2023 Junior Worlds: Women | Thoughts

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Mao Shimada impresses in Calgary; takes Junior World title

2023 World Junior Figure Skating Championships Women’s Free Skate Mao Shimada of Japan impressed in Calgary, winning the Women’s title at the 2023 World Junior Figure Skating Championships on Friday […]

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There were so many good programs tonight! Which ones were your favorites? Who do you look forward to watching the most develop over the next few years?

 

[brakes]

Mao Shimada had absolutely perfect skate, but my fave is An Xiangyi - very elegant and graceful girl giving me strong Yuna Kim vibes.

 

[4everchan]

I thought this event was so well skated. I enjoyed Mao, Ami, Jia, Minsol, and Yujae! What a top 5 ! I also liked An very much. Her refinement and grace reminds me of Chen Lu. I was impressed with how well these young women kept their cool, especially the final flight which was a delight ! Bravo to hometown favourite Kaiya Ruiter for performing as well as she could and securing a 2nd spot for Canada next year with her top 10 finish.... I cannot even remember the last time that happened at the junior level. I am looking forward to seeing these athletes develop as many won't be eligible for seniors for a few more seasons. I was elated after the LP the other night. I enjoy skating with passion, and when the athletes are able to deliver their best skates, it just makes me so happy !

 

[Ziotic]

I thought this event was so well skated. I enjoyed Mao, Ami, Jia, Minso, and Yujae! What a top 5 ! I also liked A very much. Her refinement and grace reminds me of Chen Lu. I was impressed with how well these young women kept their cool, especially the final flight which was a delight ! Bravo to hometown favourite Kaiya Ruiter for performing as well as she could and securing a 2nd spot for Canada next year with her top 10 finish.... I cannot even remember the last time that happened at the junior level. I am looking forward to seeing these athletes develop as many won't be eligible for seniors for a few more seasons. I was elated after the LP the other night. I enjoy skating with passion, and when the athletes are able to deliver their best skates, it just makes me so happy !

Allison placed top ten at both her assignments to Jr worlds.

18/19 and 19/20

 

[4everchan]

Allison placed top ten at both her assignments to Jr worlds.

18/19 and 19/20

Thanks for refreshing my memory. I definitely cannot keep up

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Super impressive skate by Shimada! I think her PCS was pretty generous at 67 but she's still a cut above the other skaters and has some lovely highlights. Just a little more refinement and she'll challenge for the Japanese (and even World) title next year.

Also awesome to see ultra-C elements being performed by so many promising young skaters. But still nice to see skaters who backed up those ultra-Cs with good skating and well-constructed programs.