2023 Cup of China Pairs Short Program

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Siyang ZHANG / Yongchao YANG
Wu Shu (Wu Kong) by Gregory Tan, Iliya Zak

3Tw3
3Tq (Siyang steps out)
3LoTh
3Li4
CCoSp2 (out of sync, feature mismatch, struggles on camel)
StSq3
FiDs3

SP: 58.71 (2nd)

This team snuck under my radar but soooo much potential, that lift was scarily fast. It's really the spins that need work, and that might be the easiest element to fix.

 

[labgoat]

Very nice skate for this Zhang/Yang as well

 

[tsuyoboogie]

oh geez...falling asleep while I'm normally starting or on my way to work~
Missed Zhang/Yang's skate

 

[labgoat]

Love all the accent moves by the Mokhovs., but the technical is a struggle.

 

[Arriba627]

I liked Zhang and Wang. Jump was a little too far apart and spins were out of sync, but they had a good energy and determination, and she had great flexibility. I love the Chinese throw technique. It's so cool!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Maria MOKHOVA / Ivan MOKHOV
Benise Malaguena

StSq2
3T<< (nasty fall for Maria)
3TwB< (not enough height, messy catch)
3TTh (2-footed)
3Li3
FiDs4
FCCoSp3 (out of sync but regained it by the end)

SP: 42.65 (4th)

This team is very well matched, as demonstrated in that step sequence (I promise I'm not copying what Mark says we just have the same thoughts). The elements seem to be a struggle though.

 

[elektra blue]

and olèss (olè + mess )

 

[Dawn825]

Who choreographed this program?? It's brilliant!

 

[elektra blue]

so Ivan is a younger version of his dad

 

[labgoat]

I think Maria was the one who was injured and it seems like she is still struggling. I am glad they kept the program as it is a very good fit. Stay healthy and just hang in there.

 

[labgoat]

Who choreographed this program?? It's brilliant!

Choreographer:

Oksana Yakusheva, Andrei Mokhov

 

[labgoat]

Anna Valesi is so tiny and adorable - I want to hug her and tell her to have fun.

 

[labgoat]

Did Annika change her costume?

 

[elektra blue]

Rebecca and Filippo look amazing

 

[EdgeCall]

Again the Salchow for H/K?! Please not.

 

[labgoat]

Rebecca and Filippo look amazing

I was just thinking the same thing. Just the right amount of gold. Very sleek look. Good to see her land the jump on the warm-up.

 

[labgoat]

Again the Salchow for H/K?! Please not.

Hopefully they got it out of their system

 

[elektra blue]

I was just thinking the same thing. Just the right amount of gold. Very sleek look. Good to see her land the jump on the warm-up.

the gold foil is so well made!

 

[labgoat]

So the Canadians had a difficult journey to get here. I can imagine the glare coming from Deanna's eyes.

 

[EdgeCall]

Oh dear, jumps not present.