The Tower Bridge Fox Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Jeremy Abbot was the best !!!!!!!!the Americans skaters seem to understand that there is enough women in the women’s contest we don’t need men skating like women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympian Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I hated Plushenko then and I hated him much more now. He robbed another skater a spot for that singles because he's so selfish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Plushenko retires after Olympic withdrawal SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Evgeni Plushenko retired from competitive figure skating Thursday just after he withdrew from the men's competition at the Sochi Olympics for medical reasons. The 31-year-old Plushenko is the only modern-era figure skater to win medals in four Olympics. He helped Russia win the team gold over the weekend. In warmups before the short program, he fell on a triple axel and said it felt "like a knife in my back." He skated toward his coaches while bent over, then tried to loosen up by skating around the Iceberg rink some more. He then attempted another axel and botched it, shook his head and consulted with coach Alexei Mishin. When Plushenko's name was announced to the crowd seconds later — to loud applause — he skated to the event referee and withdrew. Plushenko won Olympic gold in 2006 and 2014, and silver in 2002 and 2010. AP http://bigstory.ap.org/article/plushenko-withdraws-olympic-figure-skating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emre Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 and a new star born at men figure skatings... arigatou Yuzuru Hanyu.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) why is he skating at sochi can we take his bronze back ? Edited February 13, 2014 by paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 why is he skating at sochi can we take his bronze back ? I mean, he is the 2014 American champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I mean, he is the 2014 American champion. His American counterpart is actually in contention for a Bronze medal. Who would have guessed that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 His American counterpart is actually in contention for a Bronze medal. Who would have guessed that? To be fair, like half the field is in contention for bronze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Men's Short Program is complete. Gold and Silver will be going to either Patrick Chan and Yuzuru Hanyu. They're just way ahead of the pack. 8 skaters are contending for Bronze. To be fair, like half the field is in contention for bronze Yeah, I just mentioned that. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I didn't watch, but I'm staring at the result in disbelief that our German champion is currently 5th! How did that happen... I have no hope for him to maintain that position (or even doing better) though, would be a huge shock. But great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I didn't watch, but I'm staring at the result in disbelief that our German champion is currently 5th! How did that happen... I have no hope for him to maintain that position (or even doing better) though, would be a huge shock. But great so far! Peter Liebers did a great job!!! I can understand that the Russians are disappointed that Evgeni Plushenko is not able to participate in the men's competition (and that he had to withdraw from sports), but I think it is not fair to the other athletes to leave the venue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Abbott sure likes crashing into the boards. Poor guy! I have zero sympathy for him. This is EXACTLY what he ALWAYS delivers. Shocking success at nationals only to stink it up internationally. After his comments about the team competition I think he deserved to crash and burn in the singles competition. A truly lousy competitor. Wish he would just retire. Jeremy Abbott is the least deserving bronze medallist I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Men's Short Program is complete. Gold and Silver will be going to either Patrick Chan and Yuzuru Hanyu. They're just way ahead of the pack. 8 skaters are contending for Bronze. Unless Daisuke & Javier perform really badly, the bronze battle is between the 2 of them. I hope Javier gets it. He's got more flair; more pizzazz than Daisuke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 So Russia has no one in the mens event at home.... that is just plain sad for them and the sport. Pluschenko's pretty shaky public reputation will go &*(*(%$ after this development, despite his 4 Olympic haul. Hope he is not seriously hurt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRingFever Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Abbott skated pretty well after he took a header into the boards. Maybe he should have made that part of his pre-skate routine all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Jason Brown has a new fan! Wish he could medal somehow. Edited February 14, 2014 by nykfan845 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Jason Brown has a new fan! Wish he could medal somehow. Well, he already has a bronze medal so there's always that. His long program is really good, happy he is skating last because its a great way to end the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breathesgelatin Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have zero sympathy for him. This is EXACTLY what he ALWAYS delivers. Shocking success at nationals only to stink it up internationally. After his comments about the team competition I think he deserved to crash and burn in the singles competition. A truly lousy competitor. Wish he would just retire. Jeremy Abbott is the least deserving bronze medallist I can think of. Largely agree with this. Not a lot of time to post - work/life are crazy for me, but good news Athensfan... Jeremy has announced multiple times this is his last season. Let's hope he doesn't reconsider. I rather hope he withdraws from Worlds and gives the spot to Jason. Unfortunately he'll probably go to take a hopeless last chance at redemption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hanyu struggled in the free skate! Opens the door for Chan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Chan with silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 i thought chan HAD that gold. oh well, silver is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Chan blew it, had he skated anywhere near his potential he would be Olympic champion. The curse continues, I guess. Maybe someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 1. Hanyu (JAP) 280.09 2. Chan (CAN) 275.62 3. Ten (KAZ) 255.10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRingFever Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pretty mediocre free skate across the board. Really good job by Ten, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palette86 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Congrats Yuzuru in the costume designed by J.Wier(if I'm not mistaken). Yey first gold medal was brought to us by a teenager Olympian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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