2021 JGP France: Men's Free Skate

[Dogo]

Watching Corey and Ilia reminds me that it is a monumental task to be focused on the technical complexity of your program AND at the same time understand your emotions and trying to control your nerves AND not loose the artistic vision of what you will be presenting. What Nathan and Yuzuru did for the LP and SP respectively at World's was a miracle of complexity, artistry, and being at a good mental space. Doing all 3 tasks is really a gigantic and monumental effort.

Supporting both Corey and Ilia going forward! It's a good lesson learned

 

[readernick]

or senior

The women want to join in the fun, too. Based on last year's worlds.

 

[Laid-Back Enthusiast]

The best moment for me in the mens' free skate, including the skating, was Lucas Broussard's dolphin noises at the kiss and cry

 

[4everchan]

i wish the computer was sending me some fresh cool air....from the ice.... it's almost 30 degrees (with humidity factor) and barely 9am here.... this is not going to be a fun day

 

[Jontor]

oh lord... i understand the need to do this BUT this is not ideal.... we all know not to compare points from different events.... judging may become a factor in who gets in...

...and the altitude.

But I'm glad they are doing it this way. There is no other way to squeeze in the Japanese and Russians fairly.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

oh lord... i understand the need to do this BUT this is not ideal.... we all know not to compare points from different events.... judging may become a factor in who gets in...

And if you factor in the altitude in the two first events which seem to affect a lot of skaters, it´s even more unfair. Not to mention you have more time to practice going to the later events.

But of course, I understand why they have to do that, it´s really not ideal situation.

 

[Andrea82]

the reason being a french sounding name i am curious about his roots

He was born in Luxembourg.

 

[4everchan]

...and the altitude.

But I'm glad they are doing it this way. There is no other way to squeeze in the Japanese and Russians fairly.

... the altitude... a huge factor which probably impacted the LPs... which were much less successful than the SPs. Regarding JGP finals... i am not sure I care that much to be honest.

 

[4everchan]

He was born in Luxembourg.

hopefully he still speaks French then

 

[4everchan]

I wonder the damage this event has done on my prediction game LOL..... meh...

 

[readernick]

... the altitude... a huge factor which probably impacted the LPs... which were much less successful than the SPs. Regarding JGP finals... i am not sure I care that much to be honest.

Yes, I think JGPs are really just about building skills. Who cares about the final? This was a great opportunity for all those young men to fall, get exhausted, and learn. Mission accomplished.

 

[cheerknithanson]

I'm happy Ilia won. I'm just hoping he can make the JGPF. I know that's a bit far off, but I think he can do it, barring that the next event, he gets a high enough score.

 

[lariko]

Ouch, Circelli’s skate was hard to watch. Poor guy. I was also expecting Malinin have a more succesful skate, but maybe it’s because he had been skating senior version of the programs? Anyway, at this event he was clearly in the lead, and fingers crossed it goes better in Krasnoyarsk for him. And, Broussard was the greatest in K&C

 

[cheerknithanson]

Ouch, Circelli’s skate was hard to watch. Poor guy. I was also expecting Malinin have a more succesful skate, but maybe it’s because he had been skating senior version of the programs? Anyway, at this event he was clearly in the lead, and fingers crossed it goes better in Krasnoyarsk for him. And, Broussard was the greatest in K&C

I didn't see Malinin's name on the entries, on as a sub.

 

[lariko]

I didn't see Malinin's name on the entries, on as a sub.

Oh, my bad.

 

[TontoK]

Yes, I think JGPs are really just about building skills. Who cares about the final? This was a great opportunity for all those young men to fall, get exhausted, and learn. Mission accomplished.

This is probably the first time I've followed a junior event to any extent. I enjoyed it well enough, but I don't know if I'll make a habit of it.

I think all of the top men here have a higher goal than the JGP Final. A win's a win and a medal is a medal, but I'm sure they've got other plans, and I doubt the outcome of a JGP event carries much import for the best juniors. It's all about experience skating before an international panel and learning to manage nerves.

 

[lariko]

This is probably the first time I've followed a junior event to any extent. I enjoyed it well enough, but I don't know if I'll make a habit of it.

I think all of the top men here have a higher goal than the JGP Final. A win's a win and a medal is a medal, but I'm sure they've got other plans, and I doubt the outcome of a JGP event carries much import for the best juniors. It's all about experience skating before an international panel and learning to manage nerves.

I have heard a few junior skaters mention that they like sharing the ice with the seniors in the final. GP final is the only international event where they potentially skate to the same audience as the senior division, so I think that could be an important incentive to get into the final six.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

But wow two French on the podium...nice!

One competitor from France reached the podium (Francois Pitot), in part due to Corey Circelli's struggles.

If you are referencing Lucas Broussard (due to his 'French' name), please note that Lucas was born in Luxembourg. He apparently grew up in the U.S. His hometown is Seattle, WA:

Lucas Broussard - Figure Skating - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Lucas Broussard (9) He/Him - CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Junior Grand Prix Final silver medalist (2022) U.S. junior champion (2023) U.S. juvenile champion (2019) 2023-24 SEASON

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

ETA:

Oh wait one Frenchman.

I thought Lucas was French for some reason

Okay, I saw your above post after I'd already replied. I also see someone else has already mentioned that Lucas was born in Luxembourg. Previously, I had assumed his parents are first or second generation Americans with French ancestry. But, the French language is spoken in many countries around the world aside from France, including Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, Switzerland, et al. (the listed countries recognize multiple national languages).