Men's Long Program

[Tonichelle]

1 Emanuel SANDHU CAN 152.74 75.74 77.00 7.50 7.50 7.70 7.70 8.10 0.00 #4
2 Evgeni PLUSHENKO RUS 146.94 66.54 80.40 8.25 7.40 8.15 8.15 8.25 0.00 #5
3 Michael WEISS USA 125.02 57.62 67.40 6.75 6.80 6.60 6.90 6.65 0.00 #3
4 Kevin VAN DER PERREN BEL 121.88 56.88 65.00 6.50 6.05 6.65 6.65 6.65 0.00 #1
5 Song GAO CHN 112.68 56.98 55.70 6.05 5.35 5.40 5.75 5.30 0.00 #2

 

[Tonichelle]

who'd have thought that Eman would be the first one to upset Evgeni in a LONG time...

 

[Lynn226]

I dared to hope a few days ago, but I still can't believe it.

Go Emanuel!!!

 

[Kasey]

Not to get the protectors of Plush on my butt....but maybe this was a good thing for him? I can imagine that one could get some complacency if they aren't feeling challenged enough. Maybe this will be a "wake up call" for him......

Oh yeah, and CONGRATS EMAN!

Kasey

 

[kasia16]

Incredible, I didn't think so is anyone who can beat Plush...

CONGRATULATIONS TO EMANUEL

 

[show 42]

Way to go Michael, for sticking with it and getting the bronze...42

 

[sk8tngcanuck]

I am in shock and so darn proud.... I knew he had what it takes to be champion, its just a matter of him putting it all together. I hope this gives him the confidence he needs to build some momentum heading to worlds.

 

[dizzydi]

Men's Competition

I am quite surprised at the outcome. I didn't think anyone would beat Pleshenko.

How very refreshing.

Dizzy

 

[Tonichelle]

Way to go Michael, for sticking with it and getting the bronze...42

yup! I'm so proud of him!

 

[indiaskye1]

Way to go, Emanuel!!!

I had hoped he would do well but I never dared dream he might win ... I mean ... Plushenko has gone unbeaten for so long.

But I am definetely very happy with the outcome!!!
This should be a great boost to Emanuel's confidence!!!

Vanessa

 

[kzarah]

I can't believe that Weiss medaled with that performance.
Daniel and Little Lulu

 

[sk8er1964]

My viewing was pre-empted by the press conference (my opinion of that move would take a whole 'nother thread). Anyway, I saw most of Sandhu's program (which looked pretty good, but had some technical errors), as well as all of the others. What happened to Plushenko? I assume that there were technical problems for him to drop to 2nd. So, did he melt down?

 

[Lynn226]

No, Plushy performed an illegal third jump combo for which he received no credit. He also eliminated another jump from his program (salchow, I believe). Those things were sufficient to lower his technical score enough to put him in second place.

Go Emanuel!

 

[gracefulswan]

and he also didn't do a triple axel at all. the one that was in the combo wasn't counted... often he does 2 in big competitions.. and sandhu did 2, one in combination.

sandhu skated pretty well from what i saw before they interrupted the broadcast. a few mistakes.. no major ones. i was surprised and wanted to see his reaction and plushy's.

 

[sk8er1964]

Thanks for the info. It rather steams me that I didn't get to see it for myself.

 

[Tonichelle]

I liked Eman's footwork

however his program as well as Plushy's got chacked due to some terror warning... *SIGH*

 

[KMK0902]

At least anyone who is able to pick up CBC, can watch both short and long program this weekend ( Dec 27-28 ).

I can't wait to see E-man!!!

K