2018 Olympic Figure Skating Ladies FS

[sequinsgalore]

5 LI Xiangning (CHN)

Music: Raymonda by Alexander Glazunov

Dove purple sparkly dress

3F+2T
3Lz+2T - tight, maybe 3Lz<
3F
ChSq
FCSp
3Lz - maybe <
2A+1Lo+3S - twofoot, maybe 3S<
3T - scratchy
CCoSp
StSq
2A - maybe <
LSp

Bit iffy on some landings, but she fistpumps

FS: 50.56+51.41 = 101.97, 154.43, 5/5

 

[CellarDweller]

Wow, a lot of her stuff is under review.

 

[DeeDee18]

I curse whoever started this trend of half boots half tights :think:

Probably a reason that us, non-skaters, don’t know about ?

 

[LittleLotte29]

I see yellow, yellow everywhere....

 

[Ylyzybyth]

I was just thinking I was missing Li. But I wasn't sure if that'd be rude to say. So since others have said it.... I miss her too.

 

[Metis]

Li's doing well besides that thing on the salchow but this should not go above Hendrickx and Kim in my opinion. Much less technically difficult

Given how much of her program is under review... that’s a yield sign right there.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Yes. None of the Chinese ladies get even close to her presence. It's a real shame. I hope someone will emerge soon because there's a giant hole left by her.

Not only that but if China wants to compete for a team medal next time 'round, they've got serious work to do in Dance and with the Women. And it's only 4 years.

 

[Bumdid]

Li's arms are beautiful but she needs more expression. Girl looks like she's doing a math exam while skating.

 

[GGFan]

I hope Li can improve her jumps. She has a soft pleasing quality that she can build upon

 

[kimi492]

How is that high? 54!? 75 is too high for 15 years old. They are same age, both Juniors. And I got more emotions from her than Alina's happy one note program.

Yeah I agree - idc what anyone says so don’t @ me - but no 15 year old deserves that PCS

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

Lots of yellow boxes, oh no

 

[SpiffySpiders]

Just learned CBC is carrying Junior Worlds this year! Kurt and Carol were talking about Trusova and her quads and how we'll get to see her in action.

Xiangning has lovely qualities. I expect more personality and power in her skating will start to shine through as she gets more experience.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Yes. None of the Chinese ladies get even close to her presence. It's a real shame. I hope someone will emerge soon because there's a giant hole left by her.

Her free skate to I Did It For Love is still one of my favorites of all time. Moon River was great, too

 

[WeirwoodTreeHugger]

I can't decide if I should have another Angry Orchard hard cider or crack open a box of wine. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Shayuki]

Yeah I agree - idc what anyone says so don’t @ me - but no 15 year old deserves that PCS

I think that what should be judged is what they put out on the ice, not their birth date.

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

Did Xiangning have a triple-triple at some point? I might be remembering wrong

 

[lavenderblossom]

Xiangning's jumps get good height but not much distance. Looked tight, might be URs

 

[MIM]

I love Li has fantastic posture and ease on the ice.
Lovely dress and music, Raymonda that are complementing her elegant posture.

 

[GGFan]

Not only that but if China wants to compete for a team medal next time 'round, they've got serious work to do in Dance and with the Women. And it's only 4 years.

Can Lu Chen come back? Are her kids skating age yet?

 

[OS]

Zijun would have been better. Silly China fed.... Who else do you have for Beijing.