Figure Skating Champions SURVIVOR: Men's Final Three

[Vagabond]

The tribe has spoken.

Evgeni Plushenko (http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/10500000/Evgeni-Plushenko-evgeni-plushenko-10510642-1024-768.jpg) (4th) has been voted off. :violin: <------ Edvard Marton smilie

The original contestants were the last twelve men to win a World or Olympic title.

Previous eliminees are:

Ilia Kulik (5th)
Patrick Chan (6th)
Brian Joubert (7th)
Jeffrey Buttle (8th)
Elvis Stojko (9th)
Evan Lysacek (10th)
Todd Eldredge (11th)
Alexei Urmanov (12th)

Okay, folks! There is nowhere left to hide. You have to eliminate one of your favorites!

:EVILLE:

The three remaining skaters are:


Alexei (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A_dtezybzM) Yagudin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sVYs2M_rIm0#t=18s): Worlds 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, Olys 2002, Worlds Silver 2001, Worlds Bronze 1997
Stéphane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmDCy_bVYhs) Lambiel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzhQkDlPCrU): Worlds 2005, 2006, Olys Silver 2006, Worlds Bronze 2007
Daisuke (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvoX8si-dY) Takahashi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9zx_6PTmIQ): Worlds 2010, Worlds Silver 2007, 2012, Olys Bronze 2010


Alexei Yagudin Competitive Highlights (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Yagudin#Competitive_highlights)
Stéphane Lambiel Competitive Highlights (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephane_lambiel#Competitive_highlights)
Daisuke Takahashi Competitive Highlights (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisuke_Takahashi#Competitive_highlights)

Bonus videos:

Alexei Yagudin

Worlds 1999 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaRu4vWzfhY)
Worlds 1999 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JreQby8Kbug)
Worlds 2000 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqs1nNmOpok)
Worlds 2000 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JT_HiEQA6A&feature=related)
Worlds 2001 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMdz_3RtTuE)
Worlds 2001 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwy-pNScPA4)

Stéphane Lambiel

Worlds 2004 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4Z_Te47P4)
Worlds 2005 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nyc3B1hQIQ)
Worlds 2007 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJtMCRlHi80&feature=player_detailpage#t=16s)
Worlds 2007 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kjv_RwvFo&feature=relmfu)
Euros 2008 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmG-wuhN2hQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=33s)
Euros 2008 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iahKR6aa2d0&feature=related)

Daisuke Takahashi

Skate America 2005 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7QDTrGXvHA)
Skate America 2005 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN22Fb8SzsU&feature=player_detailpage#t=119s)
Four Continents 2011 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-6ERfRQGKY)
Four Continents 2011 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yv5SRgU2uk&feature=player_detailpage#t=21s)
Worlds 2012 SP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1o3oMb_bw)
Worlds 2012 FS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QdXaZsUxs&feature=player_detailpage#t=19s)

Who is the weakest link? Use whatever criteria you want.

:watch:

[blue_idealist]

Still can't believe Plushenko got the boot. Lambiel for me this time, again.

[flipforsynchro]

My criteria is gonna go by looks, so Takahashi gets the boot.

[judgejudy27]

Takahashi. Lambiel has more World titles, a higher Olympic medal, and 2 GP final wins to 0 for Takahashi.

[michiruwater]

I think Takahashi is the clear weak link here. All three are, to me, quite provocative and artistic, and lovely to watch, but Takahashi has by far the weakest list of achievements.

[shady82]

Lambiel. Takahashi may have the weakest resume, but based on overall performances, he still ranks better. Takahashi should have won Worlds in both 2010 and 2012. And while Lambiel has a higher medal color at the Olympics, his 2006 Olympic performances weren't good at all. He was just lucky to win a medal in an utter splatfest.

I also prefer Takahashi's style. I found Lambiel to be sloppy at times, and his Four Seasons program, in particular, was a mess.

[flipforsynchro]

At least Lambiel was a hot mess

[smarts1]

My criteria is gonna go by looks, so Takahashi gets the boot.

:rolleyes: :slinkaway :scream:

[flipforsynchro]

:rolleyes: :slinkaway :scream:

Since Plushy left last round, I decided to take advantage of the "no criteria" and voted with my personal likings.

[blue_idealist]

Lambiel. Takahashi may have the weakest resume, but based on overall performances, he still ranks better. Takahashi should have won Worlds in both 2010 and 2012. And while Lambiel has a higher medal color at the Olympics, his 2006 Olympic performances weren't good at all. He was just lucky to win a medal in an utter splatfest.



Agreed!

[DaiKozOda]

Still can't believe Plushenko got the boot. Lambiel for me this time, again.

This!

[Macassar88]

I will continue to vote for Lambiel

[michiruwater]

Takahashi should have won Worlds in both 2010 and 2012.

:confused: He did win in 2010.

[Kunstrijdster]

And there goes the purpose of voting Plushy off. The only reason why I voted for Plush was that a face off between him and Yags was pretty predictable. Apparently not even the combined power of Lambiel and Takahashi can stop Yagudin, I was kidding myself anyway when I thought it could be close. Still, he gets my vote :D

[lauravvv]

Unfortunately had to vote for Takahashi again. I think that he and Lambiel are pretty equal, but I just love Lambiel even more.