2018 JGP Kaunas Ladies Free Skate

[Metis]

I thought Yelim was overscored, but the idea of Ksenia’s FS ranking ahead of Yelim’s is laughable. Yelim was the only one who went clean in that group, and while I thought her PCS was too high relative to Moa’s, she absolutely committed to her programme in a way that Ksenia didn’t... and then there are Ksenia’s technical errors. I’m not sure Ksenia even belongs on the podium, but the competition for third was a choice between two overscored skaters that I’m not attached to, and third is justifiable and fair enough. But Ksenia just didn’t skate well enough for second place, and the posts lamenting how she deserved it and her season is over are a little hard to take. On the technical side, once you take out Sasha, Yelim was leagues ahead of the rest.

 

[cathlen]

She moved up completely and has got senior GP spot so can't compete in the JGP.

That's what I thought It didn't make sense to hold her up in juniors.

ETA: Though Daniel Samohin once had resigned from his GP spot and skated in Juniors. So you never know.

 

[TheBallerina]

I totally agree and it’s absolutely ridiculous that Yelim got higher PCS than queen of skating skills and transitions Sinitsyna. Plus Sinitsyna was lyrical and elegant, with natural musicality and performance. She would’ve had second if Yelim’s empty skate wasn’t scored through the roof with 58 PCS

Really hope we will see her again. If not this JGP season, then for sure next one. Her difficult program, her beautiful transitions and the skating that she's capable of...it's not something you meet everyday

 

[Ichatdelune]

I am now really tempted to nickname YL and YY Bulbasaur and Charmander, respectively.

Young is a little fireball for sure

 

[leoleo]

no need to be nasty because one of your favorites didn't get the medal you thought she deserved.

 

[TheBallerina]

She still got higher score than Tarusina in Bratislava, I think they shoud give her another chance. Without the fall she would win the second place.

Really hope this will happen.

 

[largeman]

Protocols: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/jgpltu2018/jgpltu2018_JuniorLadies_FS_Scores.pdf

 

[draqq]

What I didn't expect from Yelim was how precise those landings were. Today they were clearly rotated with good flow-out. Just don't see that often in ladies skating; hence, all the +3s and +4s all across her protocol sheet as far as jumps are concerned.

 

[largeman]

What I didn't expect from Yelim was how precise those landings were. Today they were clearly rotated with good flow-out. Just don't see that often in ladies skating; hence, all the +3s and +4s all across her protocol sheet.

Two words: Kaori Sakamoto

 

[Metis]

Protocols: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/jgpltu2018/jgpltu2018_JuniorLadies_FS_Scores.pdf

-2 and +2 on the same jump. I’m not drunk enough for this.

 

[frida80]

Yelim first JGP medal!

 

[TheBallerina]

And again..I love medal ceremonies :luv17:

 

[Colonel Green]

-2 and +2 on the same jump. I’m not drunk enough for this.

Charitably I'm assuming that those two judges thought that even landing the jump deserved positive GOE, but yeah, she shouldn't be getting positive GOE on an underrotated jump.

 

[largeman]

Okay, after the music of two Queens this evening, now it is really The Queen's music

 

[rachno2]

OK, yeah, I'm finally a Trusova fan. As much as I loathe most of Daniil's work, the two programs he created for Sasha this year are perfect. I think that was part of the reason why I wasn't sold on her last year, although I of course admired her jumping ability. This year, with these programs, I can appreciate her in all her fearless glory.

Agree that Yelim was overscored, although she deserved second place. I still personally prefer Young You and Ji hun To from Bratislava.

I really like Arkhipova and Beccari and look forward to seeing more of them.

ETA and Moa too, how could I forget! This last group was just all around

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Well, Sasha became the first lady to do a quad in combo. So history was made even without the 4 Lz ratified.

One step at a time. Tiny Boss moves at her own pace.

 

[Sabrina]

Yey the Lutz is only UR....I was afraid they may downgrade it. Still amazing!

 

[Alegria]

And yes, it was a 3A attempt from Yokoi

 

[leoleo]

The things i'm seeing in the protocols are giving me a headache

 

[rikaquegira]

That's what I thought It didn't make sense to hold her up in juniors.

ETA: Though Daniel Samohin once had resigned from his GP spot and skated in Juniors. So you never know.

Wait, you haven't watched Eunsoo this season??? Her SP is the best SP so far! Just absolutely stunning!!! She skated in the Asian Open.