Britain's Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby Fall Short at European Figure Skating Championships
Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby, Britain's top figure skaters, failed to medal at the European Championships after a dramatic fall in the pairs event. The pair secured seventh place with a score of 173.52 points.
The British duo had been expected to challenge for the podium but a wobbly jump from Vaipan-Law led to a tumbledom that saw them fall behind Russia's Evgenia Tarasova and Aljaz Skaraj in the standings.
Despite their disappointing finish, Vaipan-Law and Digby showed flashes of promise throughout their performance. Their execution was strong, with tight choreography and precise footwork on display.
However, it was a single jump that ultimately cost them dear. A fall from Vaipan-Law sent the crowd gasping in shock, while Tarasova and Skaraj seized the opportunity to overtake the British pair in the standings.
The result will be a bitter pill for Britain's skating fans to swallow, but the 22-year-old Vaipan-Law remains optimistic about her chances at future championships. "We're already looking forward to Tokyo," she said post competition.
Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby, Britain's top figure skaters, failed to medal at the European Championships after a dramatic fall in the pairs event. The pair secured seventh place with a score of 173.52 points.
The British duo had been expected to challenge for the podium but a wobbly jump from Vaipan-Law led to a tumbledom that saw them fall behind Russia's Evgenia Tarasova and Aljaz Skaraj in the standings.
Despite their disappointing finish, Vaipan-Law and Digby showed flashes of promise throughout their performance. Their execution was strong, with tight choreography and precise footwork on display.
However, it was a single jump that ultimately cost them dear. A fall from Vaipan-Law sent the crowd gasping in shock, while Tarasova and Skaraj seized the opportunity to overtake the British pair in the standings.
The result will be a bitter pill for Britain's skating fans to swallow, but the 22-year-old Vaipan-Law remains optimistic about her chances at future championships. "We're already looking forward to Tokyo," she said post competition.
... you feel for Ana and Luke, they looked like they had it all set up for a podium spot, but that one little fall cost them big time 
. Still, 7th place isn't too shabby, and I'm sure they'll be back stronger than ever 
. I love how optimistic Ana is about the future tho... Tokyo here they come! 
. Russia's girls were on fire today 
, no doubt about it. But you know what? I still think our girl Anastasia has tons of potential 
. And let's not forget, they did have some amazing moments on the ice - that choreography was insane 
! Can't wait to see what they do next 
Anastasia and Luke were so close too, it's def a bummer for the Brits skating fans 
. but hey, 22-year-old Anastasia is already looking ahead to Tokyo 
, maybe she'll bounce back stronger next time? 
. u gotta feel for luke too, he's been skating with her since they were kids 
. anyway, 7th place is still a great achievement, but u can't help feeling like they let themselves down 
. gotta give 'em credit though, their routine was fire 
what's up with these Brits and their fall? I mean, I feel for them, they were in it till the end, but that jump just wasn't meant to be 
. Anastasia's all about that confidence though, gotta respect her positivity 
. Still, can't help but wonder what could've been if they'd landed that one jump 
so sad to see ana and luky not bring home a medal... they had some great moments in that performance, I mean who can deny those tight choreo and footwork tho? 
but that one jump just went wrong and it was like game over for them. Russia's girls were on fire 
ana seems pretty chill about it though, still keeping her eyes on Tokyo... I guess you can't win 'em all 
. I knew they were a strong contender, but that one wobbly jump from Anastasia was all it took to throw them off the podium 
. But, you know, at least 22-year-old Vaipan-Law is staying positive and looking forward to Tokyo 
? Still can't shake off the feeling that they should've done better tho 
that's so bittersweet lol Anastasia and Luke were on fire till that one jump went wrong 
still super proud of them tho, 7th place isn't bad considering they came up against some tough competition 
But that wobbly jump from Anastasia had everyone on the edge of their seats 
. I'm keeping an eye on her, she's got that potential! 
. But hey, at least 22-year-old Anastasia is staying positive about the future 
? like, anastasia vaipan-law had a wobbly jump and the whole team is on edge... what's the point of even competing if you're not gonna enjoy it 
still gotta give em props 4 keepin' it together tho 
& yessss, tokyo here we come... 
Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented British pair 
. I feel bad for Luke and Anastasia, they looked like a well-oiled machine out there 