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I believe it was Lysacek back in 2005 Worlds.
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I believe it was Lysacek back in 2005 Worlds.
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Joey is never a contender and this was his first, likely the only, trip to Worlds. He was a sidekick because Canada had 3 spots.
Kevin has an injury preventing him from the big jumps which he still went for except for cutting back one quad in the SP. His season was already over when he got the call for Worlds. He only had 3 weeks to try to ease back into training. I think he will likely be back on track next season and he is promising with improved skating and artistry. And the quads, of course.
In any case, neither of them went as the National Champion.
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Gee, without Russia, there won't be a Worlds this year. Gave their only entry a little bit more generous scores was the appropriate gesture to say thank you back to them. Don't you have some sense?! Besides, Gachinsky did deliver it. It was not totally outrageous.
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I don't see him winning another US title somehow but I do see him being a favorite on SOI
His comeback was worth it on a personal level for the national title. Too bad he couldn't do a little bit better today but from what I read he at least didn't implode. He has charisma and quads but his limitations are obvious. And this year his skating has been slower than ever. Still, hopefully he is happy about the U.S. title.
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It was a deeper field this season in case you didn't notice. No need to defend Ryan or make excuses unless it is only about pettiness.
He has been competing for a long time and I am glad he got another chance to go to Worlds.
I wish him well in the future.
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Bradley will have that US title forever. And it is a great boost for his pro career. Happy for him.
I give Gachinksy credit for skating his best. Plus, I never saw Mishin so happy to lose by 40 points
This is the best part of this competetion so far. Congraulate to Gachnsky on medaling with strong tech and nerve. He has protential.
I agree. He did okay this season. It's not his fault that Jeremy and Adam bombed at nationals and no reason to beat Ryan up for not being Patrick Chan. It is what it is.
Other countries offered to host Worlds. Were you sleeping when that happened
LOL, too bad for American, Finnish and Croatian skaters.
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The Biggest Problem with Gachinsky he now has the podium reputation which I do believe affects a Tech Panel and some judges. That corridor thing get them nervous.
Regarding my boy, Brezina. as Lady Bracknell would say one fault is unfortunate, but two are carelessness.
It did cost him points. But his musical rhythm of blade-to-ice is second to none. A landed Quad would put him as the most rival for Chan.
Bradley's humor is not for international competition. But he's always been this way. Can he change to a more macho approach?
Regarding my boy, Brezina. as Lady Bracknell would say one fault is unfortunate, but two are carelessness.
It did cost him points. But his musical rhythm of blade-to-ice is second to none. A landed Quad would put him as the most rival for Chan.
Bradley's humor is not for international competition. But he's always been this way. Can he change to a more macho approach?
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That would not be fair at all, especially to Gachinsky who could've won bronze in any other country had all the performances gone down like they did here.
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It's not about being like Patrick. It's basic choreography of a program with any chance of winning. He was supposed to rechoreograph his SP and yet it's still his backside presented to the judges almost the whole time. How were they supposed to see his "performance" with facial expressions?
And there is no chance of podium or close to it without respectable PCS. Sure Bradley could do what he wanted, but he kept talking about wanting to medal at Worlds.
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Honestly, I haven't seen Gachinsky's LP. I watched his SP. Got a little idea. Reading all these angry comments about him on here made me say that.
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Congrats to the medalists, especially Taka-chan!!!
I can't remember how many times I shouted "Noooooo" to the TV screen, but Taka-chan made my day! Thank you, Taka-chan!!!
I can't remember how many times I shouted "Noooooo" to the TV screen, but Taka-chan made my day! Thank you, Taka-chan!!!
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I saw it and think he did his best. I don't think his scores were so far off. And it is not Arthur's fault that Brezina messed up along with Dai and Oda.
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Gachinsky brought it today. He may not be the overall 3rd best skater in the World, but today he was because others faltered, one way or another.
That's why we have actual competitions. The ice is slippery. etc.
That's why we have actual competitions. The ice is slippery. etc.
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Brace yourelf as you watch it. I could list a half dozen others from Fernandez to Brezina who skated better.
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So you think Bradley had no right to aspire to a medal?
What about Alissa? She hopes to skate her best and maybe win amedal. Should we ban skaters for thinking that way?
It is supposed to be a sport, remember :think:
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