorate of sports and entertainment events of Moscow, Alexander Polinsky, at the European Championship-2018 it was possible to realize about 70 percent of tickets - the benefit that

The last time these competitions were in the Russian capital as far back as 1965.

https://twitter.com/velvetpjms/status/956661842415366151

"As of January 10 tickets for the tournament are sold at 70%, tickets are sold well. At the moment, 30% of tickets are still on sale, "he said.




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Champion of the winter Universiade-2017, Russian figure skater Elena Radionova summed up her performance at the Russian championship, and also told about EURO-2018.

- Elena, evaluate your performance at the championship of Russia.

- You know, it's insulting that everything happened that way. Unfortunately, it happens in sports. The strongest player wins. Apparently somewhere did not finish, she wanted less victory than others. I lived a dream about the Olympics. When you wake up, go to training and think only about the Games. And at one point it all breaks down. Of course, it is very painful and difficult to worry.

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Frankly, when the Russian championship passed, I had no emotions, just devastation. I did not want to rejoice, not to cry. I did not feel anything.

I can not say that I did not succeed at all. We now have a very big competition in Russia. If in other countries the figure skater, as he went to the European and World Championships, and rides, then we each need to confirm his place. Any failure leaves a stain on the career.

- At the championship of Russia, very young figure skaters opened ...

- It is still unknown what will happen to these girls when they are 17-18 years old. I, Anya Pogorilaya and Liza Tuktamysheva have already passed this age, and it will be much easier for us than for those who are to this period. Of course, the transition age is the most difficult stage in the life of figure skaters. It starts to hurt, you want to eat and lose the motivation even. In different ways, everyone is growing up.

- Evgenia Medvedeva has almost recovered from a leg injury. How do you assess her chance at home EURO?

- I want to note that Zhenya's injury is quite common among gymnasts and figure skaters. I myself had twice such.

- Did you perform such an injury?

- Yes, I did. The pain is terrible. I was 14 years old at the time. Then was my first adult Grand Prix final, which I could not miss. I had to be there. She performed well enough. I Zhenya perfectly understand what she is feeling right now. Medvedev needs to confirm his place, because Alina Zagitova is already at a very good level. I think Zhenya has already cured her trauma. I acted with such a trauma, and she can.


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- You flattered about Alina Zagitova, really there is no feeling of envy?

"I'm a man who will not be jealous, but he will do the same." In principle, I'm happy for the girls of the group Eteri Tutberidze. Well done. But I will not give mine (laughs). Zhenya is a hardworking girl. It takes its stability. And Zagitova takes the complexity of her jumps. This year, she does not get a short program at many starts. If she performs it well on EURO, then she will win the European Championship possibly. It seems to me that if I perform two programs perfectly well.

- Zagitova will bypass Medvedev?

- Here we will see who is stronger psychologically. Alina has the heaviest jump set.

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- Each year, figure skating is becoming more difficult ...

- Artistry of programs is important not only for judges, but also for spectators. People come to look not at the complexity of the elements, because many can not distinguish "flip" from "axel" or "tolup" from "ritberger". Fans are interested in staging programs and beautiful costumes. It's true that figure skating is complicated, but we must not forget that we have a beautiful sport.

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- What is the power of Maria Sotstkova?

- Masha showed very good stable skating this season. Therefore, she is now in the main part of the European Championship, - said the figure skater in the live program "Match TV".

- Is there a competitive environment between you in training?

- Of course, there is competition. We used to train at different times and did not see each other's work. Athletes by nature used to spy on each other. It moved us forward. Now it happens in the group of Eteri Tutberidze between Zhenya and Alina.

It should be noted that Elena Radonova will act as a special expert in figure skating on the federal sports channel "Match TV" during the Winter Olympics-2018.

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Within days of winning the women's national title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships this month -- earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in the process -- Bradie Tennell returned home to the suburbs and Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion in Buffalo Grove, where she has trained for the last 10 years.

The 19-year-old from Carpentersville says coming home allows her to concentrate on her training and not be distracted by the national spotlight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrD1_jmZUtM


"I'm very shy, so this is so hard for me," Tennell says of all the attention she's received since her surprise victory at the U.S. championships. "I just like being back here, where it's low-key."

Which isn't to say there hasn't been some fanfare for Tennell, who begins her quest for a medal Feb. 11 in Gangneung, South Korea.

One of the first things she saw when she returned to Twin Rinks was a poster hanging in the lobby wishing her good luck. It was signed by all of the young skaters who train there, including 8-year old Rebecca Lichtman of Highland Park.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEoL6nkcM0Y

"I love Bradie. She's really good," said Rebecca, who occasionally shares private ice time with Tennell. "I want to be like her and skate on TV someday."

Just four years ago, Tennell was one of those youngsters signing a poster for the elite skaters she had watched during practice, such as 2014 Olympians Gracie Gold, formerly of Elk Grove Village, and Jason Brown of Highland Park.

Tennell was a little older than Rebecca when she began training at Twin Rinks with Denise Myers, who remains her head coach.

"Her goal was to be on the podium, so that's what we aimed for," Myers said of Tennell's stunning performance at nationals. "She is very consistent. That's one of her strengths. And she's very coachable."


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Now, Bradie Tennell considers the facility her home base and visualizes herself on one of its familiar rinks every time she takes the ice during competition.

"I just try and go out there and do what I do during practice every day," she said. "That's always my goal."

At the national championships this month in San Jose, Tennell skated nearly flawless short and free skate programs to win the title, seemingly coming out of nowhere, according to many analysts.
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Twice world champion Evgenia Medvedeva was upstaged by Russian compatriot Alina Zagitova in the short program at the European championships on Thursday as the Olympic gold medal favorite made her comeback following a two-month injury layoff.

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The 15-year-old Zagitova, who won the Grand Prix Final last month while her training partner Medvedeva was sidelined with a fractured foot, was rewarded with a score of 80.27 points for her short program which featured a cleanly-executed triple Lutz-triple loop combination.

Medvedeva, who has not lost a competition for more than two years, finished second with 78.57 points after stepping out of her double Axel.

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“I‘m not pleased with my performance today but I still have time to make adjustments,” said Medvedeva, who grimaced at the end of her skate.

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“My foot recovered very quickly. I never thought I would say this but I am glad that I have felt that this is my sport. I missed the competitions and training. It was a difficult period.”

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- What do you think about today's box office? - the question of Zagitova.

- I'm happy, I did it, however, there are small flaws. But I skated well for myself.

- What is it like to bypass on your first European Championship Evgeny Medvedev?

- Can I not answer this question? I have not yet departed ...

- At all, native walls are crushed, but you, it turns out, inspired?

- This is the best experience in my life. I first participated in such major competitions at home, I really liked it!

- At the expense of what was added in the short program in comparison with the championship of Russia in St. Petersburg?

- I worked on stability.

- You did not have 0.6 points to the world record ...

- True? I did not know, I do not follow it at all.

- Who do you consider to be your main rival?

- Herself.

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- You have ballet programs. How much did you use the elements of Russian ballet in your productions?

- I watch it on video. I recently went to look, I do not remember, the truth, on what. I am engaged with the choreographer, I am engaged in hands, in general everything, than only it is possible.

- You have grown so much in the last year ...

- Compared with last year, it grew by about five centimeters.

- When Caroline Costner first performed at the European Championships, you were less than a year old. What competes with such an experienced skater?

- I do not communicate with her, because I do not know English well. But for me it is an authority, so it's very exciting to compete with it.

- How is your father, a hockey player in the past, can cheer after a good hire?

- Of course, he will call me, but only after an arbitrary program. During the competition we do not communicate - dad does not want to knock down my mood. Can say: "Well, well done, we must move on!"

- What do you think about your rivalry with Yevgenia Medvedeva?

- Zhenya and I are friends. There is a rivalry, but a game one. For example, Zhenya does "3-3-3" and I also try to do the same cascade.

Recall that an arbitrary program for women will be held on Saturday, January 20, and will start at 18.30.
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