Men's LP

[ciocio]

Why can it not be "new Yagudin", "new Kulik", "new Abt", etc?

They retired long time ago, a lot of people don't remember them anymore.

I'm not Gachinsky's fan but he made my day, I like Americans screaming "conspiracy". By the way, did you see Putin and Cinquanta in the audience yesterday????
Congrats to Patrick and Kozu!!!:thumbsup:

 

[alexeifan]

There's not a new Yags, Abt or Kulik cuz nobody comes close to them, they're legends. I would guess most skating fans remember them quite well.

 

[treeloving]

I still can get over that Oda did too many combination!!!! If only he did 3A-2l he would likely win over Arthur by hair.

Kozuka is performance of the night to me, it is very nervous four minute. I think Chan and him should get closer PCS.

For Arthur PCS, he got the fifth best PSC of the night and better than Brezina, Donbush, Florent, and just one point behind Oda. If I say this is unfair does this make me the hater who like to hate?

By the way, my feeling is right, he really hit when other don't and get to podium.

 

[dlgpffps]

They retired long time ago, a lot of people don't remember them anymore.

Impossible, people not knowing Yagudin, Kulik and Abt? Blasphemy, pure blasphemy.

 

[prettykeys]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAKi7GvHYSc

Takahiko Kozuka's LP

Aww! That was terrific! Way to go, Taka.

 

[Bluebonnet]

This skate by Patrick is on par with his GPF's but with 2 quads. He won both events.

But his best was at the Canadian Nationals. That is one for the ages.

Yeah, but this one will be recorded as valid international record. Good enough! Good enough! Good for you, Patrick! I'm so proud of you!arty:

 

[alexeifan]

Dai talks about his boot problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaZRzzOVNtY

 

[Yagudinah]

There's not a new Yags, Abt or Kulik cuz nobody comes close to them, they're legends. I would guess most skating fans remember them quite well.

I certainly do.... and it's not like I'm ancient

 

[ciocio]

Impossible, people not knowing Yagudin, Kulik and Abt? Blasphemy, pure blasphemy.

Oh, you would be surprised, especially young fans of FS. :disapp:

 

[Layfan]

Patrick Chan's winning LP:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7DkK9UrIs8

Thank you! The one from Canadian nationals will be the one I'll be re-watching over the summer but this was excellent too. Fabulous.

Now to watch Kozuka.

 

[amateur]

Wow, I know Russian, hahaha! I've heard the commentators say after Chan's LP, "Great program! Great program!" "Incredible!" "Standing Ovation!"

If you are referring to the commentary to the youtube clip posted above, they are speaking Italian (my apologies if you got Russian from another clip... they probably say the same in any language after that performance anyway!)

I don't speak Italian but I've decided I quite like the sound of Italian commentary after this! "BrilLA-TOro! ScintillANte!!"

 

[bibi24]

Dai talks about his boot problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaZRzzOVNtY

That put a smile on my face. Thanks!

 

[Lily.Grace]

I've just read a Japanese article that says Daisuke wants to continue!!^_______________^ Yay!

 

[Bluebonnet]

If you are referring to the commentary to the youtube clip posted above, they are speaking Italian (my apologies if you got Russian from another clip... they probably say the same in any language after that performance anyway!)

I don't speak Italian but I've decided I quite like the sound of Italian commentary after this! "BrilLA-TOro! ScintillANte!!"

: So I knew Italian! Wow, too.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

They retired long time ago, a lot of people don't remember them anymore.

I'm not Gachinsky's fan but he made my day, I like Americans screaming "conspiracy". By the way, did you see Putin and Cinquanta in the audience yesterday????
Congrats to Patrick and Kozu!!!:thumbsup:

Russia did a great favor by holding the Worlds 2011. Gachinsky is not a conspiracy. It's a an obvious Payback, and the americans had nothing to gain by conspiracy.

I did see Putin and Cinquanta together in the audience and I am sure they'll have a few vodkas later with Piseev. Maybe they will plot a conspiracy for Sochi. Quien sabe?

 

[kensal]

Welcome to Goldenskate, kensal.
I'm catching up on reading this thread now, so I don't know if your question has already been answered, but here's my answer, just in case.

According to the ISU rules, when there is only one competitor for a country, which was true of Russia in this case, the placement number at the end must be 1 or 2, to qualify that nation for three entries next year. Since Artur Gachinski finished with a placement of 3, Russia gets 2 spots next year. They only were entitled to one spot this year. If Takahiko Kozuka had not skated so brilliantly, then Artur probably would have held the second place, and then Russia would have gotten the right to send three entries next year. This is quite possibly why, as someone noted, the audience reaction was subdued, but I feel that Russia having earned a second spot for next year is still good news. To me, it was important for Japanese morale that one of Japan's skaters make it to the podium, and I am so very proud of Taka for doing that. I am also very proud of Artur for doing his part to increase Russia's chances next year, as we move toward Sochi, and I think that is very fitting, and I am quite grateful to Russia for giving us a Worlds this year. I also think the extra time to prepare programmes benefitted the skaters. Maybe the rules should be changed to allow a longer break after the GP series, Euros, and Four Continents. I think it might reduce skater burn-out and injury, and would allow time for small changes to improve their programmes. Just a thought.

Thank you so much.

 

[Bluebonnet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAKi7GvHYSc

Takahiko Kozuka's LP

Thanks!

Love this LP! Kozuka is the most handsome Japanese male skater I've ever seen. Cute face and beautifully proportioned body. Long-lined, lyrical style.:yes: He may not have the excitement of Chan's program, but his is the one that could calm you down and take you to a fairy land.

 

[kensal]

Looks like Hersh already knows the next Olympic Champion
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com...ssian-world-figure-skating-2014-olympics.html

 

[treeloving]

Looks like Hersh already knows the next Olympic Champion
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com...ssian-world-figure-skating-2014-olympics.html

Hahahaha, this really hilarious. Not that I don't believe Arthur cannot be the Olympic champion (I really think he can), but it just the way Hersh write especially when he compare him to the Americans.

 

[wonderlen3000]

Looks like Hersh already knows the next Olympic Champion
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com...ssian-world-figure-skating-2014-olympics.html

That was quick!! LOL But he does have one legitimate point; Sochi is 3 years away and anything can happens. Who knows!! Could be Chan! Could be Kozuko! Could be Oda! Could be Plushy #2! Or some junior skater ...