2013 Europeans Men - Short Program

[FSGMT]

He doesn't skate like that all the time. He went clean at RN for instance, quad included.(in the SP). This is the first time I see him fall in ages! But he is clearly not in his best shape and I wonder if he will ever be :disapp:

He actually fell in a 2A at the JO this fall!

 

[sequinsgalore]

Zoltan KELEMEN (ROU)

Music: Rich Man's Frug from "Sweet Charity" (musical soundtrack)

3A
3F+3T - foot down, maybe UR on 3T
3Lz
FSSp
CCSp - messes up changefoot, not enough rot. on the other foot
StSq
CCoSp - wobble on camel

Score: 29.40 + 28.04 = 57.44, and into 7th (out of 19)

 

[Mirunna]

Go Javier, gooooo!!! Hold it together please

 

[Mirunna]

Javier goes clean but no 3-3. 4S was gorgeous, 3A was amazing, 3Lz-2T was OK he didn't have much flow after the 3Lz and he only added a 2T. But this will lead big time.

 

[sequinsgalore]

Javier FERNANDEZ (ESP)

Music: The Mask of Zorro (soundtrack) by James Horner

4S
3A
FUSp
3Lz+2T
CSSp
StSq
CCoSp

Strong skate. No 3-3, but clean jumps. Should take the lead easily...

He's got inspiration from Hanyu - Fernandez has a Mickey Mouse tissue box!

Score 46.87 + 41.93 = 88.80 (PB), and into 1st (out of 20)

 

[Moment]

That was a great 4S!

 

[FSGMT]

Super Fernandez!! :yay:

 

[LRK]

Well done, Javi!

(I'm still heartbroken - but at least I don't have to be MORE heartbroken. Well - yet. Depends on Brian.... )

 

[FSGMT]

Verner...

 

[sequinsgalore]

Tomas VERNER (CZE)

Music: Dracula (soundtrack)

4T - fall
3A - ok, a bit scratchy
FUSp
2F+2T
CCoSp
StSq
CSSp

Two big mistakes...

Score: 33.27 + 36.71 - 1.00 = 68.99 (SB), and into 3rd (out of 21)

 

[Mirunna]

Verner...

I can't remember the last time I saw him with a good program. I am tired to be sorry for him, I seriously can't watch him skate anymore. And I used to love his skating but he is a lost case. He gave 0 fight for that quad which looked good in the air

 

[FSGMT]

I can't remember the last time I saw him with a good program. I am tired to be sorry for him, I seriously can't watch him skate anymore. And I used to love his skating but he is a lost case. He gave 0 fight for that quad which looked good in the air

And for the combo, too: he could easily add a 3T to that 2F...

 

[Mirunna]

This competition is sad to watch. Japanesse Nationals was way way way more competitive than what we are seeing so far. Javier is Europe's pride and joy right now

 

[sequinsgalore]

Peter LIEBERS (GER)

Music: Excerpts from "Alexander" (soundtrack) by Vangelis

4T - stepout, both hands hard down on ice
3A
CSSp
2Lz - shaky landing, no combo
FCSp
StSq - small stumble at start
CCoSp

Score: 28.24 + 29.43 - 1.00 = 56.67, and into 10 (out of 22)

 

[let`s talk]

Plu (is it Seniorita there?): www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0vET1bbROw

Javi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYS4oRH8RbQ
Dai got an edge call on pretty much the same entrance on 3Lu. I wonder what we will see in protocol this time.

 

[sequinsgalore]

Chafik BESSEGHIER (FRA)

Music: Piano in Concerto by Maksim Mrvica

3T+3T
3A - holds on
3Lz
FCSp
StSq
CCoSp
CSSp

Score: 36.46 + 30.47 = 66.93 (SB), and into 5th (out of 23)

 

[Jammers]

This competition is sad to watch. Japanesse Nationals was way way way more competitive than what we are seeing so far. Javier is Europe's pride and joy right now

I think even with the US men down at the moment there is more depth there quite frankly.

 

[EdgeCall]

Nice.

 

[Mirunna]

I think even with the US men down at the moment there is more depth there quite frankly.

Yep, I think that is fair. I don't expect much from the last group, they all have potential to be good or to have an epic meltdown

 

[sequinsgalore]

Alexander MAJOROV (SWE)

Music: Ray's Blues by Dave Grusin

3Lz+3T
3A
CCoSp
3F
FCSp
StSq
CSSp

He's got a wild and unpolished appearance on the ice, but at least he finally landed the jumps

Score: 40.04 + 34.25 = 74.29 (PB), and into 3rd (out of 24)