But how do you do that without showing disrespect to the skater who's currently sitting in the KnC as the scores come up? Unless you mean some sort of silent protest when the judges are introduced...
That's a cool idea.
But how do you do that without showing disrespect to the skater who's currently sitting in the KnC as the scores come up? Unless you mean some sort of silent protest when the judges are introduced...
Agree. Scored correctly, Rika would have been on the podium. Her PCS was woefully underscored. She hit every musical accent and had the best long program of the season. Yet she got 70 (in the 8s) to Evgenia’s 72. At a minimum, Rika should have had the same PCS as Med, putting her on the podium. And don’t get me started on Lilbet.
I disagree. Kihira's PCS was fine it was less than 1.5 points off from her GPF FS where she performed better and did not fall. I think we also forget that this is still Kihira's first senior season so to be getting 71 PCS with a fall in her first Worlds isn't too shabby. She would have easily beaten Medvedeva had she not popped in the SP or fallen in the FS (even a clean 2A either time would have probably been sufficient for silver). And Medvedeva went almost clean and yet her PCS of 72.97 was much lower than her previous PCS personal best of 78.06, so I don't think she was hugely gifted herself. Satoko's PCS though was woefully underscored even with the stumble.
But how do you do that without showing disrespect to the skater who's currently sitting in the KnC as the scores come up? Unless you mean some sort of silent protest when the judges are introduced...
I honeslty think the Japanese ladies look strong even with some Quad Russian Queens. Rika with 3A's and growing pcs is still a threat. Kaori is getting stronger and more experienced and you can count on Satoko to be consistent. They have such depth.
I disagree. Kihira's PCS was fine it was less than 1.5 points off from her GPF FS where she performed better and did not fall. I think we also forget that this is still Kihira's first senior season so to be getting 71 PCS with a fall in her first Worlds isn't too shabby. She would have easily beaten Medvedeva had she not popped in the SP or fallen in the FS (even a clean 2A either time would have probably been sufficient for silver). And Medvedeva went almost clean and yet her PCS of 72.97 was much lower than her previous PCS personal best of 78.06, so I don't think she was hugely gifted herself. Satoko's PCS though was woefully underscored even with the stumble.
I honeslty think the Japanese ladies look strong even with some Quad Russian Queens. Rika with 3A's and growing pcs is still a threat. Kaori is getting stronger and more experienced and you can count on Satoko to be consistent. They have such depth.
If only JSF knew what to do with that depth....It's waste at this point.
I noticed that JSF sent a junior lady to Coupe du Printemps this year, but no senior ladies. Considering they had a podium sweep in 2018, surely they could have thought of someone this year?
My whole issue with the scoring is that the things that got overlooked by the technical panels, like edge calls and under rotations, really benefitted the top Russian women. I don't think it was a conspiracy because those calls are usually more generous for everyone at big events so scores can be higher, but it does disadvantage skaters who rotate fully and have better technique. So I think Rika should have landed on the podium for that reason alone.
My whole issue with the scoring is that the things that got overlooked by the technical panels, like edge calls and under rotations, really benefitted the top Russian women. I don't think it was a conspiracy because those calls are usually more generous for everyone at big events so scores can be higher, but it does disadvantage skaters who rotate fully and have better technique. So I think Rika should have landed on the podium for that reason alone.
"Kihira is still a child, she don't have planning ability."
Her coach Mie Hamada told to reporters after free skating on March 22.
https://dot.asahi.com/wa/2019032400013.html