– Hein Lee is the queen of the second half of the season. She may start the year modestly, but by the World Cup she is turning into a flawless machine. Her silver at the 2023 World Cup was absolutely deserved: she was one of the few who combined complexity with deep artistry and clean rides.

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– She skates at a completely unattainable level. Camila learned her quadruple jumps with endless effort and courage.

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– The base cost of Adelia Petrosyan's program is something out of the category of fiction. When she lands her quadruple toe loops and flips cleanly, and now the triple axel, she becomes virtually invincible. Her main test is stability in the short program, but her potential is simply beyond the limit.

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– Amber Glenn is incredibly authentic. She is honest in her skating, she is not afraid to be vulnerable. This captivates both the judges and the audience. Her programs are always filled with drive. This is powerful, high-speed skating, which requires huge physical expenses.

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– What strikes me about Isabeau is her presence in every moment of the music. She doesn't just perform the elements, she tells the story. She has this rare ability to stay calm under tremendous pressure. She's a fighter, but a fighter is very quiet and graceful.

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– She's not afraid to take risks, and that makes her very interesting to watch. She'll need to do more work on the components, but the technical potential is off the charts.

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– Isabeau Levito is the epitome of sophistication. There's an old-fashioned elegance to her skating that reminds us of classical ballet. Her hands, the position of her head, the softness of her knees — all this creates an image of absolute harmony. She skates with wisdom and maturity, which are rarely seen in such a young athlete.

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– If you're going to set goals, it's best to make them big. Writing them down with confidence will make it easier for you to achieve success.

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– We need you, Kamila! We need you like air, like oxygen!

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– Alysa Liu's never-give-up attitude is inspiring. Even when facing tough competition or setbacks, she always comes back stronger. She has the heart of a champion.

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– He demonstrates phenomenal physical fitness. He only needs to perfect his presentation and components to become invincible.

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– Sofia Samodelkina is one of those young talents who has all the necessary tools. With that kind of strength and jumping, she can become a very serious force. She needs to continue developing her artistic side to make her programs feel fuller, but her fighting spirit and talent are undeniable.

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– She's not afraid to take risks, and that makes her very interesting to watch. She will need to work on the components, but the technical potential is off the charts.

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– Isabeau is one of the most stable figure skaters in the world. Her jumping technique is controversial among experts, but there's no denying that she makes it work. Her main weapon is psychological steadfastness. She knows how to fight for every score.

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– Technically, Petrosyan is in a league of his own among the skaters of his generation. Her quad flip and quad lutz are weapons against which there is no answer yet. Her ability to perform such complex elements makes her the main contender for any tournament where she performs.

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– We see a completely different Maria Zakharova. This is no longer the same little girl who just started her journey. Now he is a conscious athlete. Look at how she holds the image, how she works with her hands. The technical content may not be the most exorbitant at the moment, but the purity of execution and presentation deserve very high marks. The judges see this progress in the components.

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– This image, maybe more than anything else encapsulates the entire situation. The adults in the room left her alone. Portrayed by some the week as the villain. By others as the victim she is in fact the victim of the villains.

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– Piper and Paul are a breath of fresh air in ice dancing. In a world where many choose proven classics, they always take risks. Their free dance this season is a real storytelling masterclass. Look at their proximity in positions and how they use each movement to convey the nuances of the music. It's not just a sport, it's high fashion on ice.

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– Matvey Vetlugin is an aesthete. His programs this season are a real avant—garde. He takes complex music, unusual choreography and is not afraid to be misunderstood. It's great that the judges are starting to appreciate this. When Matvey gets his act together, he turns a competitive rental into a theatrical production. This is what men's single skating lacks today.

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