In order to be competitive, Kolyada wants to upgrade his technical content. He plans to incorporate the quad Lutz in the short, as well as in the free skate. He also plans to add a quad Salchow and toe loop in the free skate as well.
"We'll see in the season if we add another toe loop," he shared, "so I might have four quads. I think I have to set these goals for myself. I think it is realistic for me and I need to go for it. I feel well prepared.
In addition to his long-time choreographer, Olga Kliushnichenko, Kolyada also turned to a new choreographer, two-time World champion and 2006 Olympic silver medalist Stéphane Lambiel. He worked on his programs with Lambiel in Switzerland from June 19 to 23.
"Stéphane is a great skater," said the Russian. "I always enjoyed watching him. He is special. It was my idea to approach him. I asked Maxim Trankov and he helped me to contact him. It was great. I really liked working with him. From the first day, we found a good contact and our work was very productive."
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Looking forward to seeing what comes of Lambiel's tutelage!
One quad is nice, two quads are intense, three.....well....then the artistry goes (IMO). What are your thoughts on the men and their quads? Is the pressure on quads going to lead to a splat fest for the top competitors at the Olympics?
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