2012 TEB Men's Short Program SP

[dorispulaski]

StN. Name Nation
Warm-Up Group 1
1 Jinlin GUAN CHN

2 Chafik BESSEGHIER FRA

3 Nan SONG CHN

4 Jorik HENDRICKX BEL

Warm-Up Group 2
5 Takahito MURA JPN

6 Brian JOUBERT FRA

7 Tomas VERNER CZE

8 Florent AMODIO FRA

9 Jeremy ABBOTT USA

Live results will appear here
http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpfra2012/SEG001.HTM

 

[LRK]

Please men's event - don't be a shambles! It's my favourite discipline, and really, the last two weeks there has been little joy to be had... I just wish that everyone goes out there and do their best... Especially, of course...

Go, Brian!!!!!!!!!

On the one hand, he started his on ice-training on Monday, which is... worrisome... On the other hand, with no GPF on the line, maybe he can just relax and just "do his thing", which is really what I wish for.... (All right, I want him to win, but I'm sure you all know what I mean.... )

 

[bixby]

LIVE streaming; http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/8/2/v-480246.html

 

[deedee1]

GOOOO Takahito, Brian, Tomas, Florent aaaand Jeremy!!! :yay:

 

[let`s talk]

This empty arena is just one horrible look.

Chinese fans were angry that a guy with either safe skating policy or simply the one who doesn't have a quad ended up above Nan.

 

[bixby]

First group results;

1. Jorik HENDRICKX BEL 68.90 1
2. Jinlin GUAN CHN 65.77 2
3. Nan SONG CHN 65.75 3
4. Chafik BESSEGHIER FRA 58.28 4

 

[auser]

First group results;

1. Jorik HENDRICKX BEL 68.90 1
2. Jinlin GUAN CHN 65.77 2
3. Nan SONG CHN 65.75 3
4. Chafik BESSEGHIER FRA 58.28 4

Thank you, Bixby.

 

[Art&Sport]

Some tension and nerves in the first group. Nice for Jorik that he landed everything. Good to see Nan back out there, but he did seem a bit tentative, understandably. It's probably good that he got out there to compete. Hope Nan does better in the fp, as I think he has the talent to be leading after the first group.

Nan's countryman, Jinlin has nice lines and a good program -- just needs more maturing and experience.

 

[Mirunna]

Another very good Japanese men. With a 4-3 combo it should score well

 

[let`s talk]

Umai neee!!! Taka is always so cool. Love his soft and elegant back without fuss.

 

[Mirunna]

Go briaaannnn

 

[let`s talk]

For someone one who did successfully major elements judges should have given a better PCS.

 

[let`s talk]

I wonder what will be his reason to withdraw from FS this time...

 

[Mirunna]

It wasn't perfect but it was good, very good! He always manages to get back on track. I loved his steps

 

[Bluebonnet]

Wow! Brian!:thumbsup:

 

[Art&Sport]

Very entertaining for Brian. I'm sure he'll score well, despite the fall-out on the 3-axel. He doesn't have great lines and stretch and not much re transitions, but he's beloved, and there was great drama and charisma -- his trademark.

Mura is fairly good techniquely, but no artistry to speak of.

 

[auser]

I wonder what will be his reason to withdraw from FS this time...

I'm hoping he will stay healthy

 

[Art&Sport]

Wow, I thought Brian might get closer to 80 for that performance (at least 78 or 79), but I guess the judges are not giving him extra points for his charisma. I think Brian is a better overall skater than Mura, and Mura had some slight technique problems (not clean on his quad), but I guess the judges are taking off for Brian's turn out on his 3-axel landing.

 

[Mirunna]

Only 1 point more than Mura on PCS. No home scoring advantage in France

EDIT: I simply can't watch Tomas anymore. It's heartbreaking :disapp::disapp::disapp:

 

[let`s talk]

Well, with 2T in combo and sloppy landing in 3A, that TES... the GOE must have been generous... Okay