Kevin Aymoz

[Jeanie19]

he is the first french man to qualify after Amodio's retirement, right?

Yes. Amodio went in the 2010-2011 season, he finished 6th.

 

[Merelhyn]

I just wanted to share this wonderful picture of Kévin at the Internationaux de France!

 

[MGstyle]

Beautiful photo, thank you for sharing @Merelhyn :luv17:
Our precious, emotional Kevin... I really hope he just don't think about anything, just go out there and let it rip in Turin!!!!

 

[aname]

The latest IceTalk episode featured Jackie Wong and Ashley Wagner talking about Kevin and the pressure that comes with him being the first Frenchman in quite a while to have a chance at medalling at major competitions.

The segment starts around the 35 min mark: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nhk-trophy-breakdown-grand-prix-final-spots-locked/id1435989156?i=1000458011280

Tomorrow, he's going to be the first to skate (SP time schedule) and I'm already feeling nervous for him! I don't even care about placements and results, I just don't want to see a sad Kevin!

 

[MGstyle]

The latest IceTalk episode featured Jackie Wong and Ashley Wagner talking about Kevin and the pressure that comes with him being the first Frenchman in quite a while to have a chance at medalling at major competitions.

The segment starts around the 35 min mark: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nhk-trophy-breakdown-grand-prix-final-spots-locked/id1435989156?i=1000458011280

Tomorrow, he's going to be the first to skate (SP time schedule) and I'm already feeling nervous for him! I don't even care about placements and results, I just don't want to see a sad Kevin!

That is so unfair of the French Fed/Public to put a pressure on him like this because of the achievements or non of the past skaters... this is such a glorious moment for him to enjoy to the max (I really don't think he was expecting to be there at the beginning of the season!), a unique opportunity at such a big stage. Let him just soak in the atmosphere and have fun... and probably that will give the biggest possibility for us to see him at the very best!

 

[aname]

(I really don't think he was expecting to be there at the beginning of the season!)

True. He's already come a long way!

This article has some nice quotes from him: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/live-practice-2019-isu-grand-prix-figure-skating-final/

"For me, it's new so I'm going to take the experience this season and just do my best. I'm just happy to be here. When I was young I never imagined I would be here."

He's starting to get used to competing with the best, and gives himself a pep talk every time he is about to perform:

"I know I'm always saying the same thing but... they're saying my name and I'm saying like, 'You are there because you love it. So go.'"

GO KEVIN!

 

[elektra blue]

 

[Imov]

Wishing Kevin the best experience in the GPF.

 

[RemyRose]

Kevin

 

[lariko]

That was a beautiful SP!

 

[Jeanie19]

Kevin. what a great performance.

 

[MGstyle]

Oh my Kevin That was tres fantastique!!!!! It started off with such a drama with the music fail I was oh gawd they are making him even more nervous but oh boy did he rose to the occasion instead! I was all Silvia Fontanaing all through his performance I can't be more proud of him!!!

 

[Imov]

So far, so good. Congratulations Kevin.
Keep up the good work.

 

[RemyRose]

Congrats to Kevin! GPF bronze!

 

[Jeanie19]

How exciting for Kevin. Bronze at his first GPF!!! :thumbsup:

 

[ruga]

That was so beautiful! Very well deserved bronze. I love his passion and dedication every time he skates and also his unique programs. Hope he goes on to win even more medals this season.

 

[MGstyle]

Excuse my biased little mind of a stan... Kevin's bronze carries the weight, appearance and significance of a pure gold in my heart

 

[lariko]

Brilliant performance, huge grats on the bronze!

 

[Danibellerika]

Congratulations on getting the bronze, Kevin! I knew there was something about you during 2018 ACI! I know you wanted to simply medal at Euros, but I think you should set your sights on the top step!! You'd far and away deserve it!

 

[ladyjane]

Kevin's reactions in the K&C really made my day. It's really nice to see someone respond so emotionally. Gets me crying every time (and I've now watched it 3 times already), and in a really good way. And the result was well-deserved. A wonderful skate, and the small fall didn't distract because he remained in the flow of his skate. Phenomenal!!!