Sport Express has published an interview with the legendary coach Tatyana Tarasova. In particular, Tatyana Anatolyevna was asked what is the future of eminent Russian athletes such as Yulia Lipnitskaya, Adelina Sotnikova and even Evgeni Plushenko. According to Tatyana Tarasova, these skaters have almost no prospects.
As for Yulia Lipnitskaya, a young figure skater who became one of the brightest participants in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Tatyana Tarasova does not believe that she will ever be able to achieve new heights in sports. Tarasova is sure that Lipnitskaya's "finest hour" has already struck.
“People will always remember the girl in the red dress. Julia graced the games in Sochi. She received such recognition, after which the athlete begins a different path "- Tatiana Tarasova thinks.
The last successful performance of Yulia Lipnitskaya was the third place in the Rostelecom Cup in the short program. However, due to an old injury, Julia did not manage to “skate” the free program, and she ended up in last place.
Tatyana Tarasova is no less skeptical about the prospects for another sensation in the Sochi Olympics, Adelina Sotnikova. According to the legendary coach, Adeline's recovery process took too long. Now the girl can be found more often at social events than at sports. When asked whether she believes in the rehabilitation of Sotnikova, Tarasova replied with a laconic "No".
With regard to Evgeni Plushenko, who recently took up coaching, Tatyana Anatolyevna refused to make forecasts. On the one hand, he can really convey to young people the experience that will be useful to them in their careers. But on the other hand, Tatyana Tarasova doubts that Eugene is capable of raising at least one Olympic champion.
Honored coach of Russia Tatyana Tarasova spoke about the possible transition of Olympic champion Yulia Lipnitskaya to pair skating. In her opinion, the young skater has just begun to make progress, and the proposal to change the program will only harm her before the competition.
"Disgrace and hooliganism is the real thing to talk about it!" - Tarasova was indignant. She added that Lipnitskaya is preparing for the Moscow international tournament - the Grand Prix stage.
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The coach emphasized that during the two-year recovery period, the skater began to skate better. "She is rolling out a short program, she is almost rolling out a free program. It should be so undermined before the competition! Who allowed this to be done in the middle of the season, when a person is focused on the fight?" - quotes Tarasova "R-Sport".
According to her, Lipnitskaya is now at an important stage in her career, "is conquering this world back." "It's not a shame to undermine her confidence with some stupid proposals!" - the mentor concluded angrily.
Recall that the famous figure skater and coach Oleg Vasiliev made an official offer to Yulia Lipnitskaya. According to him, an 18-year-old athlete should start a career in pair skating. So she will be able to cope with the psychological trauma received after the 2014 Games, Vasiliev is sure.
"In my opinion, the Sochi Olympics was the peak of her sports career. The program that Ilya Averbukh put on her; the skating that she showed; her red dress that the whole world remembered ... And then Yulia began to change her body: she began grow up, there was a hormonal explosion, and she could not cope with the weight, "- said Vasiliev.
Honored Coach of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova is currently filming in the semifinals of the TV project “Children on Ice. Stars". The woman is the main judge of the show, in which children from different cities of Russia take part. Recently, journalists met with Tatyana Anatolyevna and talked with her about figure skating. Tarasova admitted that she looks forward to the Olympic Games. “I look forward to a big fight in the national team for each athlete to join the team,” she shared.
During the conversation with reporters, the coach made it clear that she did not doubt the skill of the two-time world champion and record holder Evgenia Medvedeva. As for Adelina Sotnikova, the sports legend does not believe that she will be able to return to her previous level. Speaking about the figure skater's mentor, Tatyana Anatolyevna did not go into details. “When Evgeni Plushenko takes over as a coach, then I’ll believe,” she said.
Journalists also asked Tatyana Tarasova for her opinion on the possible return to the sport of Yulia Lipnitskaya, whom everyone admired at the games in Sochi in 2014. However, now, several years after the athlete's triumph, many are skeptical that she will again be able to surprise everyone with her achievements. Tatyana Anatolyevna was among those who want Julia to try herself in other activities. Tarasova believes that Lipnitskaya will not be able to impress fans of figure skating.
“She is a star who shone in her time, thanks to her for that. Julia graced the Olympic Games in Sochi with her participation. People will never forget her - a girl in a red dress. A letter was sent to her by the genius of cinema Steven Spielberg. Did someone send you such a letter? No? I don't either. And he sent it to her. She received full recognition. For some it is like that, for others it is different. Then some other path begins, ”said the coach.
Recall that in February of this year, Tatyana Tarasova celebrated her anniversary. The legendary athlete is 70 years old. On this joyful occasion, she decided to throw a grand party at GUM, at which she brought together many celebrities. In addition, Tarasova organized an evening at the capital's Luzhniki Stadium. There were so many people wishing to celebrate the round date together with the honored trainer of the USSR that they had to do three shows.
In a recent interview, Tatyana Anatolyevna admitted that she received job offers from abroad. Foreign athletes turn to Tarasova for help before the Olympic season. However, the coach does not consider these options. "Because I decided so," - quotes her "Sport-Express".
When asked by a journalist, will we still see Yulia Lipnitskaya on the ice, Tatyana Tarasova answered in the negative. "She is a star who flashed in her time. Thank her for that," the coach said and added that the girl received recognition, after which the athletes "begin some other path."
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She stressed that Lipnitskaya will forever remain in the memory of Russians. "Julia has graced the Olympic Games in Sochi with her participation. People will never forget the girl in a red dress," - quotes the honored coach of the USSR "Sport Express".
Tarasova recalled that even Western celebrities showed respect for the young figure skater: “The genius of cinema Steven Spielberg sent her a letter.
The possibilities of Adelina Sotnikova were also skeptically assessed. “No,” Tarasova answered succinctly when asked if she believes in the rehabilitation of the 2014 Olympic champion.
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She is in no hurry with predictions about the former student of Evgeni Plushenko, who took up coaching. "When it takes place, then I will believe," Tarasova said.
Earlier, a numerologist predicted the end of the black streak in Lipnitskaya's life. According to the expert, Yulia will be lucky and upon reaching the age of 21 she will again declare herself. We add that on June 5, 2017, the Olympic champion turned 19 years old.
