2024 JGP Bangkok Men's SP

[lariko]

Surname is rather slavic than finnish, but name definetly finnish, so maybe his ancestors came to Finland when it used to be Grand Dutchy of Finland
Great presentation, jumps can be corrected.

He was born in Arkhangel'sk according to his bio, so I doubt his Slavic ancestry goes this far back.

 

[anonymoose_au]

A light up costume! That's a new one!

Shame about the combo though!

 

[labgoat]

I like Elias choice of music for him. I really like the top that lights up, don't know if it was a part of the story but I liked it. A very honest choice of music - Goliath for a young man to go with a nice skate.

 

[Jeanie19]

Elias. Great shirt, does it glow in the dark?

 

[elektra blue]

if he had more leds he would have qualified for a nomination

 

[FlossieH]

I'm not in the mood for dark, depressing music. I fear there might be quite a bit of it in this event.

 

[Ichatdelune]

I really took a liking to him when doing my predictions and hope for a medal for him.

The kiddo got 74+ even with an iffy 3A, if he skates his free cleanly then the podium is definitely in his grasp. Whether he lands his 4T or not will be the turning point

 

[labgoat]

Elias. Great shirt, does it glow in the dark?

Apparently - it was cool lighting up as he swirled around in the footwork

 

[anonymoose_au]

Hey Rio! I feel like there's gonna be Spanish vibe in this program....

Called it

 

[lariko]

Rio Nakata! I am staying to see him, then I have to get going.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Huh interesting, Australia has a James Lin and a James Min.

This chap's dedication to sparkle is noted and appreciated!

That has caught me out a few times too!

Have you sent me your Aussie internet? My computer started playing up during the Warm-Up, so I decided to re-start it (it hasn't finished re-starting yet). But when I put the laptop on, it was really struggling to play too. And I have missed everybody so far.

It's just about playing now for our Little Welsh Dragon, but it is having to do so in 360px.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[labgoat]

Now most peoples favorite for the top is Rio Nakata skating to Aroul by Taalbi Brothers and Uccen(Dwts Remix) by Taalbi Brothers

 

[lariko]

Oh, dart.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

The combo curse continues... apparently I need to break out my sage early this year

 

[labgoat]

Another really fine piece of footwork, musical and full of interesting stops and starts.

 

[Ichatdelune]

He subscribes to the Tanaka Keiji school of vest-heavy costumes

Seriously? He still jumps a 3T-3T? Lad you have a terrific 3A but that is not good for your BV

 

[elektra blue]

Rio grew up so much! but he's still the fine specimen of cactus japonia we learned to love

 

[Karoltyna]

His footwork <3

 

[Jeanie19]

Rio. Great red vest, great 3A, great spins. Really good program.

 

[FlossieH]

Good skate from Rio Nakata. Huge 3A. Lost marks on lower value combo, though.