2023 JGP Bangkok Jr. Women's Free Skate

[EdgeCall]

A beautiful skate from Ruichen with a somewhat messed-up end.

At least she is still smiling!

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Ruichen is so tiny and cute
Well done, she fought hard for those jumps. Poor girl that last fall was really unfortunate. I wonder if her last spin will be counted or if that fall will be taken as a fall on the spin?

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Ruichen Tong (CHN)
Introduction and Tarantella,Fantasy by J.Bell

3Lz
2A
3S
2A
FCCoSp4
3Lz<+2T Foot down
3T+2T
FCSp4
ChSq1
3S+1Eu+2F Fall
Random fall
CCoSp4

Free Skate score: 98.64
Total score: 156.09

A bit scratchy on some landings, but got it done for the most part. Unfortunate falls in the last few seconds, but she's still so young and has so much time to improve

 

[Lamente Ariane]

that's why you need to get your skaters out there, dear skating federation, so they also learn how to cope with pressure

Yup… by the end she was struggling to get up almost as much as me the last time a friend dragged me onto the ice… (unlike me at least there was no one else to trip/slam into)

 

[elektra blue]

compared to Ruichen Annika is a giant

 

[elektra blue]

this music sounds like something Amber Glen would skate to

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Poor Ruichen. I just wanted to give her a big hug after the double fall.



At least she has a cuddly toy (which is nearly the same size as she is!) that she can cuddle for consolation.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[lariko]

Ouch, the music... a bit hard on my poor ears...

 

[Ichatdelune]

this music sounds like something Amber Glen would skate to

Please don't speak it into existence

 

[EdgeCall]

Darn. It had to happen.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

This is Amber Glenn tier music choice… and OH NO a big fall… come on Annika keep it together!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Please don't speak it into existence

I hate that I had the same thought I love Amber but…

 

[Lamente Ariane]

All I can say is… go easy on her, judges

 

[lariko]

Love the lines, but that music isn't doing her any favors imo.

 

[icewhite]

About inappropriate songs... this is not sexual, but it's kind of funny when a 13 year old skates to "I was still a child, so go easy on me".
(Adele tends to have those vibes, though... Reminds me of when 21 year old Adele herself sung about her boyfriend leaving her for a girl because that one was much younger. )

 

[EdgeCall]

Chao was only slightly chaotic. I like!

 

[labgoat]

Elegant, tall Annika chose unique contemporary music with a purple sleeveless dress. Triple loop shows off her long lines and controlled extension. Wonky takeoff on the Lutz ends up a fall. A split jump done with complete extension. A few tight landings but well done. She looks older than thirteen Ted.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Annika Chao (USA)
Easy On Me by Adele

3F+3T< Two-footed?,Foot down
3Lo Two-footed?
3S
3Lz
FSSp4
3Lz<+REP Fall
3F+2A+2T
2A+2T
FCCoSp4
ChSq1
CCoSp4

Free skate score: 105.11
Total score: 164.04

I don't know if it's just me, but many of her jumps look vaguely two-footed to me Not a bad skate by any means, she did well for the most part. Very cute

 

[Mariiiiskate]

Mixed skate for Annika, I dont think this is exactly what she wanted she is so tall tho, I was shocked she was only 13. I wonder if she is going through puberty right now which might be affecting her jumps.

 

[elektra blue]

Elegant, tall Annika chose unique contemporary music with a purple sleeveless dress. Triple loop shows off her long lines and controlled extension. Wonky takeoff on the Lutz ends up a fall. A split jump done with complete extension. A few tight landings but well done. She looks older than thirteen Ted.

are you channeling your inner Ted?