Papadakis/Cizeron #10 - Waacking All The Way To Beijing

[Escarbille]

C/L's best score in this season was 101.89 (Euro), where P/C had trailed them by 7 points in the FD. P/C's score of 112 points required C/L to improve their SB by more than 10 points. In theory, not impossible, but in practice, the commentators anticipated, no doubt overwhelmed by PC's performance, their score and the reaction of the public. I read at the time (I don't remember where) that C/L said that it was very hard for them to pass after P/C, and the reaction of the arena.

 

[cocotaffy]

Nice video of them commentating the various front cover for L'equipe, a major French Sport newspaper.

 

[cocotaffy]

This channel seems to be reuploading a lot of their performances in rather good quality.

 

[synian]

Nice video of them commentating the various front cover for L'equipe, a major French Sport newspaper.

This one is funnier https://www.lequipe.fr/Patinage-art...t-gabriella-papadakis-qui-est-le-plus/1319138

 

[Escarbille]

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[Escarbille]

This channel seems to be reuploading a lot of their performances in rather good quality.

Be patient, it's a slow operation. A lot of videos with a complaint (video not eligible for monetization; me who wanted to open a kitty for the installation of a G&G statue in Olympia...); hoping they won't be removed

 

[Enchanted]

Gabriella will have her own clothing line.

I always thought that of the two it was Guillaume who was interested in fashion. Hopefully, he will get his chance in the field as well if he’s still interested in it.

 

[Peepsquick]

Gabriella will have her own clothing line.

I always thought that of the two it was Guillaume who was interested in fashion. Hopefully, he will get his chance in the field as well if he’s still interested in it.

I didn't see that coming ... at all! Good for her! I smell retirement ...

 

[Bigbird]

I didn't see that coming ... at all! Good for her! I smell retirement ...

Good for her. Interesting business model.

 

[justtojoke]

Gabriella will have her own clothing line.

I always thought that of the two it was Guillaume who was interested in fashion. Hopefully, he will get his chance in the field as well if he’s still interested in it.

I love that! Savvy decision to announce it now, I will definitely be buying.

 

[skatfan]

I didn't see that coming ... at all! Good for her! I smell retirement ...

Unfortunately I agree that this might be it. Dang!

 

[NinjaTurtles]

She’s doing the clothing line with an influencer based company from Dubai; the time and effort is really not akin to having your own fashion business. A lot of times the products are all fairly similar and only have minor color or embroidery differences between the different collaborating influencers. I assume Gabi put a little more effort into the designs than the average insta model, but her options are probably fairly limited to what Sew See You can manufacture cheaply.

 

[DreamSkates]

I didn't see that coming ... at all! Good for her! I smell retirement ...

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[DreamSkates]

I love that! Savvy decision to announce it now, I will definitely be buying.

Sustainable clothing - made from leftover but high quality materials. Genius.

 

[marbri]

Link to company she is working with for those who want to bookmark it

IMPULSE SS22 COLLECTION - SewSew You

French figure skater Gabriella Papadakis is a four-time world champion. She broke world records across international competitions and bagged numerous awards, including the gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics.Gabriella believes in the power of authenticity and is passionate about encouraging ev...

sewsewyou.com

 

[cocotaffy]

To build a home is very emotional but 2017 worlds FD remains my favorite performance. I love the intensity of the music and how the program builds. That first part truly stands out as something unique. Their most complex program in terms of composition though is this year's FD.

 

[cocotaffy]

BTW did someone ever explained why they only got a level 3 on that last lift ?

 

[bcash]

BTW did someone ever explained why they only got a level 3 on that last lift ?

I would guess it's the entry or exit feature not being counted as difficult/unexpected.

 

[Bigbird]

I would guess it's the entry or exit feature not being counted as difficult/unexpected.

So who got level 4s CB only?

 

[GreenGan]

BTW did someone ever explained why they only got a level 3 on that last lift ?

I'd say it's the exit. When you look at how Gabriella lands her feet, it just goes "bam", falls on the ice and then the blade is stuck. You then see that it's not moving smoothly into the next transition before the final lift.

 

[cocotaffy]

I'd say it's the exit. When you look at how Gabriella lands her feet, it just goes "bam", falls on the ice and then the blade is stuck. You then see that it's not moving smoothly into the next transition before the final lift.

Yes it was uncharacteristically not really smooth on the landing but I was not sure that would affect the level. Having watched it many times now, it feels like a theater piece. This is the first program that give such a vibe. It brings a different dimdnsion to their interpretation.

 

[Bigbird]

Yes it was uncharacteristically not really smooth on the landing but I was not sure that would affect the level. Having watched it many times now, it feels like a theater piece. This is the first program that give such a vibe. It brings a different dimdnsion to their interpretation.

They made it work.

 

[bcash]

Hard to know what they were going for, as this was adapted from the Mozart rotational lift. I thought it kind of worked in the moment. But Guillaume did say the last elements were not perfect. Maybe he was talking about him slowing down toward the end of the lift. Only way to find out is to wait for Worlds.

 

[Sylvia]

Gabriella’s first collection is live to purchase (“available March 16th to 20 or until sold out!”): https://www.instagram.com/p/CbKlOdkORSJ/

Impulse SS22 - SewSew You

French figure skater Gabriella Papadakis is an Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion. Having set numerous world records over her spectacular career, this collection is another dream come true. Gabriella believes in the power of authenticity and is passionate about encouraging everyon...

sewsewyou.com

 

[Orm Irian]

It's a nice-looking collection, and I appreciate the elements of sustainability worked into the concept (though I could wish the website were a bit more transparent about specifics)...but not buying clothes that you don't need is still the most sustainable option of all. Sorry, Gabi!

 

[Enchanted]

An interview in Cosmopolitan. It’s related to the On Edge series.

 

[Sylvia]

ISU's Papadakis/Cizeron article (March 16): https://www.isu.org/figure-skating/...ld-championships-on-home-ice?templateParam=15
Excerpts:

The World Championships are definitely a bonus after a great Olympic experience that is still fresh on the mind of the Skaters. It was their second appearance on Olympic ice and this time it was a bit different. “Four years ago we were a little afraid to miss training when arriving too early (at the Games). The experience four years ago has helped us a lot even though it was not perfect then,” Gabriella explained.
“This time we wanted to take in the whole experience. We arrived for the opening ceremony and left after the closing ceremony and this for sure gave us a more complete experience. We fully realized how this competition is not like other competition, that it is really unique,” she continued. Even the “bubble” situation did not take much away from the experience.

The French skating stars are not yet ready to share plans for the future. “I think we need to take a little break in order to let things settle down a bit and to know exactly what we will do,” Guillaume said. “I think right now we'll focus on our practice, because it is not so obvious to start training for the world championships. Once we get there, I think we're looking forward to the energy of the arena, to have a hopefully full audience. It will be a kind of celebration and we're happy to celebrate it with many teams from Montreal. We're not really thinking of anything else right now.”

 

[Enchanted]

A long interview with Haguenauer.

 

[text_skate]

A long interview with Haguenauer.

Long is quite the understatement. Love it.

 

[cocotaffy]

Am I the only one stopping while reading and watching all the mentioned competition ? Loved to have such a detailed view of Romain's experience.