2022 World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Free Skate

[Arigato]

There's the golden Shoma!

 

[Greengemmonster]

Vincent might cry on the medal stand, I hope y’all are prepared

And he deserves every bit of it. I still say he was lowballed for his short, which was wonderful (JMHO)

Haha I feel vindicated that someone is griping about the scoring of that beautiful SP besides me!!!

 

[kimganos]

Japan Ladies and Men’s World Champions!

 

[Dr. Jenn]

It was lovely watching the event with you folks. I hope that you will enjoy the dance event. Alas, it's 1:00 a.m., so I need to head to bed.

 

[lady_bee]

And to think this was the kid who sat alone in the K&C a few years ago crying and crushed. That should be an inspiration to all skaters including you Ilia!!!

I also remember that Shoma was crying at his very first World Championship for disappointment.

 

[kimganos]

Vincent holding back

 

[Jammers]

I get the feeling Vincent is a very sensitive young man.

 

[klena]

Happy for Moris! Great skate!

 

[EdgeCall]

Japan Ladies and Men’s World Champions!

Tbh I am even more thrilled about their silver in pairs.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Heh for a minute there I thought they were presenting them with cake!

They totally should BTW.

Aww Shoma is crying.... Goosebumps again.

 

[Axel Rose]

Huh. So in French, they said national anthem of the victor? Not champion?

 

[Greengemmonster]

I get the feeling Vincent is a very sensitive young man.

He is I think.

He brings out my inner aggressive Mama Bear!!!

 

[silveruskate]

Was Lambiel always such a narcissist, jesus let Shoma have his moment!! Hugging him, pulling him, being all over home. Then hugging the other dude in front of him so we can't even see Shoma, and after that basically latching onto Shoma again like a leech. I saw way more Lambiel than Shoma after the scores were announced.

 

[YuBluByMe]

This is only the second time I ever watched a victory ceremony with the first being for the ladies at this past Olympics.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Man, the medals for the World Championship are so nice now! They used to be these crappy tiny things that would probably get lost behind the couch.

Well I won't be watching the Free Dance but you all have fun and be sure to cheer extra hard for co-President of the Small and Mighty Club Marco Fabbri and the lovely Charlene and Treasurer Jean Luc and the amazing Kaitlin for me!

 

[Arigato]

Love the podium!

 

[maofan]

There goes my predictions for men, not one spot right, but very happy with the results!

 

[Fireplace7890]

So both the Olympic and World champions ended their final combo with a single flip. Might be good luck after all. Congratulations to Shoma, a very deserving champion!

 

[lady_bee]

Was Lambiel always such a narcissist, jesus let Shoma have his moment!! Hugging him, pulling him, being all over home. Then hugging the other dude in front of him so we can't even see Shoma, and after that basically latching onto Shoma again like a leech. I saw way more Lambiel than Shoma after the scores were announced.

Because I want to see Lambiel as much as his skaters. Please don't blame him, but me!

 

[Seven Sisters]

and Camden top 5!! Really hope he remembers this feeling and gains much needed confidence

I wonder how this will play out for Camden. He’d announced that he was starting college this fall and I had assumed that meant he would be saying goodbye to the sport. Will he reconsider? Or will he want to go out on this wonderful, improbable result?