Re: PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics - FIGURE SKATING (excluding the Team Event)
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:26 pm
Apparently Patrick's goals for the free skate were to have a clean program and to land a triple axel - I guess he succeeded in meeting those goals: https://www.sportsnet.ca/olympics/patri ... kate-upon/
He certainly looked happy when he and his girlfriend met with and were interviewed by Heather Hiscox of CBC News:
By the way, since we have a "day off" - I'm going to go ahead and start another thread which will be for the ice dance and the ladies.
Before I do, however, here's what Jackie Wong transcribed from the three men at the medalists' press conference after the FS:
He certainly looked happy when he and his girlfriend met with and were interviewed by Heather Hiscox of CBC News:
By the way, since we have a "day off" - I'm going to go ahead and start another thread which will be for the ice dance and the ladies.
Before I do, however, here's what Jackie Wong transcribed from the three men at the medalists' press conference after the FS:
And an interview that Brian Orser did with Heather Hiscox of CBC about his two famous medalists (before the FS): https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/964519352182583297Hanyu: Since my injury, I was quite fortunate to be able to skate here. I am indeed very happy to win the gold medal. More so than ever, the many skaters, the coaches, the supports - I really like to extend my appreciation to all of you.
Hanyu: I think I had to do what I could do at this moment. My injuries were more severe than I thought and I couldn't practice like I wanted to. Now that I won the gold, and I've been cheered by so many people, I really am blessed - I am really happy.
Fernandez: Today was super important for figure skating in Spain - a lot of people were watching, even if it was in the middle of the night.
Fernandez: There are a lot of figure skating idols in skating history - Yuzu is one of the skaters at this moment that you can watch & learn. He knows how to turn a bad moment into a good moment, and he never gives up. It's something that everyone can also learn.
Hanyu: There are many wonderful skaters out there - everyone is building the foundation for figure skating. Some have said I have been the pioneer, but I would like to negate that 100%. Jin's 4Lz inspired me to do it, the existence of Shoma really inspired me
Hanyu: Without Javi, I would not have come to Canada. Because of him, I was really able to incorporate the 4S and 4T in my program. Without him, training would have been so hard, I would not have been able to bear it.
Uno: Looking at today, there was no disappointment. It was not close to perfect, but I have been able to put my practices into action. I know that Olympics is special for many people with special emotions and stories, but I didn't have those attachements myself
Fernandez: I wasn't thinking about my popped 4S from Sochi. My 3rd quad is always the more difficult one. After I realized what I did, I tried to stay strong and skate the rest with no mistakes. It was too bad to look back to Sochi, but it was what it was.
Hanyu: I don't know yet [about Worlds]. My ankle injury isn't healed, so I pushed it hard for this competition. There are some elements I can't perform because of it but I pushed myself to do them here. For the rest of Oly, I think I'll be quite busy w the press
Uno: I'll be back in Japan and back to practice, and then come back to the Olympics later on. I'll practice for Worlds, that's where I stand right now
Fernandez: I'm thinking about going back to Spain tomorrow for media and to share my medal w my family. For Worlds, I haven't decided yet, it's something I want to talk to my coaches and see. I'm quite tired, so I'll see what happens. I don't know yet
Uno: Yuzuru Hanyu was my goal, and I work hard to be like him. He will be my eternal goal, the eternal idol for me
Uno: For me, the lack of media attention on me was good because it allowed me to focus on myself, so I hope it will continue for me. <laughter from the crowd>
