US Men of the Past!

[LilJen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w872zjNfzY&ab_channel=shineluvslambiel

Rather familiar music from Gershwin, I actually prefer this program to Yuna's. And yet another stunning entry into the 3Lz, and soooooo late in the program.

I think he's the male contemporary of Michelle during this time. It's great that the States produced such amazing overall skaters who competed during the same time.

Since some already discussed results, does anyone also think Matt should have won the free skate at 2006 nationals lol?

I found the TSL link to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgjZ4xZSzUw&ab_channel=TheSkatingLesson

There's nothing remotely special about Lysacek's skating, and I'd give a huge PCS lead to Matt. Several parts of Johnny's program were also better than Lysacek's, but it's still quite bland, so wouldn't mind letting Lysacek have the lead in the free over him.

Matt Savoie was always criminally underscored. Getting 6s and 7s where a Lysacek got 8s. Bleah.

(As a skater myself for several years was I working on a hydroblade just because Matt made it look super cool? Hell yes I was.)

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Ryan has charisma for days. The laugh he gets with the trademark Andrews Sisters finger waggle during his step sequence is absolutely priceless.

2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley SP

2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley SP 1st

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[bardtoob]

David Jenkins (USA) - 8th Winter Olympic Games Squaw Valley 1960 - ISU Archives

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So here is the grainy ISU video of David Jenkins. The link goes directly to slow motion of his 3Lp and 3S.

The comments are pretty awesome.

Since I brought him up again, here is a link to him showing off in front of the camera by trying the 3A. It's pretty good, given the equipment and outdoor ice.

1957 - David Jenkins Triple Axel

a short newsreel in which 1960 Olympic Gold Medallist performs a huuuuge triple axel. This was 21 years before the jump was finally landed in competition.

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[On My Own]

Matt Savoie was always criminally underscored. Getting 6s and 7s where a Lysacek got 8s. Bleah.

It's just strange, because I'd actually have a nice 3+ point gap on choreography between them lol. And a good gap on everything else apart from Performance, too.

I'm always happy to see Matt Savoie fans haha.