2015 Canadian Nationals Senior Men Free Skate, Jan. 24
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Yep. And he seemed to be mentally solid as well.
And if Roman starts to get the big jumps, that's a second promising young man.
I think training with two of the world's best has also been really good for him.
Nam was way ahead of the pack by a whole mile. I don't include Roman Sadovsky in this pack. Actually he was so good I would have put him on 3rd place. He was much better than Liam Firus.
Yes, Roman popped his Lutz, but he was amazing, no other mistake! 15 years old. Huge growth spurt...what a beautiful kid.
Yes, Roman popped his Lutz, but he was amazing, no other mistake! 15 years old. Huge growth spurt...what a beautiful kid.
The great thing with Nam is when he goes for his jumps, I never think for a second that he's not going to land it. I never even believe he's going to have a sketchy landing. He just consistently nails every single jump.
^ Agree that I would have had Roman in third! I just don't like Liam AT ALL, sorry, and I'm glad to see Jeremy going to Worlds instead of him (presumably). These youngsters are so mentally strong I tell you...
^ Agree that I would have had Roman in third! I just don't like Liam AT ALL, sorry, and I'm glad to see Jeremy going to Worlds instead of him (presumably). These youngsters are so mentally strong I tell you...
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I don't even know what to say about a skate with a fall on a triple axel/quad supposedly putting the "pressure" on the leader, as per the commentator. Such is the state of Canadian skating
The fields are not strong enough in the men's competition. Canada's strenght is in Ice Dance now
This is huge. With all the spotlight and the pressure of having a national title on the line many before him have crumbled. Not Nam. He thrived under spotlight and pressure here.
And he's already making a statement saying that he wants gold in 2018. He doesn't have to say that, as I don't think a lot of people are thinking quite so far ahead just yet considering he's still 16, but he's going there already. I think he ENJOYS the pressure and welcomes it.
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Oh he has said that he's aiming for Olympic gold in Pyeongchang even before this season started.
And as you noted, that speaks well of his mental strength. If he continues to improve at his current pace, Patrick will have real competition at home, and I think the rivalry will be good for both of them.Oh he has said that he's aiming for Olympic gold in Pyeongchang even before this season started.
Yes, I think the rivalry between Nam and Patrick for Canadian titles and between Nam and Hanyu/Javi in the training environment will really help push everyone involved.
He always had the showmanship. But I really think Orser has been instrumental in helping improve his technical elements. Joanne McLeod only seems to be able to take her skaters so far... He wouldn't be where he is now if he had stayed with her.
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3 Cricket brothers at World podium ? Possible
That would be freaking awesome!
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I don't even know what to say about a skate with a fall on a triple axel/quad supposedly putting the "pressure" on the leader, as per the commentator. Such is the state of Canadian skating
Nasty just nasty. Canada certainly is in a lull right now minus Rochette or I guess rather Osmond and Chan. I note looking at Chan's performance in October - he would have won hands down. Even with the triple axel shakey and shakey quads at the JapanOpen he still had far harder and better elements.
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Well I don't think Nam is a world contender - yet. THe judges love the quadless Jason Brown who would beat him with a flick of a ponytail. He still is a bit juniorish but he is just 16 years old - old I guess compared to Roman. Liam has wonderful skating skills but he isn't the level of Buttle or Chan nor does he have the triple axel at least. But in Canada the level is so low.. Sadly I agree good for J10 going for the quad though it seems kind of like well it is worth more with a fall than a triple toe might as well try it
But boy ws it close; Liam must be furious about that last spin. But he did win a bronze. So close but sentimentally ay for J10. I still think Chan has far more sophistication and higher skating skills than Nam though not to mention harder jumps - Though Chan is well advised to get another quad or at least 2 triple axels that are solid in his free. Nam has been so consistent- kind of like a young Michelle Kwan - that is exactly what he needs to hope happens - in the next year he gets stronger skating skills and artistry and then watch out world I am curious how well he can compete with the American boys.
But boy ws it close; Liam must be furious about that last spin. But he did win a bronze. So close but sentimentally ay for J10. I still think Chan has far more sophistication and higher skating skills than Nam though not to mention harder jumps - Though Chan is well advised to get another quad or at least 2 triple axels that are solid in his free. Nam has been so consistent- kind of like a young Michelle Kwan - that is exactly what he needs to hope happens - in the next year he gets stronger skating skills and artistry and then watch out world I am curious how well he can compete with the American boys.I hardly think the Americans are the guys Nam needs to worry about most. I'd be looking more at Hanyu and the other Japanese men, Javier, Patrick, hell, even Kovtun/Voronov before I'd worry about any Americans.
To clarify I'm not saying he'd beat them easily. Nah not at all, not yet. Just there are other people to worry about first before them.
To clarify I'm not saying he'd beat them easily. Nah not at all, not yet. Just there are other people to worry about first before them.
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Skater Boy, I agree that Nam isn't a world contender yet. But he's young, has loads of talent, and has been improving very quickly since moving to Orser. And apparently he has an incredible work ethic (which probably explains the improvement). I think his future is very bright
