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In this episode of In The Loop, Karly (@cyberswansp), Kite (@mossyzinc) and Sam (@quadlutze) discuss the fifth stop of the 18-19 Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Rostelecom Cup 2018!

Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/11/20/episode-18-transcript

Injuries at Rostelecom Cup 2:37

Pairs 16:50

Ladies 22:59

Ice Dance 35:09

Men 43:14

News mentioned in this episode

Li Zijun (CHN) announces retirement: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIAVxRBFeO/

Andrew Torgashev (USA) WD from JGPF, Stephen Gogolev called up: http://www.isuresults.com/events/gpjgpf1819/Entries_JuniorMen.htm

Javier Fernandez (ESP) confirms plans to compete at Euros 2019: https://fs-gossips.com/javier-fernandez-i-hope-to-win-the-seventh-european-title-in-a-row/

Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier (USA) WD from IDF: http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03108934.htm

Chafik Besseghier (FRA) WD from IDF: http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03108932.htm

Yuna Shiraiwa (JPN) meets crowdfunding goal in under 2 days: https://actnow.jp/project/figure_skate_shiraiwa/detail

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