2025 Canadians Men FP - Last Man Standing?

[Dave of the North]

David Li has such floppy emo hair.

He had a couple of messy landings, but it's nice to finally see someone skate like they believe in themselves.

When your hair is wider than your hips...

 

[Karen-W]

Is this really an upset, Ted? Given that 3 of the 4 top medal contenders have withdrawn, this was pretty much going to be open season for any & all of the juniors skating up domestically to make a splash.

 

[Wyliefan]

I'm partial to skaters named David

You must love the Canadian junior guys!

 

[Karen-W]

Wow... John Kim! 4s+2t and 4t! Falls on both 3a attempts but I dare anyone not named Roman to beat his tech content today!

 

[Sylvia]

John Kim's first 4 jumps: 4S+2T, 4T, 3A fall, 3A+rep fall. He is Donovan Carrillo's training mate.

 

[Rukia]

omg those axels have traumatized me

 

[Sally1214]

2 quads and a decent attempt at 3axel .... yes, Kim, keep bringing it.

eta: Oh my ..... (sigh)

 

[Rukia]

jump big fall big

 

[JoannaLouise]

Shoot, I got too excited after he landed both quads...

 

[Karen-W]

Although, it feels like those quads took all his jumping stamina out of him... We're in 2.0 deduction territory here.

 

[Wyliefan]

Oh dear. He started so well, and then ...

 

[Dave of the North]

I'm also partial to skaters named John (that's my first name) but Kim has been a hot mess after a strong start...

 

[Belsornia]

Well, John Kim’s quad toe is really nice and secure. Too bad about all the other jumps.

 

[peibeck]

Kim a great start with the 4s combo, but I think the 4t and both 3As were under rotated. Impressive spin speed though.

 

[skategal]

I really like John Kim but too many mistakes today.

One to watch for sure though

 

[skatfan]

Heartbreaking skate. Should not lead.

 

[Karen-W]

Heartbreaking skate. Should not lead.

I agree. 6.0 in fall deductions alone pretty much wipes out the lead he had over Li from the SP.

 

[Skate Talker]

I can’t remember is gogo going to petition for the worlds team or do we wait for him for next season?

I don't think we've heard anything - but, at best, he'd be petitioning for a spot on the 4CCs team where Skate Canada is surely going to have a skate off to pick their Worlds entrant.

I read that Gogolev is definitely finished for the season. I wish I could remember the source but I only remember it was from a reliable one.

 

[Sylvia]

Congrats on medaling, David Li, in your senior debut!

1 David Li BC/YK 65.04 (4) 132.95 (1) 197.99
2 Grayson Long ON 58.81 (9) 129.95 (2) 188.76
3 John Kim ON 71.32 (3) 115.13 (5) 186.45

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Who is the not-Ted commentator? Kevin? Or Nam?

 

[Desperado]

Who is the not-Ted commentator? Kevin? Or Nam?

Kevin

 

[Dave of the North]

Who is the not-Ted commentator? Kevin? Or Nam?

Kevin, all the way from New Zealand,.

 

[Rukia]

hey I think he was going for that 3a which I appreciate even if he popped it

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Kevin, all the way from New Zealand,.

Is that why he sounds like his audio is being recorded on a potato?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Hey, does anyone know what this whole Look has to do with this GMB?

 

[Skate Talker]

Okay Anthony to me is coming across as much more genuine in this performance than in the short. For me it's making all the difference in the world to my enjoyment.

 

[Rukia]

Is that why he sounds like his audio is being recorded on a potato?

they clearly don't have any kind of tech requirements for their commentators because they've all sounded like they're using their built-in mics or something idk

 

[Rukia]

let's gooooooooo

 

[Karen-W]

No offense, but I like both of Ilia's vampire costumes better than Anthony's. Good start though! And then he snail-paces into what I think was going to be a 3a attempt that he winds up popping. Comes back strong with the next jump combo and, wisely, a 2a. He's going for steady & clean... Bit of a low landing & turnout on the 3f and the 3lo should probably get a q. Weak-sauce Russian split in the choreo sequence.

Well, that will lead and Roman needs to not fall apart, otherwise he'll lose today.

 

[Desperado]

Anthony with a big assist from the crowd!!!