Vincent Zhou

[Zenchio63]

Coach Lee Barkell's interview about Vincent, from the April 2020, Vol.12, issue of "Ice Jewels" magazine, translations courtesy of hanabi0489
(I edited some parts here)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnJTaApW2I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Q: Two months off the ice is a long time for a skater, isn't it?
Barkell : He's very methodical and can't take things halfway.
So initially he was going to juggle academics and skating, but it didn't work out that way.
So for now, after the semester was over, he prepared for US Nationals. When he started the training at Granite Club, it was like a crash course. I didn't ask for too much and focused on him steadily jumping only one kind of quadruple.
It was just in time, wasn't it? And we had a good preparation for the World Championships, but unfortunately Worlds was cancelled.
Q: What kind of skater do you think he is?
Barkell: He is very serious, but he also has a sense of humor.
He's a quick learner, and his love of competing is a strength. He has some really good jumping skills. I would like to strengthen his skating skills even more .

 

[Arriba627]

Nice to see Vincent on the ice for the Colorado Cup. I know we are all REALLY wanting to see skating! :sad4:

https://twitter.com/ucchi04271/status/1294448785788084227?s=19

 

[katymay]

Nice to see Vincent on the ice for the Colorado Cup. I know we are all REALLY wanting to see skating! :sad4:

https://twitter.com/ucchi04271/status/1294448785788084227?s=19

I think this is the best I've ever seen him. Solid jumps, great progress on the artistic side, wonderful choreography.

 

[TontoK]

I found this Youtube that takes the program all the way to the end.

It's not a good video... but it's something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DTTpnsVAKs

 

[formersk8ter]

So proud of Vincent! He's come so far, just since US Nationals this year, and to do so during this pandemic is really something.

His SP was SO good in Colorado. The FP was a nice start, just a couple of hiccups. The program will just get better and better. Congratulations to Vincent!

 

[lyrichord]

https://www.teamusa.org/News/2020/September/21/Vincent-Zhou-Reimagined-Reinvigorated-And-Ready-To-Fight

Had no idea until I read this that the pandemic caused Vincent to leave Lee Barkell and return to his former coaches in Colorado. Hope everything works out well for him.

 

[formersk8ter]

Vincent is such a fighter! I have no doubt that he will push through with the determination he's always had.

 

[formersk8ter]

Hey Vincent fans, where are you? Our boy just became a three-time silver medalist at US Nationals today!

What an achievement, big congratulations to Vincent. Well deserved!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Congratulations to Vincent!

I really enjoyed his SP, I know he had a reputation as not a very expressive skater, but he certainly feels that program The jumps were really good too!

I have to say I don't know much about Vincent, but I enjoyed what I saw

Keep on keeping on, Vincent!

 

[lariko]

I always thought Zhou was such a pan elegant skater, but this year he got more opened up to the audience, I think. Even with cardboard, heh. Congrats on that silver

 

[iluvtodd]

Heartbroken for Vincent. I want to give him a hug!

 

[CellarDweller]

He must feel completely gutted. If the US needs to qualify for a third position, maybe he'll redeem himself at Nebelhorn.

 

[anonymoose_au]

He must feel completely gutted. If the US needs to qualify for a third position, maybe he'll redeem himself at Nebelhorn.

Is he allowed to go? I don't think any skater who went to Worlds can try and get the spot back.

He posted this on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5bS9un6Tn/?igshid=1dboywvkf7dwe

Apparently he had an injury. In any case I hope he can climb that mountain!

 

[16Olympics]

Is he allowed to go? I don't think any skater who went to Worlds can try and get the spot back.

He posted this on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5bS9un6Tn/?igshid=1dboywvkf7dwe

Apparently he had an injury. In any case I hope he can climb that mountain!

Someone has to go to Nebelhorn it just can't be Nathan or Jason. I am not sure if more than one can go or if there is a qualifying score to get the third spot (haven't checked that out) but Nationals will determine who goes to the Olympics, Nebelhorn will determine if the US men get 3 spots.

 

[moonvine]

Is he allowed to go? I don't think any skater who went to Worlds can try and get the spot back.

He posted this on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5bS9un6Tn/?igshid=1dboywvkf7dwe

Apparently he had an injury. In any case I hope he can climb that mountain!

My understanding is that it can be him. It can’t be Jason or Nathan because they made the FS. If Vincent had made the FS and Jason had not - Vincent would not be able to go to Nebelhorn but Jason would.

 

[gsk8]

A big thank you to @GoneWithTheWind for adding links to his Media profile!

 

[Hooks1999]

I'm glad to see Vincent had two great skates at the Broadmoor Open competition. He's starting the season strong! USFS would be crazy not to send him to Nebelhorn.

 

[apgold]

He was fantastic in the aerial challenge last night. He ran away with the competition. Tom Z kept high fiving him!

 

[Matthew]

Cranberry Cup 2021, SP

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[ladyjane]

Vincent's SP was gorgeous at Cranberry (please take a look at the link @Matthew has embedded above), and his FS was also solid. He was a joy to watch last weekend.