Thoughts on Men's SP at Russian Nats?

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Kolyada takes Men’s Short Program at Russian Nationals

Mikhail Kolyada took the lead with a strong performance in the Men’s Short Program at 2020-21 Russian Nationals in Chelyabinsk on Thursday. Makar Ignatov is four points behind in second […]

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In his senior national debut, Kondratiuk, hit a triple Axel, quad Salchow, and triple Lutz-triple toe in his routine to “Summertime” and picked up a level four for the three spins and a level three for the step sequence. The 17-year-old from Moscow netted 90.88 points.

“Coming here, I did not think about placements,” said the skater who trains with Svetlana Sokolovskaia at CSKA Moscow. “I just wanted to skate my best. To be in third now is a surprise to me.”

Nice surprise from Kondratiuk!

What are your thoughts on the Men's SP? Who was your favorite?

 

[silveruskate]

Mark Kondratiuk was so energetic, my favourite program today.

Makar Ignatov's jump content was incredible. I wish he could have had PCS that pushed him over 100 but I understand it not being so.

And the leader Kolyada was perfect (aside from 4T-3T...that judge that gave it +4 ). His 101.72 at the Stage competition was better than this on confidence and performance, but clean SP at RusNats has to be celebrated.