Vincent Zhou cheer thread

[Sylvia]

I just posted an article about Vincent in a new GSD thread and included a few key excerpts: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...amada-helps-vincent-zhou-find-success.105538/

 

[skateboy]

Vincent has been writing more poetry: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIZQognyZT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

[CaliSteve]

Its official now. Mie Hamada will coach him (along with Tami). He also the first non Japanese to receive a sponsorship from the Kinoshita Group.

I think its a very good move, as Mie can develop his skating skills and U/R.

 

[Sylvia]

Vincent's IG post today also says he plans to matriculate at Brown University for one semester: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJgqMEHOH5/

 

[VGThuy]

There was a rumor that Vincent got like the perfect SAT score, so if that actually was the case, I can see Brown willing to let him do one semester and then continue his college career after 2022.

 

[nylynnr]

There was a rumor that Vincent got like the perfect SAT score, so if that actually was the case, I can see Brown willing to let him do one semester and then continue his college career after 2022.

IIFC Brown gives every student the option for open-ended leaves, for any reason.

 

[VGThuy]

IIFC Brown gives every student the option for open-ended leaves, for any reason.

Oh nice. That's a very flexible option for a lot of people.

 

[vanillashake]

I was pretty amazed at his rise and results last year. I could see it happening at some point, but didnt this it would be this soon. Beating Uno out of the medals at worlds in Japan, never would have guessed that.

 

[Fiero425]

I was pretty amazed at his rise and results last year. I could see it happening at some point, but didnt this it would be this soon. Beating Uno out of the medals at worlds in Japan, never would have guessed that.

He always had the ability; probably just needed to get his nerves in order! A lot of the times a skater just needs to stay upright; UNO didn't, hence Zhou's medal win! Schoma has had more than his share and was bound to drop off a little either with expectations or injury!

 

[Sylvia]

Vincent is featured on the cover of the August/September issue of SKATING Magazine and this was a preview piece that was published last month: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...ing-for-more-zhou-takes-on-new-challenge.aspx
I can post a link to the full issue when it's online. His "Moments of the Season" video also is embedded in the preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irn38cPz-Ak

 

[Sylvia]

Preview of Vincent's cover story: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...orizons-vincent-zhou-in-skating-magazine.aspx
Short video of his photoshoot (same as the video embedded in the preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpM-S61rtzo

 

[bardtoob]

I feel like this should be "The Very Serious Vincent Zhou thread".

 

[Sylvia]

Vincent is featured on the cover of the August/September issue of SKATING Magazine

Cover photo: https://content.digitalpub.blue-soho.com/web/y5b2/0A1uvwc/AugustSeptember2019/html/index.html

Article spans pages 24 to 28: https://content.digitalpub.blue-soh...c/AugustSeptember2019/html/index.html?page=24

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

Really nice to see Zhou come to the fore front of the sport. Must be doubly hard when the world champion plays in your court. Vincent turns out to be an smarty, articulate guy in his own right.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Vincent is out of Cup of China! I have not seen any comments as to why yet.

 

[kittysk8ts]

Vincent is out of Cup of China! I have not seen any comments as to why yet.

Out of both GP events, I think?

 

[Wyliefan]

Looks like they clashed with his school schedule.

Jackie Wong on Twitter

“Statement from Vincent Zhou on withdrawing from #GPFigure”

twitter.com

 

[bardtoob]

I am glad he is not injured.

I suspected college would become his priority, and there is no harm in that.

He is a National medalist with medals from every ISU Championship for which he is eligible, as well as an Olympian. Going beyond "more of the same" in skating is unlikely, but he could excel in new ways in college.

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

I hope Vincent has gotten everything from the sport he wants. Being a super-elite athlete is something few get to experience. A college education even at an elite Uni is not that special. I know he isn't saing he's quitting skating. But, in 30 years of following the sport only Nathan has attended an elite school and kept his skating up to standard.

 

[olympic]

So is he still skating competitively?

 

[lurkz2]

Vincent's original announcement was that he would only be attending Brown for a semester then returning after the Olympics.

Vincent Zhou to attend Brown University, details new skating situation

Zhou, the world bronze medalist, also added a world-renowned coach.

olympics.nbcsports.com

Recently read that his SAT score would expire if he waited until after the Olympics, but don't know if the source is reliable.

 

[Sylvia]

Vincent's message as posted yesterday on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B38BMLnHxsX/

It's been difficult for me to reach the conclusion that the best thing for me is to withdraw from my Grand Prixs, Cup of China and Rostelecom Cup. The training situation here in Providence has been very difficult even without my school commitment factored in, and after all, I must put academics ahead of everything else. With midterms going on right now, I have not been able to put in the necessary time and energy into training and preparing to compete. I'm sorry -- but I hope to be back and better than ever soon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!

 

[olympic]

Looks like they clashed with his school schedule.

Jackie Wong on Twitter

“Statement from Vincent Zhou on withdrawing from #GPFigure”

twitter.com

Looks like he is returning to competition for Nationals Forward. I am a little uneasy about his training schedule

 

[rfisher]

Vincent's message as posted yesterday on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/B38BMLnHxsX/

It's his life, his future, his priorities.

 

[CaliSteve]

Looks like he is returning to competition for Nationals Forward. I am a little uneasy about his training schedule

I dont get it. The schedule and travel time to/from the rink and school is crazy. Hoping for the best.

 

[Sylvia]

On Ice Perspectives' full IGTV video of Vincent skating his "Dancing In The Dark" during Stars on Ice's tech. rehearsal in Estero, Florida this past spring (he only got to perform in the first 2 shows of the SOI tour before he got injured): https://www.instagram.com/p/B38jKzdJ-U6/

 

[Vash01]

I hope to see Vincent compete well this season.

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

I will miss seeing him at the GPs, but Vincent knows what is best for him. I wish him every success in his academic endeavors and I hope to see him again very soon in competition, perhaps at Nationals.

 

[Bellanca]

Good to see Vincent back on the ice! Cup of Colorado - not too shabby. Let's hope that Vincent has a spectacular season (when and if).

Vincent

 

[VGThuy]

I think that's the perfect vehicle for him. Vincent has always been a somewhat soulful skater and I think this program taps into that. I know some of his past vehicles were more showcases for his jumps because he's still developing and wants to master the highly demanding and ambitious tech content but he seemed into the ballads. I still remember his Olympic SP music choice haha. How appropriate that he's skating to a song about another Vincent.