Daisuke Takahashi | Page 197 | Golden Skate

Daisuke Takahashi

synesthesia

Final Flight
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Mar 1, 2014
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Germany

A closer look at his new haircut:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Jw0IUprdn/?igshid=rlx52no0qjbm

I like this one much better than the perm! :love:


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mikeko666

Final Flight
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Apr 27, 2011
The latest interview
https://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20191218/fgr19121805040001-n1.html

Sounds like his left ankle hasn't healed completely. He couldn't resume training on ice until November 7, and sometimes couldn't skate all. It hurt until a couple weeks ago.

I just hope he can perform the best he can now and finish his last FS as a single skater with a smile. He has many good memories with the venue, Yoyogi National Stadium, including 2005 Nats, 2012 WTT and 2013 NHK Trophy.
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
Record Breaker
Joined
Jan 23, 2004
Dai looks good in practice. Sorry to hear about his ankle. Love his new hairdo but again he could wear a bag on his head and I would love that too. Good Luck Dai-Chan!:cheer::cheer::cheer:
 

Lamente Ariane

Skating Skills -5, Fashion +3, Camp +4
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Apr 5, 2017
Hoping that Dai can skate two programs that truly satisfy him at Nationals, I'm so excited (and nervous) to see the Phoenix and Pale Green Ghosts again :hap10: It's also neat to see footage of him skating with Kana, I'm looking forward to seeing what more the partnership can bring out of them both :biggrin:
 

deedee1

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synesthesia

Final Flight
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Mar 1, 2014
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Germany
ETA Where ARE tickets for Mens event?! :ddevil: I've tried twice...to no success. I really wanted to go to Yoyogi this time to cheer for him one last time :sad4:

Oh deedee, that's such a shame. :( The fight for tickets must have been a bloodbath. *sigh*

On the bright side, it's not a permanent farewell from the sport. You might get the opportunity to see him compete live in ice dance! :)


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Beautiful words from Daisuke:

“I’m not thinking about medals. I just want to compete for myself and not for any title, I just want to feel the feeling of competition. That is why I am here. I don’t feel any pressure here. I know there are so many strong competitors here, especially the younger ones.”

“I’m excited to see what is coming from the next generation. I can feel this is the hope for the future of Japan,”

“I want to show singles skaters that you can continue to 33 and have a long career. It will give them positive motivation."

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports...ng/takahashi-ready-curtain-call/#.Xfr7OsW1K9c



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Dai at the draw (reminding his nephew not to forget his gift bag :laugh:):

https://twitter.com/yawning_shoma/status/1207239109351108612

His start number in the SP is 28, 4th to skate in the last group.



Japan's three male Olympic medalists:

https://twitter.com/Mabt_3a4t/status/1207402473624702976
https://twitter.com/asahi_photo/status/1207243903901949957
https://twitter.com/mainichi/status/1207272800047656960
https://twitter.com/toffee71522854/status/1207288862088646656
https://twitter.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1207253327290888193
https://twitter.com/MagicalxSTAGE/status/1207253111695278080


Love to see these two generations of aces together. These are the medals they have earned between them at major competitions. :bow:

https://twitter.com/maarks0628/status/1207311204340752384



Dai, Yuzu and Keiji laughing about the chaos at the draw ❤:

https://twitter.com/nikkan_wm/status/1207253953131339777



More practice photos:

https://www.kishimoto.com/search?q=...ggtofxS6W1m0Fz9wO5jS_mJEm-9cZKhXhgIDBIuTRGyLc

https://twitter.com/THEDIGESTweb/status/1207260325323526145
https://twitter.com/sorairo_lupus/status/1207307448182116352
https://twitter.com/yaguchi_hochi/status/1207326451088777221
https://twitter.com/le_mon88/status/1207199821796261888
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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I have not watched his SP yet can't find a video. Seems like Dai had jump problems but folks are saying
he never gave up on the program. I like his SP but I always thought it was to ambitious as a competitive
program given Dai's injuries and I was secretly hoping he would go back to last years' SP. Oh well it is what it is.

I did watch a short interview clip after his performance, and he was disappointed but not upset with his placement.
He did get the third highest in PC's 42.42.

Can't wait for the FS I love his PGG.
 

mikeko666

Final Flight
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Apr 27, 2011
I have not watched his SP yet can't find a video. Seems like Dai had jump problems but folks are saying
he never gave up on the program. I like his SP but I always thought it was to ambitious as a competitive
program given Dai's injuries and I was secretly hoping he would go back to last years' SP. Oh well it is what it is.

I did watch a short interview clip after his performance, and he was disappointed but not upset with his placement.
He did get the third highest in PC's 42.42.

Can't wait for the FS I love his PGG.

Can you watch this Fuji TV official version or is it geoblocked?
https://youtu.be/i1v-wgxQVNY

Someone just uploaded one.
https://youtu.be/WtvgFX7VATE

The same user uploaded the documentary "Epilogue 2019" that was aired yesterday.
https://youtu.be/RunpXRxOCrY

He did the best he could at the moment. Before the Western Sectional, not only he injured his left ankle, but also his right knee's pain came back as well. His body was getting better but he didn't enough time before the Nats. His program demanded more stamina than anyone else's.

From 20:20, Utako-sensei says "I know nothing lasts forever, but I am glad that he stayed with me to the end (of his career as a single skater)"
I'll really miss her in Dai's K&C.
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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Jan 23, 2004
^^^Finally I get to see Dai! I don't care about the jumps he was wonderful!

Thank you so much!
 

elbkup

Power without conscience is a savage weapon
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Mar 3, 2015
Country
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Who cares about placements!! Man alive can he dance or what?!!! :love: this short program so much! Cannot wait for PGG!!! :dance3: :hap10: Wonderful to see him again...
 

zanadude

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Feb 20, 2016
Country
Japan
That was insane. It's not about the jumps or being competitive anymore, it's about putting forth an aura that nobody else can. Really looking forward to seeing what he can do in ice dance now!
 

Imov

Medalist
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Mar 1, 2018
I am happy Dai is participating in this JNats.
It is always a pleasure to see him.
Next year he is going to do pairs right? Will they be going for the Grandprix?
 

synesthesia

Final Flight
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Mar 1, 2014
Country
Germany
Who cares about placements!! Man alive can he dance or what?!!! :love: this short program so much! Cannot wait for PGG!!! :dance3: :hap10: Wonderful to see him again...

Beautifully said! :)



"The Phoenix" is such an entertaining, crowd-pleasing program and Dai gave it his all despite the odds.

I said this before and I'll say it again: he's got nothing left to prove, because he achieved everything there is to achieve. To have so many fans stick with him for so many years through ups and downs - some of them for 15 years even - speaks louder than anything else. Once again there were so many cheers and banners for him up to the very last row of the stands. He has the rare ability to enthrall people, so much so that his technical content and placement becomes secondary. People love him for his artistic spirit, his commitment to and never giving up on a performance and for being a humble sportsman.

Thank you for everything, Dai-chan and good luck for the free! No matter the outcome, we love you! ❤
 
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