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theskategatsby · 11 months

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Heartbreak Olympics: Beijing 2022

It's decided; Kamila Valieva, Alexandra aka Sasha Trusova and Anna Sherbakova will represent Russia at the 2022 Olympics. They are all under the same coach, the infamous Eteri Tutberidze.

First up: the team event. This event consists of 8 parts, a short and a free program for each discipline. Surprisingly enough, Kamila Valieva, the favourite to win it all, is chosen for BOTH the short and the free program. This is surprising, seeing as both Anna and Sasha missed out on an opportunity to win a gold medal here. To nobodies surprise, Russia wins the team event. However, right before the medal ceremony, the ISU releases a statement saying that the medal ceremony will be postponed. After a while it becomes clear that someone on the Russian team has tested positive for a drug test. This is none other than the 'perfect' Kamila Valieva. While the investigation is ongoing, Kamila will be allowed to practise and compete, but if she ends up on the podium, there will be no ceremony.

With Kamila possibly out of the way for the gold medal, everyone looks at Sasha to win first place. When, on the 15th of February, the short program rolls around, Kamila places first, to nobodies surprise. Anna places second, and on third place we have the Japanese Kaori Sakamoto, and on fourth place, Sasha. Sadly, Sasha fell on her triple axel, which she had not been able to land even a single time in competition that season. This ended up dragging her total score down by a lot.

Next up: the free program. From the three Eteri girls, Sasha is up first. Her performance contains 5 quads and she lands them all, therefore making her the first woman in history to land five quads in the olympics. Sasha is pleased with her performance and thinks she will win the gold medal. This is because Eteri promised her that if she landed those 5 quads, she would win.

After Sasha, it's Anna's turn, she delivers a near perfect performance, landing all her jumps including two quads. At the kiss&cry, when Anna receives her scores and Sasha realises that Anna has more points than her, she breaks down crying and screaming "YOU ALL KNEW ". While this is all happening, it's Kamila's turn.

Everyone expects Kamila to deliver another perfect performance, but to everyones surprise, she delivers the worst performance of her life. She falls on most jumps, and the ones she does land are wobbly. As soon as the gets off, Eteri starts scolding her for her performance. When Kamila receives her scores at the kiss&cry, and realises she is off the podium, she says 'at least the medal ceremony won't be cancelled now' and breaks down in tears.

Anna Sherbakova is the new olympic champion, with Sasha Trusova second, Kaori Sakamoto third and Kamila Valieva in fourth.

Anna, who has just won the competition that she worked for her entire life, isn't celebrating. Her coach and all of her other trainers are busy trying to comfort either Sasha, who is still crying and saying she never wants to skate again, or Kamila, who broke down under all the pressure from the public. Anna later said that the first feeling she had when finding out she won, was empty.

Sasha, who hasn't won a major competition in three years, thought that this would be her moment, especially because Eteri promised her that win if she landed 5 quads. Some of the things Sasha said are: "Everyone has a gold medal, everyone, but not me. I hate skating. I hate it. I hate this sport. I will never skate again. Never," and "I haven't been winning major events for three years. I always try to reach a goal, I always add more quads,". This entire situation is even more heartbreaking when you add that Anna and Sasha used to be best friends, and they share their room at the olympics. Since the olympics, there have been no signs of them still being friends.

Anna, Sasha and Kamila have all endured years and years of abuse at Eteri's camp, from skating while injured to not being allowed to gain any weight. All of this just leads me to wonder, was it worth it?

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Anna Sherbakova: short program, free program

Alexandra/Sasha Trusova: short program, free program

Kamila Valieva: short program, free program

#ice skating #skating stuff #quad skating #figure skating #aggressive skating #eteri tutberidze #beijing 2022 #olympics #anna sherbakova #kamila valieva #sasha trusova #alexandra trusova

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furbysintheattic · 1 year

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Aaaaaaa! I love my skates so much!

#roller skates #quad skating #rollerskates

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bearheadwood · 29 days

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Skating is improving, child is getting better at framing video.

#rollerskating #quad skating #practice

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ickypatchi · 2 years

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1 of 3 lesbian sport illustrations. Roller Derby!

#my art #roller derby #quad skating #rollerskating

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og2002femme · 1 year

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#not mine #girlblogging #diary #rollerskates #roller skating #quad skating #nostagiacore #dreamcore #soft grunge #indie sleaze #grunge #emocore #skins #grunge revival #2014 revival #2014 nostalgia #2014core #2014 tumblr

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seventytwoowls · 2 years

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the rollerskating experience is spending hours doing tricks that would stun the average man only to completely eat shit on the way home because a twig decided to acquaint itself with the space between your wheels

#rollerskating #rollerblading #inline skating #quad skating #I skated downhill for like ten minutes yesterday only to almost flip because of a miniscule pothole

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francisdelapena · 1 year

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#photographers on tumblr #roller skating #quadskates #quad skating #flash photography

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itsjosayhello · 1 year

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Learning how to skate again :)

So, I recently bought some skates and I'm trying to learn how to skate again. I know how to go forwards lmao, but I want to learn MORE! I want to be confident in my balance and learn to dance!

What are some tips and tricks?

Do you have any drills that you practice?

What types of places do you practice?

I try to go to the roller rink, but (1) big crowds make me so wobbly. I always feel like I'm going to crash into someone. (2) I don't really have the money to be paying $6-10 every other day...

#black rollerskaters #roller skates #quad skating #black skaters #days of skate #skatergirl #I'm trying lol #skates #someone please help

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blue-kyber · 9 months

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I can only ever dream of being this confident on skates. I bladed as a kid, but now I'm on quads. I love my quads.

For anyone who's never street skated, the roads might look smooth, but they aren't. There are cracks, potholes, debris, and uneven paving. The lines aren't flat, either. Street symbols have a relief to them. They're raised slightly. Street skating is a whole different beast from rink skating.

The fact that these guys can take it like it's a rink floor and be badass at doing it is amazing, and I'll admit, inspiring.

It's 11pm and I want to go skate.

When you're in control, skating can feel like flying. There's nothing like the feeling of the wind in your hair and the freedom it gives. :)

#roller skating to a cool song #skating #roller blading #quad skating #Youtube

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b-nxx · 1 year

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happy 1 year skateversary 2 me <|:^)

#roller skating #quad skating #i can finally go backwards in large crowds without panicking #the blogger

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theskategatsby · 7 months

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Ultra C elements

Hi! I recently realised that not everyone reading these posts knows figure skating terms so I will be explaining terms like Ultra C elements, under rotation, coaching camps, etc. in the next few posts.

So, what are ultra C elements and why are they so important? Ultra C elements are the most difficult jumps in women's figure skating, this list consists of the triple axel (3.5 rotations) and any quads (quadruple jumps, usually 3.5-4 rotations). Ever since Alexandra Trusova started the quad revolution in women's figure skating, these elements have become crucial in order to win competitions. Sadly, this often happens at the expense of the athletes health, since it requires dangerously low body weight, but that is a discussion for another day.

Sorry for this post being slightly rushed and informal, but I hope this clears it up!

#ultracelements #figure skating #eteri tutberidze #quads #tripleaxel #quad skating #ice skating #theskategatsby

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getfitgoodvibes · 1 year

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Quads Roller Skating Session Prt 3 - GFGV

#youtube #videos #get started #stay strong #stay fit #quad skates #quad skating #roller skates #roller skating #get fit good vibes #fitness workouts

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kittykatt-kait · 2 years

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Skating Journey Day 2

I fell today! That was my goal for the day.

The fear of the first fall is the worst. Once you take that fall and realize it isn't so bad everything gets so much easier. I skated outside for the first time. When I skated years ago I only skated at indoor rinks, so I was excited to get my skates outside.

I also learned a cool way to lace up my skates to help my wide feet from cramping. Shout out to @rollie.skate on Instagram for the awesome blog post about lacing options.

Enjoy these terrible photos of me from the worst angle because I was skating alone.