2024 JGP Ljubljana Cup Women's FS

[Skating91]

Does it ever work going to Orser?

 

[4everchan]

Does it ever work going to Orser?

I guess you have never heard the names Yuna Kim, Yuzuru Hanyu or Javier Fernandez.

 

[Skating91]

My favorite remains Rena who was a cut above the other skaters performance wise in person last year at Junior Worlds. But, clearly she's having some issues this year.

Interesting competition. Who will be make JGPF now? Clearly Mao and Wada ... Probably Stefania, too? Maybe no one from today's competition, right?

The 57 for PCS was a little insulting she's a cut above.

 

[RatedPG]

Jia Shin jumped so close to the boards. I think this may have affected her triple triple. Also, no fight by leaving out her three jump combo. She could have added it to her final jump. This may have cost her the win.

I thought they might give it due to PCS earned from her reputation, but, the judges held back. To me, her program didn’t have that much speed or flow. So, I think she was marked accurately.

This is still a good result for Jia. This score guarantees her two spots in GP (Seniors) for the Olympic season.

 

[labgoat]

Who coaches them? Same coach or different ones?

Alexei Letov, Olga Ganicheva

 

[lariko]

I hope so too. But I really like Mia, she has a solid 4T.

I don't want to be the one making the decision, honestly. The stiff competition in China means it is unlikely that Von Felton repeats gold, and Kalin never came close to the podium in JGP iirc. So...it's a tough choice. I think a lot might depend on already having a visa for Von Felton.

 

[4everchan]

Well this was certainly a fun and interesting ride. I cannot keep watching skating for the rest of the weekend... See you next week.

 

[labgoat]

The 57 for PCS was a little insulting she's a cut above.

That is what is annoying me. Rena was so lovely

 

[lariko]

Alexei Letov, Olga Ganicheva

Oh, Letov. The purveyor of big and wild jumps...

 

[FlossieH]

Thanks for this.
I wondered where did this girl with the noble name suddenly emerged from.
Does she have blue blood? Or some connections?
No, she only knows to jump. Great revelation.

She came from Switzerland. Competed on JGP for them in 2022/23 season. Competed domestically in US last season and now has release from Switzerland.

 

[lariko]

Does it ever work going to Orser?

Not unless you are a champion male skater

 

[labgoat]

Jia Shin jumped so close to the boards.

Yeah, those jumps would've been clean if not for the boards.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

I'm off too. Don't know if I'll make it for ID today...lots of fun to all who are watching

 

[labgoat]

okay, enough of this. Congratulations to the medalist and all who got a good score. A short break for me and on to dance.

 

[readernick]

That is what is annoying me. Rena was so much better on PCS.

Honestly, seeing her in person, I would have given her higher PCS than Mao or Jia at Junior Worlds last year especially in the LP. ( athough her posture is noticeably bad) She's so committed and her SS are equally good.

But, of course, mistakes affect PCS scores. So, I do understand why the judges didn't give her particularly high PCS scores here.

 

[Skating91]

I don't want to be the one making the decision, honestly. The stiff competition in China means it is unlikely that Von Felton repeats gold, and Kalin never came close to the podium in JGP iirc. So...it's a tough choice. I think a lot might depend on already having a visa for Von Felton.

They probably didn't organise anything in advance, I cannot see China expediting it, especially with everything going on in the world (not saying China or USA is on the wrong side. She would have to head home and almost fly straight to China, so not happening. But she's a definite silver chance at world's, gold if Shimada has a fall or two which she often does on the 4T.

 

[lariko]

Similar case is Ulyana Shiraeva in Canada

And look how well it turned out to all these competitors who were rewarded with high PCSs internally in Canada! Shi in 15th I take it? I am ever so overjoyed SkCan is so selective on skating skills...

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Current JGPF Qualification Standings:
Of skaters with two completed JGPs:

1. Mao Shimada - 30 - 15+15
2. Kaoruko Wada - 28 - 15+13
3. Stefania Gladki - 24 - 13+11
4. Jia Shin - 22 - 13+9
5. Mei Okada - 22 - 11+11 (366.89)
6. Nayeon Ko - 22 - 11+11 (357.00)

(Skaters in bold have qualified, as they cannot be passed by more than one (Mao) or two skaters (Kaoruko))

Skaters currently scheduled to compete at JGP Wuxi:

1. Juseong Kim - 15 (198.63)
2. Yihan Wang - 15 (194.71)
3. Ami Nakai - 13 (191.61)
4. Yo Takagi - 13 (188.54)
5. Inga Gurgenidze - 7 (mathematically impossible to qualify)
6. Jeongyul Hwang - 5 (mathematically impossible to qualify)

 

[FlossieH]

@Jumping_Bean Your flags have got a bit confused. Gladki needs a tricolore, not a stars and stripes.

 

[4everchan]

And look how well it turned out to all these competitors who were rewarded with high PCSs internally in Canada! Shi in 15th I take it? I am ever so overjoyed SkCan is so selective on skating skills...

I don't have a problem with rewarding skating fundamentals over jumps, especially with young, developing skaters. Skating skills don't go away but jumps can. In the end, the best skaters are usually those able to do both.