2024 Skate America Women's SP

[Sabsi]

Oh no that combo

 

[CellarDweller]

Wonky ending on the lutz, hope she can add the combo to her other jump.

 

[Minz]

#2

Minchae Kim | REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Age: 18 | Coaches: Chi Hyunjung, Kim Jinseo
Music: "Radio Tango"; choreo by David Wilson

1. 3 Toe + 3 Toe
2. 3 Lutz
3. Flying Sit Spin 4
4. 2 Axel
5. Change Combination Spin 3
6. Step Sequence 2
7. Layback Spin 3

TES: 31.68
PCS: 28.98
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 60.66

 

[labgoat]

gutsy attempt to get a combo ends in disaster

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Yuna

 

[CellarDweller]

Oh oh oh!

 

[Jontor]

Well, good on Yuna-san to go for the Loop combo with the Flip. That was gutsy.

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

Oh Yuna...give her 40 PCS!!!

 

[twirlingblades]

I would’ve just added a 2Lo, not sure why she would do a 3+3 after a miss.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

3. Yuna AOKI
Adios Nonino by Astor Piazzolla, choreo by Misha Ge, Yuna Aoki

3Lzq (turnout)
2A (such a gorgeous landing position)
FCSp4
3F+3Lo<< (falls)
CCoSp4 (change of direction!)
StSq2
LSp4

SP: 56.51 (3rd)

Yuna's skating is so elegant! Her upper body movement and skating skills are just fantastic, and she does a lot of her own choreography, which is evident in her understanding of the music. She almost retired at the end of last season, but I'm so glad she didn't. I've seen her land 3F+3Los in here in practice, which is a very smart strategy for the short. Unfortunately, it didn't work out well for her here, but I hope her quality will at least be rewarded by the judges because everything else is so good.

 

[readernick]

She's still just a delight to watch isn't she. She knows how to engage every part of her body and every moment is intentional.

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

I would’ve just added a 2Lo, not sure why she would do a 3+3 after a miss.

She landed a beautiful 3F3Lo in practice

 

[Sabsi]

Step Sequence Level 2??????

 

[Idiote]

Nooo Such a shame for the jumps. She was gutsy for trying to tack the 3Lo on her flip, even though it didn't work today. Everything else, absolutely everything else was exquisite. Stunning choreo, gorgeous dress, amazing expression.

 

[Dawn825]

Beautiful program!!
Really gutsy attempt on the combo, gotta give her props

 

[RatedPG]

Wow!! Yuna!!
I love her skating skills so much!
I knew she has a 3Lz 3Lo
I didn’t know she would go for a 3F 3Lo when she missed her opening combo
Gutsy Yuna!!

 

[FlossieH]

Yuna Akoi is a lovely skater. Wasn't her day today, but there'll be better ones.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Yuna what jumps I don’t recognize jumps the PERFORMANCE

 

[Warwick360]

Aoki reminded me so much of Michelle Kwan. Both the artistic side and the anti clock wise spin. Shame about the jumps.

 

[Jeanie19]

Yuna. Gorgeous dress. She's a beautiful skater. A few mistakes, but she never gave up.