Worlds 2024 Men FS: ‘Putting the Eh? in Standing Ovation’

[peibeck]

Sihyeong Lee: not sure how he was able to continue after banging his knee into the boards on that toe combo. I'd have just sat down and cried. These kids are tough.

 

[Spikefan]

I know it is not feasible but I wish all figure skating ice had to be the same (Olympic size).

 

[Rukia]

I loooooove this soundtrack someone tell all my faves

 

[skatingguy]

Sihyeong LEE
Coach: Hyungkyung Choi
Music: Cyrano (soundtrack) by Aaron

4T
3Lz - step out
3Aq - tilted slightly forward
3S+3T - hit the boards
Change Foot Camel Spin 4 (3 after review)
3A<<+REP - fall
3F+3T
3Lo+2A+2A+SEQ
Step Sequence 4
Choreo Sequence
Fly Change Foot Combo Spin 3
Change Foot Combo Spin 3 (4 after review)

-1.00 = Falls (1)

Sihyeong having a rough skate, and I hope he hasn't hurt himself with that fall.

134.36 = 2nd Place
207.59 = 2nd Place

 

[Sally1214]

Lee looks like he could be in pain at the end of his program. Just the mention of a "completely torn ligament" makes me wince.

 

[slicekw]

Lee still feels like he’s all jumps and still stuck in juniors with the rest of his skills. He’d be a great skater for the Fed to send to Orser to see if there’s growth possible.

 

[skatingguy]

Semen DANILIANTS
Age: 17
Personal Best: 141.99
Season Best: 141.99
Current Rank: 23
Music: Peaky Blinders (soundtrack)
Coach: Alexander Volkov, Artem Kazakov

Debuts at WCh. Ranked 37th at 2023 WJCh & 25th at 2022 WJCh. Ranked 6th at JGP Armenia 2023 & at Bosphorus Cup 2023. Placed 5th at Denis Ten Memorial 2023, 1st at Icebeat Winter Trophy 2024 & 2nd at Abu Dhabi Classic Trophy 2024. Born & raised in Russia where he trains. Youngest male skater competing at 2024 WCh.

 

[tony]

Everyone remembers when Midori jumped out of the rink on the Lutz, but Oksana did it too!

1998 Challenge of Champions Highlights

www.youtube.com

 

[Karen-W]

I loooooove this soundtrack someone tell all my faves

Seriously... One of our post-season projects needs to be a bunch of us starting a joint IG/Twitter account for FS music suggestions. We can throw out pieces of music that skaters in general should consider or, when particularly inspired, make a specific suggestion for a skater/team. They can follow anonymously and take our suggestions or not.

 

[Wyliefan]

This music suits him, and I like the business casual look. The gloves could go, though.

 

[tony]

Very impressed by Semen (no comments, please...)

Almost overrotated on many of his jumps, but the ones he lands are so airy and have plenty of time coming down.

Spins are pretty terrible, barely shows a camel position, and clunky through the steps. But still committed to the program and a nice surprise LP qualifier.

 

[Rukia]

Daniliants needs a little work in the footwork lol but i like his style

 

[Matryeshka]

I love the idea of this program. I'm picturing what Ilia could do with this.

 

[skipaway]

NBC has left on their spot lights. No one is even in their box.

 

[Lizziebeth]

This music suits him, and I like the business casual look. The gloves could go, though.

Well, his skating is very businesslike. He does not seem to be aware there is an audience

 

[peibeck]

Daniliants: Peaky Blinders! Thank goodness, I was afraid it was the Sherlock Holmes score I have too, too many times before. Needs to work on presentation, but he's got good attack. His second lutz was superb!

 

[Belsornia]

Danilants really is the revelation of this Worlds.

 

[skatingguy]

Semen DANILIANTS
Coach: Alexander Volkov, Artem Kazakov
Music: Peaky Blinders (soundtrack)

4T - tight, scratchy landing
3A+3T
3A - step out
Change Foot Sit Spin 4
3Lz+2A+2A+SEQ
Choreo Sequence
3Lz
3Lo
Step Sequence 3
3S+2T
Fly Change Foot Combo Spin 3
Change Foot Combo Spin 3 (2V after review)

I was excited for a Peaky Blinders program, but this didn't really do it for me. Some good jumps, but could have been skating to any music.

140.53 = 2nd Place
213.99 = 2nd Place

 

[Lizziebeth]

NBC has left on their spot lights. No one is even in their box.

I think the broadcast is skipping the first two groups. The second feed on peacock starts later

 

[Jay42]

I enjoyed Daniliants and love hearing some different music

 

[ChelleC]

Daniliants has potential.

 

[Sally1214]

Semen is only 17? I really should start watching jr. events more. This kid's got some promise.

 

[Kateri]

I enjoy that Peaky Blinders has made Nick Cave songs about murder a skating standard.

 

[Sally1214]

A woman in a sensible pair of sneakers. Word!!

 

[skatingguy]

Luc ECONOMIDES
Age: 25
Personal Best: 153.75
Season Best: 153.75
Current Rank: 22
Music: Smile (Charlie Chaplin) performed by Nat King Cole
Nonsense Song (Charlie Chaplin: Modern Times)
Coach: Florent Amodio

Competes in his first WCh. 2024 National silver medalist. Came 15th at 2024 ECh. Placed 6th & 10th in his GP events in 2023. Ranked 15th at 2018 WJCh & 30th at 2017 WJCh. Placed 7th at Warsaw Cup 2023. Coach Florent Amodio is the 2011 European Champion. Five-time European Champion Javier Fernandez (ESP) choreographed his long program.

 

[TAHbKA]

I dislike Economindes' LP almost as much as I like his SP

 

[tony]

Great to see Keegan's clunking along on the tightrope footwork potentially extends another season.

Just kidding, Economides is really fascinating.

 

[Rukia]

wow he really chaplined that axel landing

 

[Sylvia]

Semen DANILIANTS
Coach: Alexander Volkov, Artem Kazakov

Alexander Volkov was on the left - father of Canadian junior woman Aleksa Volkova.

 

[tony]

wow he really chaplined that axel landing

Wouldn't be a true Frenchman without zero awareness of air position and a hope and a prayer on the landing. Such 1998-2004 French vibes with him! Candeloro, Jeannette, Monnier, Cerez, Tobel, even Dambier to an extent. What a time.