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Thanks for positing the interview @Lunalovesskating .:clap:

I am going to put our Jason fan fest member and professional translator @Ross74 on the spot: if you have time (and only if you have time) is there anything we should know from this interview that has not already been translated or that Google translator would not quite capture?;)

Sorry for being a noodge:biggrin:
 
Wow, now that I have had time to read more closely, those Russian interviewers don't mess around (which we already knew);) The current event and history "gotcha" questions are, well, amusing; Jason handled them well.

But I love that they directly asked him about Yagudin (and he has said some of this before, but not all at once. And obviously in more colloquial English). And the answer, which I think is worth recopying even if you don't read the article:

Yes, I heard about it. It's a pity about Yagudin's statements. Many skaters from my circle considered Alexei to be an example from childhood. We grew up during the years he competed and were big fans of him.

It's hard to read how Yagudin evaluates you, says whether you are good enough to be in this sport, discusses whether you have worked hard enough to progress. Yes, it's frustrating. Little.

But to be honest, I don't focus on that. I am totally focused on becoming the best athlete. And I'm working hard on it. And not only over the artistic component.

I really work to the limit of my abilities and give all my strength to stabilize quadruple jumps and become a technically perfect skater.
So yes, I admit that Yagudin's statements made me upset.
....
In my opinion, it is a little bit limited thinking to think that men's single skating is determined only by the presence of quadruple jumps. Because figure skating is a sport where you need to show a memorable performance and try to become a versatile athlete.
It makes no sense, in my opinion, to evaluate a skater on only one aspect of this sport and to look at him only through the prism of quadruple jumps.

Figure skating is rich in a huge number of elements. Most of them are jumps, but we have so many other opportunities to earn points that we downgrade all other elements, as Alexei does ...

Of course, I cannot speak for him, and I think that he has the right to speak out as he wants. But I still think figure skating is much more than just jumping. And I want no young skater to grow up with the fear that if he does not learn a certain jump, he will not be worthy of success in figure skating, and that there will simply be no place for him in this sport. Such thoughts are lies.
All children who work incredibly hard deserve a chance to succeed. And they have to develop in all sorts of ways, even if they fail with some kind of jump.

There are kids who love to slide, they love to interpret music and show an image like me. And I want to prove by my example that if you work hard and improve your strengths, you can achieve success in figure skating.

I'm trying to imagine what Jason actually said in colloquial English :)
 
I read it on fs-gossips and it's another demonstration of Jason's wonderful personality. I felt he handled the questions well, and still remained honest to himself ('Yagudin's statements upset me') while still putting it into perspective and making a sincere plea for kids who love to slide and interpret music. A recommended read even if the English translation has a few shortcomings.
 
Love that interview. It was really one of the most in depth we've been with Jason. I have to admit that Alexei Yagudin was always one of my favorite skaters but I'm not too enthralled with the prejudiced, self-absorbed critical person he's turned in to. For someone who came from really, really humble beginnings and managed to get to the top of his sport, he should be a little more user-friendly.
 
Yagudin doesn't make those remarks to further skating. He makes those remarks to boost his cred with the people who pay him and who want Russians to win. Jason can frequently score higher than Russian men with quads. They don't like that. It is not objective journalism. It's strictly opinion but given from a pulpit that has more clout than just one man's opinion should have.
 
And unrelated to the article:

if Jason is looking forward to Champ's Camp, (saying "see you next month" to his WTT teammates in IG stories) presumably he is not injured.(y)

Also his comment on the same photo in JeanLuc Baker's timeline:

"I've never been the tallest anything🤣"

You know it's a photo of figure skaters when a 5'7" guy is the tallest one in the photo :laugh:
 
el henry said:
And unrelated to the article:

if Jason is looking forward to Champ's Camp, (saying "see you next month" to his WTT teammates in IG stories) presumably he is not injured.(y)

Also his comment on the same photo in JeanLuc Baker's timeline:

"I've never been the tallest anything🤣"

You know it's a photo of figure skaters when a 5'7" guy is the tallest one in the photo :laugh:
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Not that it makes any difference to your point, but according to Wikipedia, he’s actually now a towering 1.73 meters / 5 ft 8 in. 😂

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Jason Brown (figure skater) - Wikipedia

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Jason "tweaked" his foot during the week that he was supposed to record a PFT version of Sinnerman.
He was unable to send in a submission.

Rusty Kath's interview (3+ minutes in length) with Jason starts at approx. 9:20 of the PFT video:

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2021 Peggy Fleming Trophy

Video: 2021 Peggy Fleming Trophy. Figure Skating
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ice coverage said:
Jason "tweaked" his foot during the week that he was supposed to record a PFT version of Sinnerman.
He was unable to send in a submission.

Rusty Kath's interview (3+ minutes in length) with Jason starts at approx. 9:20 of the PFT video:

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

2021 Peggy Fleming Trophy

Video: 2021 Peggy Fleming Trophy. Figure Skating
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Thanks for this! I hate the thought of any kind of injury but he made it seem pretty minor. It's good to know the reason he's not participating.
 
I agree! Nothing major, but not worth risking more serious injury. He passed the torch and it went, as I expected, to Karen. Jason will be pleased. Isabeau was a lovely surprise. Alyssa looked good. had much better flow, great expression and if she has her jumps could well make the Olympic Team. Big IF, but we'll see. Great choice for Karen to do that beautiful program. And what a treat to see Jason!
 
Yes, I was really pleased about that interview. First of all to no longer have to worry about a serious injury, and secondly about the fact that he was working with Rohene on Simmerman to make it fit for the PFT - and including some new/changed moves for the SP upcoming season as well.
 
sdwyer52 said:
He is wonderful and he mentioned using some of the new features from the PFT Sinnerman remake program in next years programs. I guess he may be planning to continue.
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I don't think Jason will peak in his career this Olympic season, so I don't see him retiring after 21-22. With all the setbacks from previous seasons, this season seems only the beginning of seeing him at full potential. But that's just my impression and gut feeling. That being said, I see him going for maybe two more seasons besides this one, I don't see him wanting to do 2026, but who knows... (again, just my impression and speculation).
 
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