For me, the big shocker is that the US Men regained the third spot.
I didn't see that as a reasonable possibility.
3 spots isn't enough for the Russian girls IMO haha. Congrats to So Youn for getting 2 spots for S.Korea!!! Yuna must be so proud I've heard some talk about a Russia ladies' podium sweep at the next worlds. What do you all think? I think if Asada retires and the US girls don't step up their game, it's possible... as for Euros, with Caro gone, a Russian podium sweep is almost inevitable.
Yeah i didn't even think it was possible that Jeremy and Max could get that 3rd spot back and this was before Max's shaky LP. With Jason, Josh, Max and Nathan Chen coming up we need to get these guys out there against the best.
I hope this next season is Josh's breakout, similar to how this past season was so good for Jason.
I think Josh has the elegance and potential of Abbott, without the accompanying baggage.
I'm more interested in the US men than I have been in a while... frankly I haven't been that interested in Men's skating at all for some time.
I want to see a little more fire from Josh. Jason is laid back for sure but he puts it all out there when he's competing and it's paid off. Josh has the bigger jumps and is quad away from being a major force in the sport. His 3axel is a thing of beauty.
For me, the big shocker is that the US Men regained the third spot.
I didn't see that as a reasonable possibility.
I'm just thankful Canada lucked out and did not go down to 1 spot in the Men's after the disappointing skates from Kevin Reynolds.
And thanks to Nam for stepping up his game and having an excellent Sr. Worlds debut considering he has no quads.
And although Abbott didn't get the medal he may have wanted, he did finish higher than Aaron and get the U.S. the 3rd spot back. Considering how many people were raking Abbott over the coals last month and predicting he would cost the U.S. the 3rd spot, that is some amount of redemption.
I'm more willing to eat my words. I really didn't think Jeremy would finish so strongly. Glad he proved me wrong.
I'm more willing to eat my words. I really didn't think Jeremy would finish so strongly. Glad he proved me wrong.
Jeremy did well, although he didn't win a medal though, so I suppose there is still the opportunity for constructive criticism on that point.
Total by country:
Russia: 11United States: 11Canada: 10Japan: 8France: 7Italy: 7China: 7Korea: 5Great Brittan: 5Spain: 5
Guys I don't know if it was discussed but do you know if Team Event will ever be in the WC programm? I actually kinda liked it in Sochi, probably because Russia had won but still.
Technically SoYoun only got the 2 spots because her teammate's 23rd only counts as 16 points. They very nearly lost that second spot.