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There is a large problem of overscoring in ice skating right now. GOE's and PCS are being handed out like candy instead of realistically assessing the quality of what the competitors are doing. This hurts the sport because it moves competitors away from trying as much to do an amazing "WOW" move when they know a +2 or even a +3 GOE can already be obtained fairly easily, same for the artistry of programs and the PCS they will receive. Scoring inflation also creates skewed competition results, with these numbers randomly fluctuating to easily inflate any given competitor for whatever reason.
I will score the top 12 competitors at the 2016 World Championship Ladies event, with detailed breakdown. Feel free to add your own detailed scoresheets as well. I'm starting with the Long Programs in this post since that will probably interest people most. My second post will include Short Program scores and Overall Scores/Placement.
The detailed breakdown here lists the name of an element, the GOE grade, the total score for that element (including a fall deduction where applicable), and then commentary of the element.
Also, this thread has nothing whatsoever to do with Yu-Na Kim's 2010 scores, who was also vastly overscored for what she did, so please don't talk about it.
01.) EVGENIA MEDVEDEVA - 139.98 points
3F+3T +1.5 / 10.65 / Very good Flip and good flow overall, but the Toeloop gets barely any distance and pay close attention to how much she pulls around on her toepick during the takeoff there.
3Lz 0 / 6.0 / Her takeoff edge is not correct, it really almost deserves a full 'e' call.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Good entry and very good final position, but otherwise this is totally average.
StSq4 +2 / 5.3 / Good control and edges, good usage of her leg line for the most part, although I'm not at all a fan of the illusion turn she does. Keeps a clear staccato rhythm going, could have more speed.
3F +1.5 / 6.88 / Definitely strong but bends forward a tiny bit and not the biggest jump. Yes, the tano position can make a jump more difficult, but when you are sacrificing amplitude and a clear body line for it? It's not a net gain in the end.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / See, a jump without a tano position, and it's equally as successful to me because of the way it cleanly floats down from the air.
2A+2T+2T +1 / 6.99 / Her questionable axel technique on display. Still, this combination has good flow and tano positions on every jump, so you simply have to give it a little boost for those qualities.
3S+3T +1.5 / 10.62 / Very solid, but that toeloop technique is still not the best.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Again, this axel jump itself is not really good, but it flows and she has the arm position.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / She does a short spread eagle, a somewhat short "Sasha Cohen turning spiral", and a few little toesteps. It's a nice enough choreographic sequence but hardly amazing.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Good but not great speed. Mostly good positions, but the last position isn't. The change of foot is slightly wonky.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Excellent, but there isn't an extra special feature here to make it deserve +3 on the GOE.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Could be faster and have stronger edges on the whole, but she was superbly controlled here.
Transitions - 8.5 / Plenty throughout, not the absolute most difficult and not always more effective than just a long held edge, but very good.
Performance - 8.75 / Best performance of her career. Could still be more animated at times but this was very confident and showed clear usage of the body and outward expression.
Choreography - 8.25 / The construction of the program is rather blocky. Some of the movements are obviously there only to show difficulty rather than an interesting form or idea. Still quite good overall.
Interpretation - 8.5 / Pairs delicacy with power and angular movement quite well, a very good characterization of the music. Many elements timed very cleverly to the music, but the spins are a weaker point in the interpretation and overall it could still be be more extended and varied.
71.98 (Total Element Score) + 68.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 139.98
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.12 points
02.) MAO ASADA - 136.02 points
3A -1.5 / 7.0 / Totally disagree with the underrotation call here, did they even pay attention to where she took off? Some deduction needs to be taken for somewhat two-footing the landing, though, sure.
3F+3Lo< 0 / 8.9 / Yes, underrotated on the second jump, but clean enough otherwise. Not excellent quality, but no GOE deduction is deserved.
2Lz -1 / 1.8 / I don't think a full 'e' deduction is warranted, but there is certainly an edge issue, so a small deduction is necessary.
FCSp4 +1.5 / 3.95 / Very nice, could be faster and slightly better on the positions.
ChSq +2 / 3.4 / A lovely sequence. Taking that spiral even further would be a way to make it truly magnificent.
2A+3T< +1 / 7.63 / This a quality combination even with being a little underrotated on the second part.
3S +.5 / 5.19 / An okay jump.
3F+2Lo+Lo +2 / 11.19 / Maybe her best execution of this element ever? Bang-on with the music, all of the jumps springy and flowing, with the extra arm position at the end to cap it off.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / I don't care for the entrance, it's too stiff. Her sideways position can be better. A solid element, not great.
StSq4 +2.5 / 5.65 / The best of the competition on this element. She transfers between the steps and turns better than anyone and makes it all look effortless.
CCosp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / It's a quite good spin but not spectacular. The camel and sit positions are a bit shallow.
Skating Skills - 8.75 / The control she has is unmatched by anyone in this field. Some people have criticized her for having "less speed" than others, valid to an extent, but seem to ignore how effortlessly she gains speed.
Transitions - 8.0 / The entrances into a few of her jumps are perhaps "emptier" than ideal, but she still has some nice subtle inbetweens here and excellent flow out of most movements.
Performance - 8.25 / A good performance but a touch too reserved. Strangely, I need to point out the distracting sleeves of her costume as well. They kept riding up her arm, the left sleeve in particular, and it really took away from her body line at times. I'm not sure why her costume wasn't modified such that the arm-length sleeves stayed in place. In this instance, the movement of the costume almost seemed like a failure on her part to fully control her arms and that's not impression a performance should give.
Choreography - 8.5 / It's a lovely program, focusing on soft movement and straying away from excesses. There are still a few movements that feel a little too "compulsory" or could be more extended, though.
Interpretation - 8.5 / The reserved elegance and operatic crescendos of the music are well-realized. It could be an even higher level of emotion and clarity of movement to the music - grander spirals, more straightforward footwork (as great as Mao's footwork is, it still doesn't feel like every single turn is exactly what the music calls for), spins that aren't so "busy".
69.17 (Total Element Score) + 67.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 136.02
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.59 points
03.) ANNA POGORILAYA - 133.73 points
3Lz+3T +1.5 / 11.35 / Very good combination, just a tiny unsure on the landing edge of that first jump.
3Lo+1Lo+3S +1 / 10.7 / The half loop is a bit short and there isn't good flow out of the last jump, but she keeps this together pretty well.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Gets tilted and has to come down rather forward, but the extension on the end saves it.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / She keeps the movement going at a good pace but some of the movements feel rushed and her twizzles and loops are rather weak.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / A good spin, but the entrance a little jittery and none of it feels seamless.
2A +1 / 4.13 / A fine jump, almost seems like maybe she is too far forward on landing, but that free leg extension makes it look purposeful.
3Lo+2T +1 / 7.74 / A good Loop jump, the second part of the combo is rather small and doesn't carry great flow.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / This consists of two spiral positions and a bracket turn. It's okay.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Pretty much identical to the other axel in the program.
3F -1 / 5.13 / The jump itself is 0 GOE quality, but deduction needs to be made for the takeoff edge.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Her last position is very good but otherwise this is completely average.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Very good speed, especially when she accelerates during the haircutter. The positions themselves aren't the absolute best.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / She has good power in her skating and ability to use edges. She just doesn't use them all the time.
Transitions - 7.75 / Some tighter landings take away here and in general her movement leading into elements tends to be more simplistic.
Performance - 8.25 / Good attack in the program, but she needs to look up and project outward more; she usually looks down at the end of jumps.
Choreography - 8.25 / A nice program, I appreciate her attention to arm positions, but there's nothing spectacular. She needs a more visionary program. And a better back sit spin position.
Interpretation - 8.0 / She does a good job reflecting the general sense of the music throughout, but there isn't enough depth. She throws away the climax of the music that comes at the end of her first spin and several seconds afterward.
68.53 (Total Element Score) + 65.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 133.73
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -5.98 points
04.) RIKA HONGO - 133.0 points
3F+3T< +1 / 9.0 / The rotation on the toeloop looks good in real-time, it's more questionable under scrutiny, but either way this is a strong jump combination. That Flip was excellent in particular.
3S +2 / 5.8 / All-around strong jump with an arm over the head.
3Lz -.5 / 5.65 / A solid enough jump but the edge isn't totally correct.
FCSp4 +1 / 3.7 / Good enough.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / A good footwork sequence, but should get more speed and also better transitioning in a couple spots.
2A+3T+2T +1 / 10.49 / Good, but lacks flow at the end.
3Lo +1 / 6.31 / Good.
3F +1.5 / 6.88 / Very good.
CCoSp4 +2 / 4.5 / I love the snap in the flying entrance here and how quickly she gets into a clean position. Nice ending to the spin.
ChSq +2.5 / 3.75 / The best choreographic sequence of the competition. She is fast, exuberant, covers a lot of ice, has a good range of motion, and is right on the music.
2A+2T< -2 / 3.62 / Unfortunately flubs up the second jump.
CCoSp2 +.5 / 2.75 / She's slightly short on the sit position. Overall this is an annoying CoP spin, totally random and awkward combination of weak positions, although the ending is nice.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Pretty solid.
Transitions - 7.25 / Definitely a weak point for her, quite simplistic movement between elements.
Performance - 8.75 / A wonderfully energetic, enjoyable performance. Just loses some energy before going into the last jump and also needs to get more attitude when performing some of the "hand on the hip" kind of choreography.
Choreography - 8.25 / This is the area where her posture hurts the most, the form of the movement itself sometimes being held back.
Interpretation - 8.75 / Everything is structured exactly to the music and she suits the character very well. Just that last spin of the program and a couple parts in the first footwork sequence are areas where it is a bit disconnected.
67.4 (Total Element Score) + 65.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 133.0
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +3.74 points
05.) ELENA RADIONOVA - 132.85 points
3Lz+3T 0 / 10.3 / Tight landings on both jumps, not a great deal of amplitude.
3F +1 / 6.0 / Good.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Another tight landing, but I'm giving a small bonus for the fight she shows on that landing, right in time with the music.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / Nice detail with the hand throughout.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.9 / Back illusion turn to start the sequence actually works here. Good dedication to the movement throughout, although several of these turns are not the cleanest.
3Lo+1Lo<+3S +1 / 11.15 / That half loop is sketchy for me but it's a pretty good combo otherwise.
2A 0 / 3.63 / Work on your axel, gurl.
3Loop+2Toe 0 / 7.04 / Tight landing on the Loop.
ChSq +.5 / 2.35 / The spiral on the music crescendo is good, but it's barely held and the rest of the sequence is totally forgettable.
2A 0 / 3.63 / Seriously, work on that axel, you're pushing -GOE here but I'll be nice because of the entrance.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Average flying sit, nice camel, nice upright, sort of a wonky exit at the end.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / Traveling a bit, can be faster.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Undoubtably strong in this area.
Transitions - 8.25 / A bit repetitive but she has them.
Performance - 8.5 / She's a fighter and it shows. Whatever you think of the program, she is out there selling it most of the time.
Choreography - 8.0 / Well, there are some nice movements, but it's more generic and random than it should be.
Interpretation - 8.0 / If only she had let go of that Beillmann position a second earlier in this performance, to be perfectly timed with the "I'll never let go Jack, I'll never let go."
66.85 (Total Element Score) + 66.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 132.85
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -5.26 points
06.) ASHLEY WAGNER - 131.16 points
2A +1.5 / 4.05 / Not a GREAT jump, but a little extra bonus for being right on the music.
3F+3T< 0 / 8.3 / The flip is fine, the toeloop is very underrotated.
2A+2T +1 / 5.1 / It's fine.
FSp4 +1.5 / 3.75 / Solid spin.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Could have better positions and speed, especially at the end.
3Lo+1Lo+3S< +1 / 10.27 / That salchow is underrotated, no question whatsoever. She keeps the flow going through the combo, though.
3F -2 / 4.43 / The rotation is right on borderline, I'll give benefit of the doubt here. Obviously a bad landing aside from the rotation.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good, she can do it even better though.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / The quality of the turns here are definitely lacking, but at least she stays in character.
3Lz +1 / 7.3 / A nice big jump, takeoff edge is not textbook but not really on the inside either.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / Not much content in here. The spiral could be way better.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / A fine spin, could be more secure at the end.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Well, she tries.
Transitions - 8.0 / A fair amount of transitions, nothing all that difficult.
Performance - 8.5 / She's been better, but this is still a strength.
Choreography - 8.25 / Too many concessions are made with the overall idea trying to be conveyed. Moulin Rouge is there in starts and fits, with things like busy jump entrances sometimes being given more importance than choreographic vision. Program doesn't have a real ending.
Interpretation - 8.5 / There are a few key moments of the music that are rather wasted or could be more spectacular (skating through the climax of the music before the step sequence is not good) but overall the character is kept throughout.
65.16 (Total Element Score) + 66.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 131.16
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -11.07 points
07.) SATAKO MIYAHARA - 129.35 points
3Lz+2T+2Lo +.5 / 9.45 / Small jumps, barely rotated on the doubles. I give a little bonus for the elegant arm position at the end.
3Lo +.5 / 5.45 / A small, okay jump.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / It's all very good but there isn't any particularly great highlight.
3F +.5 / 5.65 / Again, a small jump with questionable technique, but perfectly clean.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / Very difficult, but a bit traveling.
3Lz 0 / 6.6 / Tiny and barely rotated.
2A+3T< 0 / 6.93 / Not a good axel and heavily pre-rotated on the Toeloop, doesn't make enough rotation in the air.
FCSp4 0 / 3.2 / Not a good first position at all, not much speed overall.
3S +.5 / 5.19 / Again small and barely rotated, but a good entrance and clean.
2A+3T< 0 / 6.93 / The same story as the other one she did in the program.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / Elegant, very nice on the second spiral she does.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Could be faster, but a great spin.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Excellent edges and control, could be faster.
Transitions - 8.0 / Nothing especially difficult.
Performance - 8.5 / She's lovely and presents a clear sense of herself throughout.
Choreography - 8.0 / There is a general sense of elegance in the movement but not nearly enough of an overall strong idea. Too generic and some of the technical point-getting movements are at odds with the simple elegance the rest of the choreography is attempting to convey.
Interpretation - 7.0 / Despite much of her actual movement being lovely, and the music having that kind of a quality to it, almost everything here is pasted-on. There isn't much being presented that feels like it's there because it is trying to express the exact meaning of the music.
65.35 (Total Element Score) + 64.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 129.35
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.54 points
08.) GRACIE GOLD - 124.50 points
3Lz+3T< -3 and fall / 5.9 / She fell. The toeloop was underrotated but not called for it.
3Lo +1 / 5.8 / A fine jump.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / Rather tentative in many parts of this.
2A +1.5 / 4.05 / Good spring and flow.
FCSp4 +2 / 4.2 / Very nice to see how instantly she gets into position from the flying entrance. Strong overall.
2A+3T+2T +1 / 10.49 / Not a lot of flow, but good job.
3F+2T 0 / 7.26 / A fine jump, takeoff edge has some issue.
2Lz 0 / 2.31 / Didn't get the lift.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / It's okay, not much content.
3S +1 / 5.54 / An okay jump, good attack with arm position at the end of it.
LSp3 +2 / 3.4 / Good speed and arm positions but that first position isn't sideways enough to count for level credit.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / A good spin, could be faster and a bit straighter on the positions.
Skating Skills - 8.25 / Solid all-around ability.
Transitions - 7.75 / Not the most demanding transitions out there and it also doesn't help when you fall.
Performance - 8.0 / Goes in and out of the performance.
Choreography - 8.0 / Could have bigger highlights in the choreography, but an interesting enough idea is presented.
Interpretation - 8.0 / The movement generally follows the music and tries to bring out its character, but not the most creative or in sync.
60.5 (Total Element Score) + 64.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 124.50
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.36 points
09.) ELIZABET TURSYNBAEVA - 123.67 points
3Lz+2T+2Lo 0 / 9.1 / Rather wild and uncontrolled lutz.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Better this time, still a bit awkward with takeoff and free foot.
3F -3 and fall / 2.2 / She fell.
FCSp3 +.25 / 3.05 / Rather weak positions and I'm not sure why this was called level 4 when there are clearly only 3 features.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Not a good change of foot, but good speed here.
3S+3T +1 / 10.27 / Solid.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good.
2A +1 / 4.13 / A little jerky on entrance, but nice.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / Surprisingly quick and fluid, could be more musical.
ChSq +.5 / 2.35 / Very little content but at least it is trying to reflect the music.
2A+3T +1.5 / 9.41 / Strong at the end of the program.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Not a good spin until the end with an excellent Beillmann.
Skating Skills - 7.75 / Very good speed and ability to hit edges, but needs to control the edges better.
Transitions - 7.25 / A fair amount of transitions but needs to make them clearer and deeper and have better flow out of jumps.
Performance - 7.25 / Good energy but needs to project it more and finish off movements properly.
Choreography - 6.5 / There is a jerky, rushed quality to the movement that needs to be tuned.
Interpretation - 7.0 / Not a great interpretation, the spins are especially ineffective, but she does have some good moments.
66.47 (Total Element Score) + 57.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 123.67
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.68 points
10.) MIRAI NAGASU - 122.44 points
3F+3T+2Toe +1 / 11.6 / Surprisingly good! Never seen her do a fully-rotated 3Flip+3Toe like this.
3Lutz 0 / 6.0 / Tight landing, rotation is not ideal but not too far under for a deduction either.
3Sal +1 / 5.1 / Good.
FCSp4 0 / 3.2 / Very wobbly change of edge.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / Very nice spirals.
2A+3T +1 / 9.06 / Such a good double axel, but the toeloop is barely rotated.
3Lo+2T +1 / 7.74 / Good on the Loop.
3Lo< -2.5 / 2.21 / Very bad landing and a little too much rotation lacking.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Good jump, a bit shaky on the landing but she keeps it under control.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Pretty good, had faster and cleaner positions in the short program.
StSq3 +.5 / 3.55 / Really mediocore.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / A surprisingly lackluster execution of this element for her.
Skating Skills - 7.25 / Needs deeper edges, more speed.
Transitions - 7.25 / Quite simplistic.
Performance - 8.0 / A nice, lively performance. Loses some verve towards the end and could extend her arm movements better at times.
Choreography - 7.5 / A cute program, but loses a lot towards the end because of a lacking footwork sequence and underwhelming spins.
Interpretation - 7.25 / There are many different musical changes here and she doesn't characterize the different sections well enough.
62.84 (Total Element Score) + 59.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 122.44
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.53 points
11.) GABRIELLE DALEMAN - 120.37 points
3T+3T +2 / 10.0 / Very strong. Sad that the scoring system considers this to be nearly as valuable as a decent Quad, though.
3Lz -1 / 5.3 / Hand down.
3F -1.5 / 3.95 / Hand down again! With more loss of flow than the first time.
LSp3 0 / 2.4 / What a weak layback. That "sideways" position doesn't count for a level.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / Not much connection to the music, but nice spirals.
3Lz+2T +1 / 8.73 / Pretty good.
3Lo 0 / 5.61 / Good size to it, barely squeaks out the landing.
3S+2T+2Lo +1 / 8.95 / A little weak at the end but good overall.
FCSp4 +.25 / 3.45 / Starts fine, weak ending.
StSq3 +1 / 3.8 / Good midsection to this sequence, the beginning and ending are weak.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Solid enough, not the best flow out.
CCoSp4 +.5 / 3.75 / Good speed throughout but the positions in first half of spin are not good.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Good edges, can be faster and steadier.
Transitions - 7.25 / A decent amount, needs better flow out of jumps.
Performance - 7.0 / Much too reserved.
Choreography - 7.0 / A fairly random collection of safe movements. Nothing very beautiful at all.
Interpretation - 6.75 / Her interpretation of this Spanish music is about as authentic and evocative as a hard boiled egg.
62.77 (Total Element Score) + 57.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 120.37
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -7.93 points
12.) ZIJUN LI -118.07 points
2A+1Lo+3S +1.5 / 9.25 / Very crisp and flowing.
2A+3T +1 / 8.3 / Has to pull the landings of each jump a bit, but a fine combination.
3F -.5 / 4.95 / A bit stilted on that landing.
ChSq 0 / 2.0 / Barely anything happening here.
3Lo +1 / 5.8 / Nice.
FCSp4 +.5 / 3.45 / A bit slow and unsteady at the start.
3Lz 'e' -1 / 3.92 / A decent jump but bad edge problem.
3F+2T 0 / 7.26 / Didn't deserve the underrotation call, but a rather weak jump.
3S 0 / 4.84 / Totally average.
StSq3 +1 / 3.8 / She keeps the movement going pretty well but it should be much snappier and extended.
CCosp4 +1 / 4.0 / Needs more speed and better back sit position.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Excellent positions, can be faster.
Skating Skills - 7.25 / Needs deeper edges, more speed.
Transitions - 6.75 / Quite empty inbetweens in this program.
Performance - 7.75 / She does perform, but needs to be more animated about it and engage with more energy.
Choreography - 7.25 / Most of the "happy" movements here need way more full-body commitment. Needs much better highlights in general.
Interpretation - 6.5 / Very superficial movement to the music, doesn't relate hardly any of its depth or textures.
61.27 (Total Element Score) + 56.8 (Total Program Component Score) = 118.07
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -1.06 points
I will score the top 12 competitors at the 2016 World Championship Ladies event, with detailed breakdown. Feel free to add your own detailed scoresheets as well. I'm starting with the Long Programs in this post since that will probably interest people most. My second post will include Short Program scores and Overall Scores/Placement.
The detailed breakdown here lists the name of an element, the GOE grade, the total score for that element (including a fall deduction where applicable), and then commentary of the element.
Also, this thread has nothing whatsoever to do with Yu-Na Kim's 2010 scores, who was also vastly overscored for what she did, so please don't talk about it.
01.) EVGENIA MEDVEDEVA - 139.98 points
3F+3T +1.5 / 10.65 / Very good Flip and good flow overall, but the Toeloop gets barely any distance and pay close attention to how much she pulls around on her toepick during the takeoff there.
3Lz 0 / 6.0 / Her takeoff edge is not correct, it really almost deserves a full 'e' call.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Good entry and very good final position, but otherwise this is totally average.
StSq4 +2 / 5.3 / Good control and edges, good usage of her leg line for the most part, although I'm not at all a fan of the illusion turn she does. Keeps a clear staccato rhythm going, could have more speed.
3F +1.5 / 6.88 / Definitely strong but bends forward a tiny bit and not the biggest jump. Yes, the tano position can make a jump more difficult, but when you are sacrificing amplitude and a clear body line for it? It's not a net gain in the end.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / See, a jump without a tano position, and it's equally as successful to me because of the way it cleanly floats down from the air.
2A+2T+2T +1 / 6.99 / Her questionable axel technique on display. Still, this combination has good flow and tano positions on every jump, so you simply have to give it a little boost for those qualities.
3S+3T +1.5 / 10.62 / Very solid, but that toeloop technique is still not the best.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Again, this axel jump itself is not really good, but it flows and she has the arm position.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / She does a short spread eagle, a somewhat short "Sasha Cohen turning spiral", and a few little toesteps. It's a nice enough choreographic sequence but hardly amazing.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Good but not great speed. Mostly good positions, but the last position isn't. The change of foot is slightly wonky.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Excellent, but there isn't an extra special feature here to make it deserve +3 on the GOE.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Could be faster and have stronger edges on the whole, but she was superbly controlled here.
Transitions - 8.5 / Plenty throughout, not the absolute most difficult and not always more effective than just a long held edge, but very good.
Performance - 8.75 / Best performance of her career. Could still be more animated at times but this was very confident and showed clear usage of the body and outward expression.
Choreography - 8.25 / The construction of the program is rather blocky. Some of the movements are obviously there only to show difficulty rather than an interesting form or idea. Still quite good overall.
Interpretation - 8.5 / Pairs delicacy with power and angular movement quite well, a very good characterization of the music. Many elements timed very cleverly to the music, but the spins are a weaker point in the interpretation and overall it could still be be more extended and varied.
71.98 (Total Element Score) + 68.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 139.98
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.12 points
02.) MAO ASADA - 136.02 points
3A -1.5 / 7.0 / Totally disagree with the underrotation call here, did they even pay attention to where she took off? Some deduction needs to be taken for somewhat two-footing the landing, though, sure.
3F+3Lo< 0 / 8.9 / Yes, underrotated on the second jump, but clean enough otherwise. Not excellent quality, but no GOE deduction is deserved.
2Lz -1 / 1.8 / I don't think a full 'e' deduction is warranted, but there is certainly an edge issue, so a small deduction is necessary.
FCSp4 +1.5 / 3.95 / Very nice, could be faster and slightly better on the positions.
ChSq +2 / 3.4 / A lovely sequence. Taking that spiral even further would be a way to make it truly magnificent.
2A+3T< +1 / 7.63 / This a quality combination even with being a little underrotated on the second part.
3S +.5 / 5.19 / An okay jump.
3F+2Lo+Lo +2 / 11.19 / Maybe her best execution of this element ever? Bang-on with the music, all of the jumps springy and flowing, with the extra arm position at the end to cap it off.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / I don't care for the entrance, it's too stiff. Her sideways position can be better. A solid element, not great.
StSq4 +2.5 / 5.65 / The best of the competition on this element. She transfers between the steps and turns better than anyone and makes it all look effortless.
CCosp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / It's a quite good spin but not spectacular. The camel and sit positions are a bit shallow.
Skating Skills - 8.75 / The control she has is unmatched by anyone in this field. Some people have criticized her for having "less speed" than others, valid to an extent, but seem to ignore how effortlessly she gains speed.
Transitions - 8.0 / The entrances into a few of her jumps are perhaps "emptier" than ideal, but she still has some nice subtle inbetweens here and excellent flow out of most movements.
Performance - 8.25 / A good performance but a touch too reserved. Strangely, I need to point out the distracting sleeves of her costume as well. They kept riding up her arm, the left sleeve in particular, and it really took away from her body line at times. I'm not sure why her costume wasn't modified such that the arm-length sleeves stayed in place. In this instance, the movement of the costume almost seemed like a failure on her part to fully control her arms and that's not impression a performance should give.
Choreography - 8.5 / It's a lovely program, focusing on soft movement and straying away from excesses. There are still a few movements that feel a little too "compulsory" or could be more extended, though.
Interpretation - 8.5 / The reserved elegance and operatic crescendos of the music are well-realized. It could be an even higher level of emotion and clarity of movement to the music - grander spirals, more straightforward footwork (as great as Mao's footwork is, it still doesn't feel like every single turn is exactly what the music calls for), spins that aren't so "busy".
69.17 (Total Element Score) + 67.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 136.02
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.59 points
03.) ANNA POGORILAYA - 133.73 points
3Lz+3T +1.5 / 11.35 / Very good combination, just a tiny unsure on the landing edge of that first jump.
3Lo+1Lo+3S +1 / 10.7 / The half loop is a bit short and there isn't good flow out of the last jump, but she keeps this together pretty well.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Gets tilted and has to come down rather forward, but the extension on the end saves it.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / She keeps the movement going at a good pace but some of the movements feel rushed and her twizzles and loops are rather weak.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / A good spin, but the entrance a little jittery and none of it feels seamless.
2A +1 / 4.13 / A fine jump, almost seems like maybe she is too far forward on landing, but that free leg extension makes it look purposeful.
3Lo+2T +1 / 7.74 / A good Loop jump, the second part of the combo is rather small and doesn't carry great flow.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / This consists of two spiral positions and a bracket turn. It's okay.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Pretty much identical to the other axel in the program.
3F -1 / 5.13 / The jump itself is 0 GOE quality, but deduction needs to be made for the takeoff edge.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Her last position is very good but otherwise this is completely average.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Very good speed, especially when she accelerates during the haircutter. The positions themselves aren't the absolute best.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / She has good power in her skating and ability to use edges. She just doesn't use them all the time.
Transitions - 7.75 / Some tighter landings take away here and in general her movement leading into elements tends to be more simplistic.
Performance - 8.25 / Good attack in the program, but she needs to look up and project outward more; she usually looks down at the end of jumps.
Choreography - 8.25 / A nice program, I appreciate her attention to arm positions, but there's nothing spectacular. She needs a more visionary program. And a better back sit spin position.
Interpretation - 8.0 / She does a good job reflecting the general sense of the music throughout, but there isn't enough depth. She throws away the climax of the music that comes at the end of her first spin and several seconds afterward.
68.53 (Total Element Score) + 65.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 133.73
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -5.98 points
04.) RIKA HONGO - 133.0 points
3F+3T< +1 / 9.0 / The rotation on the toeloop looks good in real-time, it's more questionable under scrutiny, but either way this is a strong jump combination. That Flip was excellent in particular.
3S +2 / 5.8 / All-around strong jump with an arm over the head.
3Lz -.5 / 5.65 / A solid enough jump but the edge isn't totally correct.
FCSp4 +1 / 3.7 / Good enough.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / A good footwork sequence, but should get more speed and also better transitioning in a couple spots.
2A+3T+2T +1 / 10.49 / Good, but lacks flow at the end.
3Lo +1 / 6.31 / Good.
3F +1.5 / 6.88 / Very good.
CCoSp4 +2 / 4.5 / I love the snap in the flying entrance here and how quickly she gets into a clean position. Nice ending to the spin.
ChSq +2.5 / 3.75 / The best choreographic sequence of the competition. She is fast, exuberant, covers a lot of ice, has a good range of motion, and is right on the music.
2A+2T< -2 / 3.62 / Unfortunately flubs up the second jump.
CCoSp2 +.5 / 2.75 / She's slightly short on the sit position. Overall this is an annoying CoP spin, totally random and awkward combination of weak positions, although the ending is nice.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Pretty solid.
Transitions - 7.25 / Definitely a weak point for her, quite simplistic movement between elements.
Performance - 8.75 / A wonderfully energetic, enjoyable performance. Just loses some energy before going into the last jump and also needs to get more attitude when performing some of the "hand on the hip" kind of choreography.
Choreography - 8.25 / This is the area where her posture hurts the most, the form of the movement itself sometimes being held back.
Interpretation - 8.75 / Everything is structured exactly to the music and she suits the character very well. Just that last spin of the program and a couple parts in the first footwork sequence are areas where it is a bit disconnected.
67.4 (Total Element Score) + 65.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 133.0
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +3.74 points
05.) ELENA RADIONOVA - 132.85 points
3Lz+3T 0 / 10.3 / Tight landings on both jumps, not a great deal of amplitude.
3F +1 / 6.0 / Good.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Another tight landing, but I'm giving a small bonus for the fight she shows on that landing, right in time with the music.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / Nice detail with the hand throughout.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.9 / Back illusion turn to start the sequence actually works here. Good dedication to the movement throughout, although several of these turns are not the cleanest.
3Lo+1Lo<+3S +1 / 11.15 / That half loop is sketchy for me but it's a pretty good combo otherwise.
2A 0 / 3.63 / Work on your axel, gurl.
3Loop+2Toe 0 / 7.04 / Tight landing on the Loop.
ChSq +.5 / 2.35 / The spiral on the music crescendo is good, but it's barely held and the rest of the sequence is totally forgettable.
2A 0 / 3.63 / Seriously, work on that axel, you're pushing -GOE here but I'll be nice because of the entrance.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Average flying sit, nice camel, nice upright, sort of a wonky exit at the end.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / Traveling a bit, can be faster.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Undoubtably strong in this area.
Transitions - 8.25 / A bit repetitive but she has them.
Performance - 8.5 / She's a fighter and it shows. Whatever you think of the program, she is out there selling it most of the time.
Choreography - 8.0 / Well, there are some nice movements, but it's more generic and random than it should be.
Interpretation - 8.0 / If only she had let go of that Beillmann position a second earlier in this performance, to be perfectly timed with the "I'll never let go Jack, I'll never let go."
66.85 (Total Element Score) + 66.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 132.85
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -5.26 points
06.) ASHLEY WAGNER - 131.16 points
2A +1.5 / 4.05 / Not a GREAT jump, but a little extra bonus for being right on the music.
3F+3T< 0 / 8.3 / The flip is fine, the toeloop is very underrotated.
2A+2T +1 / 5.1 / It's fine.
FSp4 +1.5 / 3.75 / Solid spin.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Could have better positions and speed, especially at the end.
3Lo+1Lo+3S< +1 / 10.27 / That salchow is underrotated, no question whatsoever. She keeps the flow going through the combo, though.
3F -2 / 4.43 / The rotation is right on borderline, I'll give benefit of the doubt here. Obviously a bad landing aside from the rotation.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good, she can do it even better though.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / The quality of the turns here are definitely lacking, but at least she stays in character.
3Lz +1 / 7.3 / A nice big jump, takeoff edge is not textbook but not really on the inside either.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / Not much content in here. The spiral could be way better.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / A fine spin, could be more secure at the end.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Well, she tries.
Transitions - 8.0 / A fair amount of transitions, nothing all that difficult.
Performance - 8.5 / She's been better, but this is still a strength.
Choreography - 8.25 / Too many concessions are made with the overall idea trying to be conveyed. Moulin Rouge is there in starts and fits, with things like busy jump entrances sometimes being given more importance than choreographic vision. Program doesn't have a real ending.
Interpretation - 8.5 / There are a few key moments of the music that are rather wasted or could be more spectacular (skating through the climax of the music before the step sequence is not good) but overall the character is kept throughout.
65.16 (Total Element Score) + 66.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 131.16
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -11.07 points
07.) SATAKO MIYAHARA - 129.35 points
3Lz+2T+2Lo +.5 / 9.45 / Small jumps, barely rotated on the doubles. I give a little bonus for the elegant arm position at the end.
3Lo +.5 / 5.45 / A small, okay jump.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / It's all very good but there isn't any particularly great highlight.
3F +.5 / 5.65 / Again, a small jump with questionable technique, but perfectly clean.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / Very difficult, but a bit traveling.
3Lz 0 / 6.6 / Tiny and barely rotated.
2A+3T< 0 / 6.93 / Not a good axel and heavily pre-rotated on the Toeloop, doesn't make enough rotation in the air.
FCSp4 0 / 3.2 / Not a good first position at all, not much speed overall.
3S +.5 / 5.19 / Again small and barely rotated, but a good entrance and clean.
2A+3T< 0 / 6.93 / The same story as the other one she did in the program.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / Elegant, very nice on the second spiral she does.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Could be faster, but a great spin.
Skating Skills - 8.5 / Excellent edges and control, could be faster.
Transitions - 8.0 / Nothing especially difficult.
Performance - 8.5 / She's lovely and presents a clear sense of herself throughout.
Choreography - 8.0 / There is a general sense of elegance in the movement but not nearly enough of an overall strong idea. Too generic and some of the technical point-getting movements are at odds with the simple elegance the rest of the choreography is attempting to convey.
Interpretation - 7.0 / Despite much of her actual movement being lovely, and the music having that kind of a quality to it, almost everything here is pasted-on. There isn't much being presented that feels like it's there because it is trying to express the exact meaning of the music.
65.35 (Total Element Score) + 64.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 129.35
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.54 points
08.) GRACIE GOLD - 124.50 points
3Lz+3T< -3 and fall / 5.9 / She fell. The toeloop was underrotated but not called for it.
3Lo +1 / 5.8 / A fine jump.
StSq4 +1 / 4.6 / Rather tentative in many parts of this.
2A +1.5 / 4.05 / Good spring and flow.
FCSp4 +2 / 4.2 / Very nice to see how instantly she gets into position from the flying entrance. Strong overall.
2A+3T+2T +1 / 10.49 / Not a lot of flow, but good job.
3F+2T 0 / 7.26 / A fine jump, takeoff edge has some issue.
2Lz 0 / 2.31 / Didn't get the lift.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / It's okay, not much content.
3S +1 / 5.54 / An okay jump, good attack with arm position at the end of it.
LSp3 +2 / 3.4 / Good speed and arm positions but that first position isn't sideways enough to count for level credit.
CCoSp4 +1.5 / 4.25 / A good spin, could be faster and a bit straighter on the positions.
Skating Skills - 8.25 / Solid all-around ability.
Transitions - 7.75 / Not the most demanding transitions out there and it also doesn't help when you fall.
Performance - 8.0 / Goes in and out of the performance.
Choreography - 8.0 / Could have bigger highlights in the choreography, but an interesting enough idea is presented.
Interpretation - 8.0 / The movement generally follows the music and tries to bring out its character, but not the most creative or in sync.
60.5 (Total Element Score) + 64.0 (Total Program Component Score) = 124.50
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -10.36 points
09.) ELIZABET TURSYNBAEVA - 123.67 points
3Lz+2T+2Lo 0 / 9.1 / Rather wild and uncontrolled lutz.
3Lz +.5 / 6.35 / Better this time, still a bit awkward with takeoff and free foot.
3F -3 and fall / 2.2 / She fell.
FCSp3 +.25 / 3.05 / Rather weak positions and I'm not sure why this was called level 4 when there are clearly only 3 features.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Not a good change of foot, but good speed here.
3S+3T +1 / 10.27 / Solid.
3Lo +1.5 / 6.66 / Very good.
2A +1 / 4.13 / A little jerky on entrance, but nice.
StSq4 +1.5 / 4.95 / Surprisingly quick and fluid, could be more musical.
ChSq +.5 / 2.35 / Very little content but at least it is trying to reflect the music.
2A+3T +1.5 / 9.41 / Strong at the end of the program.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Not a good spin until the end with an excellent Beillmann.
Skating Skills - 7.75 / Very good speed and ability to hit edges, but needs to control the edges better.
Transitions - 7.25 / A fair amount of transitions but needs to make them clearer and deeper and have better flow out of jumps.
Performance - 7.25 / Good energy but needs to project it more and finish off movements properly.
Choreography - 6.5 / There is a jerky, rushed quality to the movement that needs to be tuned.
Interpretation - 7.0 / Not a great interpretation, the spins are especially ineffective, but she does have some good moments.
66.47 (Total Element Score) + 57.2 (Total Program Component Score) = 123.67
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.68 points
10.) MIRAI NAGASU - 122.44 points
3F+3T+2Toe +1 / 11.6 / Surprisingly good! Never seen her do a fully-rotated 3Flip+3Toe like this.
3Lutz 0 / 6.0 / Tight landing, rotation is not ideal but not too far under for a deduction either.
3Sal +1 / 5.1 / Good.
FCSp4 0 / 3.2 / Very wobbly change of edge.
ChSq +1.5 / 3.05 / Very nice spirals.
2A+3T +1 / 9.06 / Such a good double axel, but the toeloop is barely rotated.
3Lo+2T +1 / 7.74 / Good on the Loop.
3Lo< -2.5 / 2.21 / Very bad landing and a little too much rotation lacking.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Good jump, a bit shaky on the landing but she keeps it under control.
CCoSp4 +1 / 4.0 / Pretty good, had faster and cleaner positions in the short program.
StSq3 +.5 / 3.55 / Really mediocore.
LSp4 +1 / 3.2 / A surprisingly lackluster execution of this element for her.
Skating Skills - 7.25 / Needs deeper edges, more speed.
Transitions - 7.25 / Quite simplistic.
Performance - 8.0 / A nice, lively performance. Loses some verve towards the end and could extend her arm movements better at times.
Choreography - 7.5 / A cute program, but loses a lot towards the end because of a lacking footwork sequence and underwhelming spins.
Interpretation - 7.25 / There are many different musical changes here and she doesn't characterize the different sections well enough.
62.84 (Total Element Score) + 59.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 122.44
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: +1.53 points
11.) GABRIELLE DALEMAN - 120.37 points
3T+3T +2 / 10.0 / Very strong. Sad that the scoring system considers this to be nearly as valuable as a decent Quad, though.
3Lz -1 / 5.3 / Hand down.
3F -1.5 / 3.95 / Hand down again! With more loss of flow than the first time.
LSp3 0 / 2.4 / What a weak layback. That "sideways" position doesn't count for a level.
ChSq +1 / 2.7 / Not much connection to the music, but nice spirals.
3Lz+2T +1 / 8.73 / Pretty good.
3Lo 0 / 5.61 / Good size to it, barely squeaks out the landing.
3S+2T+2Lo +1 / 8.95 / A little weak at the end but good overall.
FCSp4 +.25 / 3.45 / Starts fine, weak ending.
StSq3 +1 / 3.8 / Good midsection to this sequence, the beginning and ending are weak.
2A +1 / 4.13 / Solid enough, not the best flow out.
CCoSp4 +.5 / 3.75 / Good speed throughout but the positions in first half of spin are not good.
Skating Skills - 8.0 / Good edges, can be faster and steadier.
Transitions - 7.25 / A decent amount, needs better flow out of jumps.
Performance - 7.0 / Much too reserved.
Choreography - 7.0 / A fairly random collection of safe movements. Nothing very beautiful at all.
Interpretation - 6.75 / Her interpretation of this Spanish music is about as authentic and evocative as a hard boiled egg.
62.77 (Total Element Score) + 57.6 (Total Program Component Score) = 120.37
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -7.93 points
12.) ZIJUN LI -118.07 points
2A+1Lo+3S +1.5 / 9.25 / Very crisp and flowing.
2A+3T +1 / 8.3 / Has to pull the landings of each jump a bit, but a fine combination.
3F -.5 / 4.95 / A bit stilted on that landing.
ChSq 0 / 2.0 / Barely anything happening here.
3Lo +1 / 5.8 / Nice.
FCSp4 +.5 / 3.45 / A bit slow and unsteady at the start.
3Lz 'e' -1 / 3.92 / A decent jump but bad edge problem.
3F+2T 0 / 7.26 / Didn't deserve the underrotation call, but a rather weak jump.
3S 0 / 4.84 / Totally average.
StSq3 +1 / 3.8 / She keeps the movement going pretty well but it should be much snappier and extended.
CCosp4 +1 / 4.0 / Needs more speed and better back sit position.
LSp4 +2 / 3.7 / Excellent positions, can be faster.
Skating Skills - 7.25 / Needs deeper edges, more speed.
Transitions - 6.75 / Quite empty inbetweens in this program.
Performance - 7.75 / She does perform, but needs to be more animated about it and engage with more energy.
Choreography - 7.25 / Most of the "happy" movements here need way more full-body commitment. Needs much better highlights in general.
Interpretation - 6.5 / Very superficial movement to the music, doesn't relate hardly any of its depth or textures.
61.27 (Total Element Score) + 56.8 (Total Program Component Score) = 118.07
Differential in my score from what she received at the event: -1.06 points
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Your re-evaluating and re-scoring Ladies event is a comfort to me, indeed 
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