How Much of a Splatfest Will the Men's Olympic Freeskate Be?

[I Luv Bulldogs]

All the top players will splat, and an under-prepared and un-stressed (with no expectations) Patrick Chan will come from nowhere and skate two clean programs, winning in a major upset.

YESSSSSSSS! In my dreams.

 

[Areski]

Weren't men just as inconsistent when they weren't attempting 3-5 quads in a program? I think that's not the best argument to make. I do think the imbalance and ultra focus on jumping passes that distract from the program is a pretty good one though.

You make a good point here, it speaks to me. You just see those ultra-concentrated facial / body language expressions and weakened performance to it.

 

[aftershocks]

These are the two men's performances that need to be seen at the Olympics!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55qG2rKKbJg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar0e16LVAq8

And USFS turned Ross Miner down for what???!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQiSzKF9M8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvuR1yP9h5I

 

[chapis]

it was not a splatfest . This turned out to be one of the most spectacular men competitions!!!

 

[Roux]

HECK YES. The struggles of this season have not been in vain!

 

[MIsty Blades/Skate Mom]

One of the best finals in a long time! Nathan Chen won the FS with the highest TES, but too bad about his 17th place short. But overall, a 5th place finish.

it was not a splatfest . This turned out to be one of the most spectacular men competitions!!!

 

[MRani]

It was a phenomenal men’s free skate. So proud of every guy who skated and even more proud of everyone who made the top 10. A lot of great programs and the top 5 were all inspirational! Me and the whole family really enjoyed the event. The podium was legendary.

 

[skateboy]

It was a fantastic competition! Not a splatfest at all, which probably upsets the ones hoping for it.

 

[Fiero425]

It was a fantastic competition! Not a splatfest at all, which probably upsets the ones hoping for it.

It started that way during the team comp.! I thought maybe something was wrong with the ice, but the ladies didn't have any problems! Nathan just had 2 bad performances, but outdid himself in the FS yesterday! Too bad he blew the SP so badly, he couldn't pull a "Denis Ten" from Sochi! He was close, but there were just too many other good skaters! He had a real chance of winning with that LP; too bad!