Figure skater Sofia Shevchenko dancing in ice dance with Andrei Ejlov told that she plans to study somersaults, and also summarized the results of the Russian Grand Prix stage in Magnitogorsk.
On Saturday, at the Russian Grand Prix in Magnitogorsk, Yezhlov became the first skater to perform a somersault in ice dancing. At the end of the competition, Shevchenko and Yezhlov finished fifth with a score of 187.15 points.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has approved somersaults in figure skating in 2024, lifting a ban that had existed for many years. Previously, skaters were fined for performing an element with a two-point deduction.
— Of course, we are very happy that we managed to surprise the judges and spectators. We make it our mission to stand out and be remembered; we want to be a couple with our own face. The emotions are obviously positive. We got the answer we wanted.
— How long did you think about whether to include somersault in the program?
— Honestly, we didn’t think about it for long. Andrey was eager to perform somersaults in the program last year. We had already thought about inserting this element before, but such an opportunity was only possible if it was carried out “in contact with a partner”, as it was written in the regulations. That is, I had to touch Andrey while he was doing a somersault. It was difficult, we tried. However, as soon as the ISU Congress decided that this element could be achieved without the above conditions, we immediately decided to insert it into the program.
— Will you do somersaults every time you start?
— Of course, Andrei will do somersaults at every competition. It is now part of the program, just like all other elements and connectors. We are sure the audience will be waiting for this trick.
—Have you tried doing somersaults?
— I have not tried to do a somersault, but it seems more and more to me that I will have to make a big effort on myself and learn it, because it causes a great response and interest from l ‘outside. I’m not promising anything, but, to be honest, I have some thoughts on this. We think it will take a long time, in a year or two I might surprise you.
— How do you judge this first start of the season?
“We are satisfied with our performance in the first tournament of the season. We wanted to present the productions in a good light, as both programs were very successful this year. There is more motivation to work and improve. We have also seen our weaknesses, our faults that need to be eliminated. We take with us to Moscow new priceless experiences and positive emotions. We would like to thank everyone who supports our couple! The support of the public helps us a lot, inspires us to achieve feats and gives us strength,” Shevchenko told .
Last season, Shevchenko and Yezhlov took eleventh place in the Russian Championship and became sixth at the Spartakiad of the Strongest.
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