2023 World Figure Skating Championships Men's Free Skate

[anonymoose_au]

The message they're sending (and it's been a message that they've been sending the whole season) is that all aspects of skating matter. Not just doing as many quads as possible. They're rewarding balance.

I guess, but I think it's unfair to say Ilia just jumped and that was all. That step sequence was so enjoyable to watch, he was really into it!

I just hope people won't judge Ilia too hard and write him off as just as jumper.

But I'm probably biased because my brain is still blown by how he did all those quads, practically an entire programs worth! The energy and strength that must take!

Hahaha Belinda: Awww Junhwan. Same Belinda same!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

TES:
1. Ilia
2. Junhwan
3. Shoma

PCS:
1. Jason
2. Shoma
3. Kevin
4. Junhwan (just 0.01 lower than Kevin's PCS)

 

[balabam]

Y'all should I break out the booze?

Go for it!
There will be no better opportunity within figure skating for you this season
Unless Korea will give citizenship for Aliona Savchenko and Eric Radford until World Team Trophy

 

[labgoat]

I guess, but I think it's unfair to say Ilia just jumped and that was all. That step sequence was so enjoyable to watch, he was really into it!

I just hope people won't judge Ilia too hard and write him off as just as jumper.

But I'm probably biased because my brain is still blown by how he did all those quads, practically an entire programs worth! The energy and strength that must take!

Hahaha Belinda: Awww Junhwan. Same Belinda same!

I think Ilia is just getting started. I agree with all you said. I think he finished in the right place as it will spur him on to continue his development.

 

[Ichatdelune]

Go for it!
There will be no better opportunity within figure skating for you this season
Unless Korea will give citizenship for Aliona Savchenko and Eric Radford until World Team Trophy

We have a pairs team! Cho/Adcock

 

[skatesofgold]

I guess, but I think it's unfair to say Ilia just jumped and that was all. That step sequence was so enjoyable to watch, he was really into it!

I just hope people won't judge Ilia too hard and write him off as just as jumper.

But I'm probably biased because my brain is still blown by how he did all those quads, practically an entire programs worth! The energy and strength that must take!

Hahaha Belinda: Awww Junhwan. Same Belinda same!

I think skaters should play to their strengths. Right now, for Ilia, that's his jumps. Like there are a lot of programs that others find artistic, but I get bored.

 

[Zora]

The PCS gap between Uno and Malinin deserves to be a lot bigger than 13 points honestly. Sorry to be mean to Malinin, but aside from the jumps, there was nothing I enjoyed.

 

[auser]

Mine for the week !

Too happy to fight about this(for now)

 

[Lamente Ariane]

I guess, but I think it's unfair to say Ilia just jumped and that was all. That step sequence was so enjoyable to watch, he was really into it!

I just hope people won't judge Ilia too hard and write him off as just as jumper.

But I'm probably biased because my brain is still blown by how he did all those quads, practically an entire programs worth! The energy and strength that must take!

Hahaha Belinda: Awww Junhwan. Same Belinda same!

He’s still very young, and I don’t think most people would say he only jumped, just that his non-jump elements aren’t as refined or impressive yet. He’s got time to get there, hopefully. I’m not too worried

 

[nickp91]

Japan and Korea has had a good Worlds

 

[4everchan]

I am going to bed now... first time almost in 3 days..

next year's worlds will be in a better timezone for me... actually....i will be able to walk to the rink from home
I hope Shoma and Cha will be there too !!!! What an amazing way to finish the week !!!!

Take care y'all

 

[Warwick360]

That last line felt like hinting at retirement. I hope that's not a misinterpretation on the part of translator.

 

[TracyJ]

... wow ...whew!! I am done.... i am TOAST !

more Baileys...!! ( less coffee! )

 

[anonymoose_au]

Ilia got highest TES! Jun second highest!!!!!!

Eeee Jun!!!

I still remember one competition where he skated amazingly (I thought?) and then they killed him with UR and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. This time he got the GOEs!

Gee they've got stairs?! Imagine if you tripped heading up them

It's a good day for skating though!

 

[snowflake]

Y'all should I break out the booze?

Haha, a walk in the sunny winter weather and then some wine for the medalists. I agree with the placements. Congrats Shoma, Jun and Ilia!

 

[balabam]

Final counts for 2023 Worlds Men Free:

Quad attempts: 43 +++++
Quad success: 36 +++++
Pops: 11 +
Falls: 7
Cartwheels: 4

Happy skaters: 16 +
PBs: 7

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Drink count: 7 or whatever (this one is not final)

 

[sworddance21]

Just saw the final group. Holy Moly, that was incredible.

 

[GGFan]

Let me just take a moment to enjoy the fact that Jason "no quads" Brown is fifth in the world and it's totally deserved!!

 

[Anni234]

This WC has been on fire, beginning to end

 

[reader3]

Congrats to the Medalists! Kudos to Shoma. Jun was a great surprise! Happy to see Ilia medal but he needs more work on choreo. He made such a jump from last years Worlds, he should still be proud.