2026 4CC - Men Free Skate

[MacMadame]

Speaking of jokes: Donavan's PCS

 

[tony]

Speaking of jokes: Donavan's PCS

Always the case.

 

[Matryeshka]

Isabeau Levito has maybe the worst euler in the history of skating. Ilia's euler is nice, but sadly, there are no exceptions when the Matryeshka Matriarchy begins. Punishments will include, but are not limited to mandatory interviews with Andrea Joyce, listening US prescription drug commercials over and over, and having all your life choices judged by Shawn Rettsatt.

 

[MacMadame]

Always the case.

It just seems worse here because he did not perform as he often does. Also, I'm salty he beat Li.

 

[my little pony]

I dont like Eulers either, it looks like a mistake to me even when all the way around, like they fell out of something else

 

[tony]

I dont like Eulers either, it looks like a mistake to me even when all the way around, like they fell out of something else

Surya Bonaly had a glorious one.. literally made it look like an actual jump rather than raggedly getting into some scrunched up position for the next jump. And oh the distance it covered.. spectacular.

 

[Sylvia]

Liam landed a lovely opening 3A and tried a second one! (fell out, but still!)

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Liam's costume is just strange with all the random buckles, lacing, faux leather and fabric.

 

[tony]

The music may give Elvis Stojko memories (Hyeungyeom used it last year), and there's something very retro about the skating in general but it's all very pleasant and choreographically makes sense rather than being a concoction of weird movements for IJS sake.

Second 3Lzq

 

[tangerine dream]

The music may give Elvis Stojko memories (Hyeungyeom used it last year), and there's something very retro about the skating in general but it's all very pleasant and choreographically makes sense rather than being a concoction of weird movements for IJS sake.

Second 3Lzq

I love this music and it definitely makes me nostalgic for 90s mens skating that was all about the soaring movie soundtracks.

 

[Karen-W]

As much as I like Liam's SP this season, the FS is just sort of there. The opening 3A+2t was really nice though.

 

[Bunny Hop]

Liam Kapeikis (USA)
Dragon Heart (soundtrack) by Randy Edelman

3 Axel + 2 Toe Loop
3 Salchow
3 Axel - big step out on landing
3 Lutz + 3 Toe Loop - maybe UR on Lutz
Flying Sit Spin L4
Step Sequence L3
3 Flip
3 Lutz - deep knee bend - +2 Axel + 2 Axel
3 Loop - hand down
Fly Change Combo Spin L3
Choreo Seq
Change Combo Spin L4

Presentation seemed to mostly consist of putting his hand to his forehead, but general skating seems okay.

 

[Matryeshka]

I can't get into Liam's skating. I recognize he has many great qualities but he always leaves me kind of meh.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

slo mo replay shows Liam has sparkles on the costume too. So random and confusing. I can't tell what theme they were trying to portray.

 

[peibeck]

Kapekis has artistry but somehow manages to make everything look so difficult, I just can't get into his skating.

 

[MacMadame]

The music may give Elvis Stojko memories (Hyeungyeom used it last year), and there's something very retro about the skating in general but it's all very pleasant and choreographically makes sense rather than being a concoction of weird movements for IJS sake.

I knew is sounded familiar. And I've never seen Dragonheart so it wasn't that.

 

[Sylvia]

Opening 3A+3T & 3A by Jacob!

 

[tony]

I'm quickly becoming a huge fan of Jacob He was the moment at Nationals

And I love that three of the last four elements in the program are jumps rather than completing them all exactly at the 2:00 mark.

 

[MacMadame]

Jacob is the kind of skater I should enjoy but today is the first time I have really enjoyed him. That was lovely. Good for him for such a good skate!

 

[Bunny Hop]

Jacob Sanchez (USA)
Mercy Duet by Max Richter, Ros Stephen
Mercy Voiceless by Max Richter, Ros Stephen
Refuge by Max Ricjter, Ros Stephen

3 Axel + 3 Toe Loop - Nice!
3 Axel - Also good
3 Lutz
3 Loop - a little tilted in the air but landed
Fly Change Combo Spin L3
Change Combo Spin L4
Step Sequence L3
Fly Sit Spin L4
3 Flip - Bad Landing - + 2 Toe Loop
3 Lutz + 2Axel + 2 Axel
3 Salchow
Choreo Seq

That was really good. A couple of minor issues, but well done overall.

 

[Karen-W]

Wow. Great skate for Jacob! I'm thinking he may just have earned a new PB!

 

[Matryeshka]

He was the happiest dying person I've ever seen Good for him!

 

[skatfan]

Jacob!

 

[peibeck]

Hopefully Sanchez can get some quads and stay healthy.

 

[Sylvia]

Let’s bring this FS energy into Junior Worlds, Jacob! it would be great to have 14 JGP men’s spots next season.

 

[skatfan]

Setting himself up nicely for next season…

 

[tony]

Oura Ring gonna say heart health is way younger than his actual age

 

[skatfan]

240 total score…Wow

 

[tangerine dream]

Jacob's score would have been 3rd at Euros

 

[Bunny Hop]

Yudong Chen (China)
Dynasties Clash by Or Chausha
Oogway Ascends by Hans Zimmer
Roman Boots by Or Chausha

Costume maker ran out of fabric for one of his sleeves and had to use a different one.

4 Salchow + 3 Toe Loop
3 Salchow
3 Axel - Fall
Flying Camel Spin L4
3 Flip + 3 Toe Loop
Step Sequence L2
3 Lutz - Step out
3 Loop + 2 Axel +2 Axel
3 Flip
Choreo Seq
Fly Change Combo Spin 2V
Change Combo Spin L4