2025 JGP Riga Women's Free Skate

[Jumping_Bean]

Amazing skate for Anna. Some levels lost on some of the spins, but even better than last season. New PB incoming.

 

[Vemvane]

Anna is a delight; she was on fire in that choreo sequence, even at the very end of the programme. Big GOE on the 3Lz at the start. Her jumps are good, and she's saved some iffy landings with her great knee bend. Love her enthusiastic reaction at the end.

 

[Jeanie19]

Anna. Pretty dress and a really good program. Really good skate. She is happy.

 

[EdgeCall]

Great, energetic skate from Anna. I like how she can visibly focus on the tech and still not loose a passionate connection to the music. The flip doesn't seem to like her though.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Omg Anna! And this program really suits her!

 

[FlossieH]

That was good from Anna Gerke. She will probably drop below Yuseong Kim, but she did well. I bet the German fed are looking forwards to when she will become age-eligible for seniors.

 

[labgoat]

I love Anna Gerke as well. She looks right at her audience and draws them in. She has a stronger pushout on her landings than Yuseong and a stronger presence than Sherry. Her spins are a bit slow and need more speed and power.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

That was good from Anna Gerke. She will probably drop below Yuseong Kim, but she did well. I bet the German fed are looking forwards to when she will become age-eligible for seniors.

She could really medal at Euros one day! In fact - she is like a young Pinzarrone, who also did a memorable Frida program

 

[labgoat]

I am curious to see if Angela Shao will finish ahead of Sherry. Will Elisabeth Dibbern continue to deliver as the darkhorse. Elina Godina could surprise us all. I expect Yo, Jiya and Mei to battle for the podium.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Best of Luck to Yo and Mei!
Go get those 2nd JGP assignments, girls!

Note about Mei's Miss Saigon FS~
I've seen this program twice and cried both times
Don't know why...

 

[labgoat]

Angela has such an expressive upper body and is handling her technical elements well even while having grown taller. A lovely presence and lovely spins, speed and flow as well.

 

[Jeanie19]

Angela. Beautiful white dress and program. Shame about the fall on 3lutz, because this skate was so elegant.

 

[FlossieH]

Pretty skate from Angela Shao. Just a shame about the second 3Lz. She has good flow and expression.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Beautiful skate by Angela. I thought this was a more sensitive performance than yesterday, a very good fit for her. One, unfortunately, very costly mistake.

 

[labgoat]

Note about Mei's Miss Saigon FS~
I've seen this program twice and cried both times
Don't know why...

Oh now I am really looking forward to this. I once skated to Miss Saigon and just loved the music.

 

[Vemvane]

Angela has been such a wonderful surprise. A very pretty piece of choreography to start the programme, all flowing back and forth across the rink. Extremely flexible I-spin and Biellmann. Oh no, not a +REP on the second 3Lz. Lovely Ina Bauer on the music. Not sure how I feel about the arms continually reaching heavenward, I suppose it's suitable for a prayer. She has had a fantastic debut on the JGP.

 

[labgoat]

One last comment on Angela - her dress reminded me of a communion dress - perfect for Ave Maria.,

 

[EdgeCall]

Ouch! Deeply botched axel.

 

[FlossieH]

That was really nice from Elisabeth Dibbern. She showed good resilience to not let that big opening pop put her off.

 

[labgoat]

Scary axel for Elizabeth to start but she recovers nicely. She has nice power, but her arm movements need more range and definition - they flail a bit at times. very nice, but will likely place 5th or lower.