2023 Four Continents Pairs Free Skate

[Ichatdelune]

I wonder if that's why our Aussies didn't come, the altitude?

Was there any reason given for why they didn't come?

I didn't see anything, maybe they're trying to rest up for Worlds?

 

[4everchan]

I wonder if that's why our Aussies didn't come, the altitude?

Was there any reason given for why they didn't come?

probably just too close to junior worlds.

 

[labgoat]

I wonder if that's why our Aussies didn't come, the altitude?

Was there any reason given for why they didn't come?

I think the intended to but withdrew.

 

[Ichatdelune]

oh no.. it was such a glorious evening for your girls !

I know, such a tragedy that I slept through my alarm

 

[labgoat]

probably just too close to junior worlds.

yes that was it.
Hello by the way

 

[CellarDweller]

Apparently, I was hearing Chris, but now he's gone. LOL

and here is the first pair.

 

[anonymoose_au]

By the way

Christopher Howarth - 1981 World Championships FS

www.youtube.com

Oh cool! He was a skater I forgot about that.

Only saw 30 seconds because we're starting, but his sit spin seemed legit.

 

[4everchan]

cbc still has the commentary up

 

[labgoat]

Wow great start on the twist. Extremely high.

 

[4everchan]

every time i am sleepy... they put on this stupid music

 

[CellarDweller]

I thought they were gonna go down on that lift. I gasped.

 

[anonymoose_au]

I wonder how these two came to represent the Phillipines? I guess Isabella has a parent or something born there.

Good to see they have representation!

 

[labgoat]

I thought they were gonna go down on that lift. I gasped.

very slow motion

 

[Ichatdelune]

I happen to still harbor some good feelings for Sasha Korovin, and I am sorry to say that he has a worse partner in his current team than he had with Alisa Efimova. Look at her now with Ruben Blommaert, she's thriving. Like, I know that he has his shortcomings, but (sigh)

 

[anonymoose_au]

Despite the negative GOE I enjoyed that choreo sequence!

Also ending on a death spiral! I like!

 

[labgoat]

They are a nicely matched team. I'd like to see how much they improve a year from now.

 

[4everchan]

that lift exit looked more like escaping from entanglement than anything.... i want this pairs to be good... but yeah... they are truly struggling... shows how difficult it is to gel for a new teams and shows how amazing it is to see the new teams in this event near the top.

 

[skylark]

Our Technical Specialist: Alexander Koenig
Quite a fine pair skater for his day

Peggy Schwarz & Alexander Koenig OP 1992 Albertville Winter Olympic Games

Peggy Shwarz and Alexander Koenig of Germany.

www.youtube.com

Also the magnificent coach who Aljona Savchenko credited for keeping her and Bruno together as a team.

Wish I could quick find the link to share, but Koenig did the most wonderful video interview of his experience coaching Aljona and Bruno. He teared up when he said, "it was the work" which was such a meaningful experiene, IIRC. Gave me chills.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Another late WD

 

[labgoat]

WD #2 Huidi WANG / Ziqi JIA CHN for medical reasons