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aflawedfashion · 6 months

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With the way Russian women's figure skating is looking right now, if Russia is allowed back in international competition, I hope Liza decides to go for one more try at the Olympics. It's not a guarantee, but I genuinely feel like she has a shot at qualifying for the first time at the age of 29

#fourth time's the charm right #the minimum age is now 17 and eteri's camp is not looking as strong #if Liza can keep her triple axel she's easily competitive with the other skaters in Russia now #again no guarantees but she'd be in the game #I think whether or not Russia is allowed back into international competition next season is going to be a big factor #in her decision to retire or not #she cited it as one of the reasons she's not competing this season #and she wrote a couple paragraphs about how she knows it will be harder to come back from a year off #but she says she's healthy and confident she won't lose her triple axel and she'll be able to do it if she wants #and really after 16 seasons without a break it's smart to take that break now #better now when there's no real competition on the line #she also has Grand Prix spots if she wants them #which the other Russian women are not guaranteed because even kamila hasn't been to a senior worlds #and since Liza placed second at her last senior worlds and anyone who places top six before taking time off #can claim spots when they come back then she should have them #she wouldn't be in a bad place when Russia is allowed back in #so we'll see what happens with that #and even if she does choose to retire she's one of the few Russian women who had a full career in recent years #she outlasted a lot of competitors #but I really do hope she decides to go for it #or even one more Russian nationals for a big send off #she's currently tied for the most Russian nationals ever #one more and it's all hers

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