8 hours ago, Yatagarasu said:

To answer my own question, Zhenya has ankle ligaments problems, and had not trained a lot prior to CoR. Seems like it's persisting, as she was limping to interview today. I'd say her right leg is worse but overall it looks like she is having issues. Wishing her all the best, and major props for performing today, but what even is this season 

 

OMG, no! Come on, skating gods, are you fucking up everyone prior to Olympics? Why!?

Please recover fully, Zhenya. 

8 hours ago, Yatagarasu said:

To answer my own question, Zhenya has ankle ligaments problems, and had not trained a lot prior to CoR. Seems like it's persisting, as she was limping to interview today. I'd say her right leg is worse but overall it looks like she is having issues. Wishing her all the best, and major props for performing today, but what even is this season 

omg I didn't know zhenya is injured  why is everything so wrong this season?!  hope she'll be fine skating the FP today...

8 hours ago, Yatagarasu said:

To answer my own question, Zhenya has ankle ligaments problems, and had not trained a lot prior to CoR. Seems like it's persisting, as she was limping to interview today. I'd say her right leg is worse but overall it looks like she is having issues. Wishing her all the best, and major props for performing today, but what even is this season 

ohhhh boy ))): i hope she gets better soon...she seems to be the type to tough through it but I'm more wary of Eteri's team with their philosophy towards training... whoever's making voodoo dolls can kindly STOP now

 

(do you have a source? I assume it's in Russian but has Western media reported anything?)

*sigh* freakin' h***. Skating gods, you guys better not copy the ISU as a rolemodel for work ethic. You've had spotty protection over the mens' field for most of recent history, really never did any protection over the pairs. Please at least put some effort into the ladies this season? Oh, and help Yuzu while you're at it. 

 

As for JSF- well I won't give up on my 2 picks, because both girls are known for fighting back against adversity with a vengence (Mai in Helsinki anyone?).

7 minutes ago, kaerb said:

(do you have a source? I assume it's in Russian but has Western media reported anything?)

 

It's Max actually 

 

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(M): Another one: What are Medvedeva’s physical problems?

She has some problems in the ligaments of an ankle that are keeping her from training to the fullest.
She usually trains a lot and really hard, paying attention to the tiniest details, so for now, she’s not able to train as she’s used to and that’s why she simplified her programs at the Rostelecom Cup. 

kiss&cry #5

 

You can see limping here.

Just now, Yatagarasu said:

 

It's Max actually 

 

kiss&cry #5

Wow, he has ninja sources everywhere o_O 

 

I doubt we'll see any of this reported officially unless she actually has bad results though. I really hope she's not putting long-term strain on herself but she's definitely better than yuzu at simplifying her programs and skating well so hopefully she's doing what she needs to do to recover well

Zhenia with health issues, too ... no way, this gp season is a mess ... 

@kaerb that he does. And well, there was talk about something before but yes, this is the one source I trust. I doubt too that they'll say anything officially, if they haven't by NHK. I think now we see why no Rippons on all jumps, even though she has worked on that, etc but knock on wood, she can do well here and then rest some more. They seem to be trying to take care of her but well, Zhenya is another head-strong one, so she probably has her own ideas. Fingers and toes crossed she heals quickly and well. 

 

And good morning everyone. Though I am not really awake.

 

YT link, if anyone needs it?

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH1qKYsq5C4

 

Goodluck Soyoun!

Gorgeous dress ... but the jumps are not there for her today ... 

This is painful to watch - poor kid 

Soyoun  why???

Aaaaaaaaah......

I decided to watch after having cinnamon buns and peach tea. I think I feel better than yesterday but these ladies are