Lucius did well on the JGP and won a medal at JGPF, too. Remember?
U.S. fed is indeed following their BOW guidelines. Both Lucius and Jacob are new seniors who are still junior age eligible. Thus, likely seen as able to help win a third junior spot for current juniors for next year.I hate that the North American skaters don't get to have that last big competition in an Olympic year like the European skaters do with Europeans. It's a big deal to get to compete and do their programs one extra time that US and Canadian skaters and teams don't get.
USA and Canada would need to do their Nationals before Xmas. Why not do so in Olympic years ? But in some ways, it's even worse for countries like Japan and Korea who do their nationals early enough and then do not have a chance to participate in ISU championships. I guess some of their stars still compete but the schedule is still tight.
Jason landed beautiful 3A’s in practice according to Jon Luc but missed them on camera. It has never been an automatic success for him.. always chasing it. I watch and appreciate him for everything else.
He had boot problems.
Yes, he did! I also believe wholeheartedly that he was battling something beyond his control at this year’s Nationals too. I have no confirmation of this, but he did appear to be ill before his FS.
I also thought it was odd, but from listening to Jean Luc Baker during a practice it sounds like his parents "aren't allowed to be there." So I took that there is either superstition about them being there or their nerves like Ilia's mom. Since the skaters don't really have any time to visit with loved ones during the event they probably stayed in California. If they found out Sunday morning about making the team it would have been too late to get a plane ticket maybe. Who knows the real reason for his parents not being there at the gala, but I'm sure he got an over abundance of calls and texts from his family about making the team.
Yeah, maybe they should bring back a North American championships (with South America and Caribbean also included). The Four Continents substitute includes Asian, Australian, et al skaters, who live halfway around the world from the American continental region. All the Asian skaters have several Asian specific comps in addition to 4CCs. It's about time for an American region only comp, where they could also bring back the 'Fours' event in pairs, which used to be so popular in Canada.
Yeah. It seems like Anthony's parents have never wanted to give any public impression of pushing him. They don't push him privately either, according to what Anthony has said in interviews. It seems like this career in ice dance is something Anthony desires. His parents have always supported his skating goals, but likely have never wanted to be seen or described as 'stage parents'. They have always been low-key and fairly absent at rinks where their son trains and competes. In any case, the last name alone has sufficed to boost Anthony's profile and career chances.
To be fair—having those particular parents watch you compete, would be rather intimidating for any ice dancer
No Peggy Fleming?
No one knows, of course, but I personally would guess that there was a wish to find an opportunity for Jacob Sanchez, an up-and-comer with buzz who finished fourth among the Senior Men
Probably pressure and nerves. Especially after failing the first jump
Tomoko Hiwatashi: 201, 236, 237, 245, 230
