Skate to Milano OWG Qualifier - Beijing CHN - Men's SP & FS

[Belsornia]

Li’s beaming smiles and expressions are adorable - he looks like he’s having the time of his life

It’s great - but totally incongruous with Eleanor Rigby.

 

[Kateri]

Li’s beaming smiles and expressions are adorable - he looks like he’s having the time of his life

Yes, right as the lyrics talk about people dying alone.

 

[CantALoop]

It’s great - but totally incongruous with Eleanor Rigby.

Yes, right as the lyrics talk about people dying alone.

idc his smile and joy is infectious and I have no choice but to stan

Edit: tears of joy in the KnC!

 

[skateboy]

Loved how Li was smiling all through his final spin.

 

[skateboy]

Reshtenko putting up a good fight but I will be disappointed if this goes above Li.

 

[skatingguy]

Georgii Reshtenko
Rank after SP: 7
Coach: Michal Brezina, Adam Solya, Rafael Arutiunian
Music: Kingsman The Secret Service (soundtrack)

4T
4S
3A - big step, fall
3Loq - fall
Change Foot Combo Spin 3
Step Sequence 2 (3 after review)
4T+3T - tight landings
3Lz+1Eu<<+3S - Euler disguises a step out
3Lz+2A+SEQ
Change Foot Camel Spin 3
Choreo Sequence
Flying Sit Spin 3

Things were a bit messy, but 3 quads will put him in the mix.

-2.00 = Falls
142.03 = 2nd Place
213.06 = 2nd Place

 

[kwanfan1818]

Reports of the demise of Brezina's hair are greatly exaggerated.

 

[Kateri]

Reports of the demise of Brezina's hair are greatly exaggerated.

A man over 40 cannot wear a hat in peace nowadays!

(edit: he's only 35. Sorry Michal. )

 

[Karen-W]

Oh, Ted... Donovan has it in him to give it away in the FS.

 

[Kateri]

I don't know if having his stuff messed with in the dressing room helped Kyrylo skate well to spite them, but that was great, and I hope he makes it!

 

[Karen-W]

Well, it looks like Kyrylo has has done close to his very best. A few minor errors, so we'll see what the last 5 guys do.

 

[skatingguy]

Kyrylo Marsak
Rank after SP: 6
Coach: A. Mayer Virtanen, O. Tumanovskyi
Music: I’m Tired, The Feels by Labrinth, Zendaya

3Lz
4Sq+3T
3A+1A+2A+SEQ
3A
Flying Change Foot Camel Spin 3
3Lz+2T
2Lo
Choreo Sequence
3F
Step Sequence 3
Flying Sit Spin 4
Change Foot Combo Spin 3 (2 after review)

Got a bit tired in the middle but recovered to finish strong. He has a good technical base, but the choreography, and presentation are lacking.

145.24 = 2nd Place
217.57 = 1st Place

 

[skateboy]

Fingers crossed for Kyrylo.

 

[CantALoop]

Pls skategods send Davide to the Olympics, I need his voids there

 

[Karen-W]

Well, I'm not sure that Davide did it with that final spin getting the low value due to the v call.

 

[skatingguy]

Davide Lewton Brain
Rank after SP: 5
Coach: Michael Huth, Nicole Schott
Music: My Perception of Love, Devouring Passion

2A
3Lz+3T
3F
3Lo
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Change Foot Sit Spin 3
3Lz
3S+3T
2A+2T+2T
Step Sequence 3
Choreo Sequence
Flying Change Foot Combo Spin 2V (3V after review) - lost the control of the position

That was so close to perfect. The quality of all the jumps - just silky smooth.

142.56 = 3rd Place
216.12 = 3rd Place

 

[skateboy]

A beautiful, clean skate (except the last spin) for Davide, but I fear it won't be enough.

 

[Kateri]

I was rolling my eyes at Mark when he said he wasn't sure if Davide would need a 3A to challenge here. But I admit, that was way beyond what I thought he could do!

 

[TAHbKA]

Had he done that at the worlds (aka did not attempt the 3a) he wouldn't even have to be here...

 

[Kateri]

But Kyrylo is in!

 

[Karen-W]

Dang! Missed it by 1.45 points! Let's see what these next 3 guys do. They've all got it in them to give it away.

But, also, congratulations to Kyrylo!

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

Who is that Korean coach lady? She is at every competition where there are Koreans. She must just send her luggage to the next couple competitions so she`ll have something to wear. Does she ever sleep properly?

 

[Karen-W]

This is pretty bombastic music that Kim's skating to. Oh, it's the "Lawrence of Arabia" score - something that hasn't been used often in recent years.

 

[Kateri]

Who is that Korean coach lady? She is at every competition where there are Koreans. She must just send her luggage to the next couple competitions so she`ll have something to wear. Does she ever sleep properly?

Hyungkyung Choi; I love her. She seems so supportive, as a coach. I was literally just thinking, Kim is kinda dull and I don't care about seeing him at the Olys, but I can't root against Hyungkyung's guy!

 

[skateboy]

Haven't heard Lawrence of Arabia in years... I'd forgotten what a great score it is.

 

[skateboy]

Kim is in for sure with that performance!

 

[Karen-W]

Well, that got the job done for Korea securing a 2nd spot.

 

[skatingguy]

Hyungyeom Kim
Rank after SP: 4
Coach: Hyungkyung Choi
Music: Lawrence of Arabia by M. Jarre

4T
3Aq
3Lz+3T
3F
Flying Camel Spin 4
Step Sequence 3
3Lz+3T
3Lo+2A+2A+SEQ
3S
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Choreo Sequence
Flying Change Foot Combo Spin 4

That was a very strong skate for Hyungyeom, and that must be one of his strongest skates as a senior.

153.91 = 1st Place
228.60 = 1st Place

 

[skateboy]

Aww, he's crying. Love it.

 

[Karen-W]

OMG. Another Beatles medley that apparently ends with "Eleanor Rigby" - these guys are actively TRYING to put me to sleep.

And Pitot doubles the opening 4s - he can't afford any further mistakes, really.

ETA - doubles the 3a, and then a wonky landing on the 3lo. So far, he's had a clean 3f and the rest of his jumps have been a mess. More mess on the first combo.

Hope springs up for Davide still. Yes, Li is next in line, however Fedir Kulish may not get Latvian citizenship and if that's the case then Davide would get his spot.