Javier Fernandez
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I was still trying to make the maths at the end of his FP when I heard Paloma del Rio and Susana, in charge of commentary in spanish TV, crying and I began to cry too.
I enjoyed a lot the interview "Hardest moment?" and Javi saying "Not being able to train as much as he should". That's the Javi I love and admire
Thank you for all these years of competition!!
I enjoyed a lot the interview "Hardest moment?" and Javi saying "Not being able to train as much as he should". That's the Javi I love and admire
Thank you for all these years of competition!!
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So happy he was able to go out on top, although it's sad this was his last competition. CONGRATULATIONS JAVI!!!
Congrats for all your long and prolific career, and thank you so much because you made me enjoy so much! I'll miss you
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Sucks that he never skated to Fernando's Hideaway.
Congrats, Fernandez. Enjoy retirement.
Congrats, Fernandez. Enjoy retirement.
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I'm so glad Javi won. Had been following his career for almost a decade. It will no doubt be hard not seeing him in competition after this.:sad21:
Also, I must mention, what the hell was up with Samarin's GOEs and PCS? Thankfully the level of generosity to him didn't spoil Javi's farewell moment that he very well deserved.:dev2:
Also, I must mention, what the hell was up with Samarin's GOEs and PCS? Thankfully the level of generosity to him didn't spoil Javi's farewell moment that he very well deserved.:dev2:
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So happy for Javier, I'm glad that he won. 
Javier is one of the skaters who introduced figure skating to me so he is my idol and I love him lots.
Thank you for being a great idol and an incredible skater. I will miss you, legend :luv17:
Javier is one of the skaters who introduced figure skating to me so he is my idol and I love him lots.
Thank you for being a great idol and an incredible skater. I will miss you, legend :luv17:
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AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Despite not doing a quad since last summer. Despite having only three weeks of training. It all just adds to the legend of King Javier of Europe. We are not worthy. So happy he ends his career on such a high note. I will miss him.
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Javi!!!!!!!!!!!!
:gclap::hap57::gclap::hap57::gclap::hap57::gclap:
The world is bright and beautiful this morning, until I remember that that is the last time we'll see him compete. But what a way to finish, with a 7th Euros gold to add to his legendary status!!
(Okay, who is now going to cry all the way through Prometo???)
:gclap::hap57::gclap::hap57::gclap::hap57::gclap:
The world is bright and beautiful this morning, until I remember that that is the last time we'll see him compete. But what a way to finish, with a 7th Euros gold to add to his legendary status!!
(Okay, who is now going to cry all the way through Prometo???)
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That was lovely, wanting to finish with all-Spanish right through to the gala.
Now wishing and praying he will be at Fantasy on Ice..... though that seems such a long time away.
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Seven has been and still is an important and magical number for human kind from ancient times, in most parts of the world, in all kinds of cultures and religions. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/7) It is usually also a positive thing (maybe seven deadly sins excluded?).
All this considered what else can I describe the events of yesterday afternoon except as the 7th Wonder of Modern Figure Skating? King Javier VII of Spain and Europe, the Emperor of Comebacks, came, saw and conquered.
A majestic last competition warm-up with easy and effortless jumps, all done on first try (caught in traffic once or twice) was probably enough to sow the seed of doubt and weakness in the minds of his opponents. Determined, sharp, focused, a skater who knows what he can do and that he can deliver when it counts.
The impeccable 4S right in front of the judges ("Come up with deductions for that!") the Axels flowing beautifully from take off to landing. That 3Lo from layback Ina Bauer... A carefully crafted choreography with a storyline that does not need explanation, the seamless union between movement, music, lyrics, and story. Precision and calmness of execution of every movement (minus the stepout and pop), no flailing arms, no pointless posturing. The beatific smile towards the judges before the last part of the program.
Our little cluster of Javier went from nervous agony to elation when he went into lead, to pure exstacy when the end result was clear. There were countless screams and hugs and tears. The audience turned red and yellow for him.
This is what he hoped for, to end his career on a high note, to retire on his own terms and not be retired by his chosen sport. This is what we wanted for him to have and although it was hard, harder than ever before, he got the crown.
Please, retire the gold medal at the men's discipline of the European Figure Skating Championships for a few years. No one else really deserves it for a while after these magical 7 years.
"I hope people will think of me as a different type of skater, a more complete skater than the ones we are supposed to have,” he responded when asked how he want people to remember him. “Skaters are not just jumps, but they are about complete skating. There are some skaters I have seen, like this boy (Kevin Aymoz, FRA) who I see are like this and I am proud of them, it is unbelievable. I hope I have left something like that on figure skating.” ( https://goldenskate.com/2019/01/fernanez-snags-seventh-consecutive-european-title/)
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PS The Finnish judge (yes, Jaana, a human stain in our nation...) did it again, 8.75 for PE and INT. She must be blind.
At the press conference, Javi was asked what the technical controller said to him and what he said to her from the podium. She said nothing, he said "I will miss you."
All this considered what else can I describe the events of yesterday afternoon except as the 7th Wonder of Modern Figure Skating? King Javier VII of Spain and Europe, the Emperor of Comebacks, came, saw and conquered.
A majestic last competition warm-up with easy and effortless jumps, all done on first try (caught in traffic once or twice) was probably enough to sow the seed of doubt and weakness in the minds of his opponents. Determined, sharp, focused, a skater who knows what he can do and that he can deliver when it counts.
The impeccable 4S right in front of the judges ("Come up with deductions for that!") the Axels flowing beautifully from take off to landing. That 3Lo from layback Ina Bauer... A carefully crafted choreography with a storyline that does not need explanation, the seamless union between movement, music, lyrics, and story. Precision and calmness of execution of every movement (minus the stepout and pop), no flailing arms, no pointless posturing. The beatific smile towards the judges before the last part of the program.
Our little cluster of Javier went from nervous agony to elation when he went into lead, to pure exstacy when the end result was clear. There were countless screams and hugs and tears. The audience turned red and yellow for him.
This is what he hoped for, to end his career on a high note, to retire on his own terms and not be retired by his chosen sport. This is what we wanted for him to have and although it was hard, harder than ever before, he got the crown.
Please, retire the gold medal at the men's discipline of the European Figure Skating Championships for a few years. No one else really deserves it for a while after these magical 7 years.
"I hope people will think of me as a different type of skater, a more complete skater than the ones we are supposed to have,” he responded when asked how he want people to remember him. “Skaters are not just jumps, but they are about complete skating. There are some skaters I have seen, like this boy (Kevin Aymoz, FRA) who I see are like this and I am proud of them, it is unbelievable. I hope I have left something like that on figure skating.” ( https://goldenskate.com/2019/01/fernanez-snags-seventh-consecutive-european-title/)
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PS The Finnish judge (yes, Jaana, a human stain in our nation...) did it again, 8.75 for PE and INT. She must be blind.
At the press conference, Javi was asked what the technical controller said to him and what he said to her from the podium. She said nothing, he said "I will miss you."
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My painting in honor of Javi. --I gave it a background with colors from Spain's flag.
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Beautiful!
I have to admit that although hoping for his win, did not expect it to happen after such a short training. It was such a joy to watch Javi´s final performance at the Europeans!!! The interpretation and his jumping are just pure magic, he is like a cat, LOL. Hopefully he can teach his jumping technic to other skaters...
Congratulations for the 7th consecutive European title!!! So wonderful that he ended his competitive career on the top of the podium and got his dream.
Congratulations for the 7th consecutive European title!!! So wonderful that he ended his competitive career on the top of the podium and got his dream.
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