The choice was between Liza and Evgenia, not Stanislava. Liza definitely deserved 3rd spot. her score at international competitions is higher and she has 3A. There are two explanation:either RusFed is corrupted and this decision is dictated by favoritism or they are just sincerely rooting for Evgenia and totally ignored bases of fair sport. Anyway I feel sorry for Liza and wish her not to give up.
I understand your point of view, I guess the problem is, I don't see Sasha as a child, she is strong-minded competitor and champion, I really admire her for such spirit. Its second quad season for Sasha and her quads seem much better to me.
There is always risk... I've read her interviews and as I understand she loves jumps, Sasha said- if you have strong technique you'll minimize the risk
No one forces her to do quads. she chose such path.
I agree, I don't like just jumps, but I see that Sasha has huge potential and strong character, she will improve, just give her some time.
I think it's great happiness to witness such big moment in figure skating history.
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