Worlds 2024 Men FS: ‘Putting the Eh? in Standing Ovation’

[kwanfan1818]

I tend to thing Richaud is scariest when you have to put a mirror under his nose to see if he's breathing.

 

[Stephanie]

If I've done my math correctly, Boston will see:

3: USA (1+5) and JPN (2+4)
2: SUI (6), LAT (7), ITA (9+16), KOR (10+16)

That's 14 guaranteed Direct Entries.

The Special Regs just say, "...the remaining ISU Members are listed in order of their bestplaced Skater in the same ISU World Championships to fill the Direct Entry spots." ie, there is no requirement that they make the FS.

So, the remaining 10 Direct Entries for Men should be:

From the eight Men who made the FS: EST (11), ISR (12), GEO (13), KAZ (14), MEX(15), CAN (17), ARM (22), SWE (23)

The the next two highest from the SP: AZE (25), MON (26)

You missed France's two spots.

 

[peibeck]

Now, should the components be better-judged? Yes. But things will never change as far as ISU judging goes.

These people gave Plushy perfect artistic marks under 6.0!!! Why do think they'd really be changing decades later?

 

[Belsornia]

So, the remaining 10 Direct Entries for Men should be:

From the eight Men who made the FS: EST (11), ISR (12), GEO (13), KAZ (14), MEX(15), CAN (17), ARM (22), SWE (23)

The the next two highest from the SP: AZE (25), MON (26)

Wow, congratulations Davide Lewton Brain! Perseverance pays off.

 

[peibeck]

Question, Jason Brown – when was the last time he ended up as high as fifth at worlds? He’s been taking the Grand Prix off. With this placement, he is seeded for the Grand Prix. Wonder what his plans are…

Wasn't he 5th last year?

 

[Cachoo]

Thrilled for Ilia.
Adam got to watch most of the competition from the chair of honor! Oh what might have been.

I wonder what it was like for Adam to sit and observe rather than wait backstage for his turn.

 

[tony]

Yes, looks right. Because both Korea and Canada lost a spot, we go down to 26. That's thrilling for Davide Lewton Brain.

If I've done my math correctly, Boston will see:

3: USA (1+5) and JPN (2+4)
2: SUI (6), LAT (7), ITA (9+16), KOR (10+16)

That's 14 guaranteed Direct Entries.

The Special Regs just say, "...the remaining ISU Members are listed in order of their bestplaced Skater in the same ISU World Championships to fill the Direct Entry spots." ie, there is no requirement that they make the FS.

So, the remaining 10 Direct Entries for Men should be:

From the eight Men who made the FS: EST (11), ISR (12), GEO (13), KAZ (14), MEX(15), CAN (17), ARM (22), SWE (23)

The the next two highest from the SP: AZE (25), MON (26)

No, you're wrong actually. You forgot FRA having 2, so therefore Brain actually doesn't have the spot. ETA- and Litvintsev misses, too. So it's just down to Noredback.

 

[kwanfan1818]

No, you're wrong actually. You forgot FRA having 2, so therefore Brain actually doesn't have the spot. Litvintsev is last.

Argh,

 

[Flip Jump]

If I've done my math correctly, Boston will see:

3: USA (1+5) and JPN (2+4)
2: SUI (6), LAT (7), ITA (9+16), KOR (10+16)

How about France?

 

[miffy]

These people gave Plushy perfect artistic marks under 6.0!!! Why do think they'd really be changing decades later?

The epic flail days!

 

[skategal]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh……I’m almost speechless. I had a feeling Ilia was going to win and he did.

I think I screamed my throat off. Lol!

It was amazing. So glad it was there to see it. Quad axel landed right in front of our section.

I made good on my promise to scream extra loud during Ilia’s medal ceremony.

Dream podium. Loved it!!

 

[kwanfan1818]

Can you imagine being his dad watching that knowing that magnificent skater is your son?

That will last one night. Then it will be, I don't care if you just won $64K, you don't get to buy that car. (Which means his parents should raise their rates, so that it offsets his income ).

 

[Kaz7714]

I tend to thing Richaud is scariest when you have to put a mirror under his nose to see if he's breathing.

I just giggled and had wine up my nose, I hold you entirely responsible! I liked some of the programs he created but it is such hit and miss. His presence around skaters is annoying and he needs cutting down (as long as Adam is safe-slaps wrist for being so shallow). Oh well, this is figure skating. Reason does not come into it most of the time.

 

[kwanfan1818]

No, you're wrong actually. You forgot FRA having 2, so therefore Brain actually doesn't have the spot. Litvintsev is last.

I forgot FRA entirely... That means that Litvintsev didn't make it either, only the countries of the Men who made the FS.

 

[tony]

I forgot FRA entirely... That means that Litvintsev didn't make it either, only the countries of the Men who made the FS.

Yep, edited a few minutes ago after I went through the list a 50th time. Math is hard.

 

[Cachoo]

Sorry to be clueless but where was Kevin A?

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

So, that was all kinds of insane, but I'm a bit disappointed Adam didn't miss the podium by 1.99 pts.

In other news: Tutberidze hugged and comforted Egadze after that disaster
This is what happens when you become a ticket to the free world. Or SHE GOT SOFT

Gutted for los Selevkos.

 

[once_upon]

Sorry to be clueless but where was Kevin A?

I don't think he made it into France's top 12?

 

[kemc]

That was the dullest music I have ever heard for a FS. I haven't been following men much this season so this was my first time seeing this. You have to be completely clean to skate to that tinkly piano.

I have been waiting an age for someone to use Spiegel im Spiegel but it does require a perfect performance.

 

[Kateri]

Sorry to be clueless but where was Kevin A?

Full body-and-soul meltdown at French Nationals, the fed were still toying with sending him, but he ended his season to focus on his mental health.

edit - god, I'd blacked out that he did go to Euros, and did the same thing.

 

[Jarrett]

Reliving the night going through the thread. Thanks for all the memories. I can’t believe what I just watched honestly. Seemed like those type of performances were not possible. So many highlights from so many different skaters. Unlike the women’s field were so many look the same, the men all have their own styles and presence. Just fantastic. After the ho hum dance I didn’t expect that but it was pretty wonderful. Even the flops like Cha were still interesting.

 

[tony]

I don't think he made it into France's top 12?

That's a bit dramatic. He had meltdowns at the GPFinal and then the free skate at Nationals, dropped to 7th, was named to Euros, went and bombed there, and then called it a season to work on himself.

 

[kemc]

Love this clappy Canadian crowd!

At the drop of a hat

 

[once_upon]

That's a bit dramatic. He had meltdowns at the GPFinal and then the free skate at Nationals, dropped to 7th, was named to Euros, went and bombed there, and then called it a season to work on himself.

Ok, I knew it was greater than 5. I was just looking it up. Thanks

I already argued about Caitlin Clark, I don't want anymore arguments

 

[Vagabond]

1	Ilia MALININ	USA	333.76	3	1
2	Yuma KAGIYAMA	JPN	309.65	2	3
3	Adam SIAO HIM FA	FRA	284.39	19	2
4	Shoma UNO	JPN	280.85	1	6

Gotta love COP. Under 6.0, this could never have happened.

 

[Debbie S]

What an amazing night of skating! So glad I got to see it live...it was worth the cost, the seat change nonsense, the frigid temps and the snow. And the long restroom lines b/c there are only 2 in the arena. I screamed so loud for every jump Ilia landed, I may not have much of a voice tomorrow.

I remember Ilia when he was a tween competing at the lower levels (up through Senior in 2021) at my club's summer comp. It was clear he had talent even at a young age and it's incredible to see how far he has come in only a few years. Congrats, Ilia!

Sad for Shoma but thrilled for Adam. Yuma was amazing. On to Boston!

 

[PRlady]

This is the first year in forever (since Yags, shoot me, my taste in men has always been suspect) that men were more interesting than dance. I need another dance team to Uber, there are many I like but none to whom I’m unreasonably attached as I was to H/B.

I now can’t remember who it was, but I met someone here whose daughter graduated HS with Ilia. Her report was that around school he was not a big deal, didn’t call attention to himself and most people had no idea he was skating’s shooting star.

 

[kemc]

Did the Bell Centre really need a roof? It’s being blown off.

It was insanity!!! He has made me a fan with his sheer amazement at his result Pretty adorable. What a force he is going to be, especially as he appears so committed to addressing his weaknesses.

 

[kemc]

Let's be honest, this program is all about jumps. I prefer Yuma.

Lovely that we can have them both! And Deniss

 

[kemc]

I want to go back & compare this to the Grand Prix Final performance because the program was so much better today after the opening four jumping passes. The energy level that he held through the end, and through the step sequence was so superior today. He was really performing today in a way that he has never done so before.

Yes! He is teachable and isn’t just skating through the music. I really noticed the development in both the SP and this performance.