JGP #1 - Riga LAT - Men's SP & FS

[Karen-W]

SP Starting Order - https://www.isuresults.com/results/season2526/jgplat2025/SEG001.htm
Detailed Time Schedule - https://www.isuresults.com/results/...JUNIOR----QUAL000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf
YT Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyIJqi3Fpgk

StN. Name Nation
Warm-Up Group 1
1 Edward SOLOVYOV GBR
2 Wendell HANSSON-OSTERGAARD DEN
3 Kirill SHEIKO ISR
4 Ryszard SIUDEK POL
5 Daniel RUIS AUT

Warm-Up Group 2
6 Lukas VACLAVIK SVK
7 Daniil VALANOV NOR
8 Matias HEINONEN FIN
9 Ean WEILER SUI
10 Yehor KURTSEV UKR
11 Albin SAMUELSSON SWE

Warm-Up Group 3
12 Genrikh GARTUNG GER
13 Yanhao LI NZL
14 Grayson LONG CAN
15 Ryoto MORI JPN
16 Rio NAKATA JPN
17 Donghan YU KOR

Warm-Up Group 4
18 Luka IMEDASHVILI LTU
19 Nikolajs KRIVOSEJA LAT
20 Akims KIRILOVS LAT
21 Lorenzo ELANO USA
22 Jean MEDARD FRA
23 Kirills KORKACS LAT

 

[Wyliefan]

The sound quality has not been great for any of these events so far.

 

[Elisheba]

More skaters need bedazzled waistcoats

 

[Wyliefan]

I dislike all versions of Willy Wonka, but Sheiko is absolutely adorable in his little Wonka outfit! ETA: His ISU bio says he has a Count of Monte Cristo free program -- cannot WAIT to see that costume!

 

[victorskid]

The sound quality has not been great for any of these events so far.

I suspect that the music is muted on purpose. I have no problem with the audio otherwise.

 

[Wyliefan]

Yes, I meant the music, and you're probably right. Unfortunately.

 

[Karen-W]

The sound quality has not been great for any of these events so far.

It wasn't good last year when they were in Riga either.

 

[victorskid]

Unfortunately, I have to leave shortly because of a physiotherapy appointment. I will catch up later but leaving a for Grayson

 

[Karen-W]

Vaclavik - strong start with a good 3a & 3lo; but then only a 2z+3t for his combo; still will easily lead.

 

[her grace]

He's capable of a lot more, though.

 

[Hedwig]

the step sequence from Weiler was glorious. pity about struggles in the jumps. great potential

 

[her grace]

Kurtsev had some wild landings but hung on!

 

[Hedwig]

now on to the most interesting group

 

[Hedwig]

Gartung
ah interesting - this event will decide if he will go to the Olympic qualifier or if Starostin is going

 

[Hedwig]

(to be honest, I would send Gartung, if it were my decision - much more long-term potential)

 

[her grace]

Gartung

Solid 3a, skating big, 3r, 3z-3t, continuing his impressive climb that he was on last season, a little wobbly on his camel spin, ended on the stronger combo spin

 

[Hedwig]

Gartung

3axel - pressure? What pressure
good 3loop with lots of air
perfect 3z3t
he is not the most expressive of skaters but good basics, nice big movements and glide
that should go into the lead
but with what is still coming in the group, it might not stay there for very long

 

[Elisheba]

How have I missed the existence of Gartung?!

 

[her grace]

Li

stepped out of 3a, he's creating some interesting and unique shapes, no problem with 3r, 3z-3t, fully extended camel position with beautiful port de bras, expressive steps. Excellent!

 

[Hedwig]

now my favorite Junior
Yanhao Li
wild 3axel fall-out
3loop
Gartungs jumps and Yan Haos skating ould be a wonderful combo
3z3t
great entry into the flying sit
multidirectional skating is really his forte
wonderful program, pity about the axel

 

[Wyliefan]

And we have a death on ice.

 

[Hedwig]

Long
3a
3z3t
3l
good skate, I did not know him before, or forgot about him

 

[Karen-W]

(to be honest, I would send Gartung, if it were my decision - much more long-term potential)

Same, but I've been saying that since last winter, lol. Yes, I was operating on the assumption Starostin wouldn't get the job done in Boston.

How have I missed the existence of Gartung?!

LOL! And he has a couple of quads already!

 

[Wyliefan]

Long into the lead -- just by a hair, but still the lead! Congrats, Canada!

 

[skateboy]

Just getting started here, about ready to see the 4th skater... hope to get caught up soon!

 

[Hedwig]

Mori
only 15 years of age
3a fingertips down
3z3t - the lutz was very nice
3l
not bad

 

[her grace]

Mori

JGP debut, 3a hand down and forward, 3z-3t, 3r moving with a great deal of freedom

 

[her grace]

Nakata

3a, 3r, some nice flair and panache to his movement, 3f-3t and held that exiting edge, a little sloppy in the steps, but excellent choreography and brought the house down

 

[Hedwig]

Rio Nakata
still only 16 - such a veteran already
3a - has to fight a bit but clean
great speed into 3l
3f3t - the toe had lots and lots of air - -like he could have done a quad!
clearly heads and shoulders above the rest today

 

[Karen-W]

What a fantastic SP from Rio! This program is going to EAT it hard by Jr Worlds! It's already eating hard, but it's going to be AMAZING in another 6 months.