1998 Elena Liashenko - Worlds SP Ukraine

Elena knocked on the door of the World podium for many years, and like the music says here, "If it takes forever, we were willing to wait for her!" She was a strong jumper, sometimes remeniscent of Dorothy Hamill (although in this program she bears a striking resemblance to Linda Fratianne), who would eventually put out a number of very memorable programs. She finally won a European Silver in 2004 and a Bronze in 2005.

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[k9henrydog]

Well, this is an early video....she became quite lovely, but there was always a telegraphing of jumps on her part.....As far as stroking goes, that was all thrown out the window in 1990 with the school figures.....She was eventually a European Silver medalist, and a few good performances might have boosted her a few places....but Ice is slippery!!! Dependable skaters seem to be few and far between these days!!  thanks for your comments, and best wishes

[patrick johnson]

She also takes way too long to set up the jumps. I am sure this bothered the judges and always held her back!

[k9henrydog]

Thanks for the update! I looked quite over that one!! best wishes

[metsdudenj]

I think why her line never quite made the level of great, is that her feet are awkward when she strokes and when she sets up jump