I think most people do think the program is special including former figure skaters who are very impressed with what he does on the ice choreographically. If you don't, that's okay. However, SS and TR aren't really a matter of personal taste and he absolutely deserves the 1st or 2nd highest scores in these categories.
It's a bit confusing because I'm pretty sure the judges scores did used to be randomised, so on the scoresheet Judge 1 for skater B was not necessarily the same as Judge 1 for skater A. It was part of the whole anonymity thing after Salt Lake City.the panel of judges is on the ISU site. They are usually listed in the correct order, which can be seen on the protocols. At least, that's what I understood. If I am wrong, I apologize for not naming the judges properly
Well said. Every bit of it.
As I said, I don't know the rule book... so if I am mistaken, someone can correct me. The two judges I mentioned, whomever they are, were not in line with what I "felt" and what I felt is irrelevant as I am no judge, no expert, not in beijing.. just causing some trouble on this thread LOL (just kidding)
Many figure skaters have talked about how that's always a danger in skating. Someone who skated before you may have left a gouge in the ice and you may not be aware until you can't avoid it. The difference is, I've heard very few skaters blame a missed jump on a toe-pick hole. They know it's just a natural hazard.
I'm not sure he had a falling out with anyone. He has just been training himself for the last two years and so he sat by himself.In Yuzu's defence the Quad Lutz is what caused him such awful ankle injuries. So I can understand why he wouldn't. The Axel is his best jump, it's possible he can do that 4A.
He also has two Olympic gold medals, won back to back, only Dick Button has managed that, so that's probably not his motivation here.
Although it is sad to think he and Brian had a falling outthey are/were a really good team.
Indeed.
I don't believe non-boring is a requirement in scoring the step sequence though
But step sequences are hardly worth any points. Look at Nathan’s fall during his Step sequence at Nationals. It barely affected his score.
That wasn't a step sequence. It was the choreographic sequence.
I just tried looking for names of judging panels on the ISU sheet / website and I don't actually see an official document unless I'm not looking in the right place. I know they're introduced on the live feed at the beginning of each discipline on the livestream.
I hold my breath while he skates. Someday I’m going to pass out!
I am a trouble maker too...they make me sit in the corner here alot...but there were two judges who thought Nathan's combo deserved a "2" GOE. I think THEY deserve gruel for a week. And canned spinich!
Skating lesson said an hour ago that Yuzu said he couldnt make his jump happen cause of a deformity in the ice
Kerry Strug probably performed that Vault properly 10 times a day getting ready for the Olympics.
She probably could perform it while having to go to the bathroom or if she had spiders thrown at her or whatever
Hanyu's problem with this element isn't an injury, we've seen him compete injured a number of times.
I'd be happy if you're right and the magic of pure adrenalin has us seeing the first ever 4A tomorrow,
but I think these moments are created through hard work and practice, and he can't get near it in practice.
I get the sense the Brian Orser was very happy for his students Jason and Junhwan,
and not really invested in Yuzuru anymore, probably due to Yuzuru ghosting him for a couple years
He doesn't. Starting in childhood he wanted to accomplish the 4A when he got older. I thought that was common knowledge by now but apparently some would prefer to generate gossip than deal with facts.
