Carolina Kostner hunting the fifth European title

Carolina Kostner alla caccia del quinto titolo europeo
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Figure skating - European Championships, 2013, Zagreb

Carolina Kostner hunting the fifth European title

'' A few days from start of the European Championships in figure skating, is shaping the field of participants. So far, there have been notable defections, but the hope is that you add no other package'' s last minute.

The continental event will be hosted by "Dom Sportova" of Zagreb in Croatia, usual home of the prestigious "Golden Spin" and already the scene of the event in 2008. The Croatian capital has been the scene of the continental event in 1974 and also in 1979. The competitions will open Wednesday, Jan. 23 with the short-dance and will conclude on Saturday 26 with free map female. The final gala will be held, instead, Sunday 27. Among the most important topics of the event'','' should be reported to the pursuit of Carolina Kostner and Savchenko / Szolkowy at the fifth European title, not to mention the presence of the seven-time continental champion Evgeni Plushenko It will be followed with attention the numerous and fierce Italian patrol, which will be presented at the starting line with the ambitions of the first floor. In particular, thanks to the'' absence of defending champions Pechalat / Bourzat, the'' target for the pair dance Cappellini / Lanotte goes far beyond a placing in the top three positions. In optical podium, do not start even beaten Valentina Marchei and Berton / Hotarek. DANCE (updated with'' order down on the ice) PAIRS OF ARTISTIC (updated with'' order down on the ice) FIELD MEN (updated with'' order of descent on the ice) Sector FEMALE (updated with'' order of descent on the ice)
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