I love this performance. No excessive arm waving, no turns for the sake of turning, and footwork that doesn't make you cringe. Just beautiful, you can pick at little things like landings and whether her foot was a quarter turn short, but I prefer to just admire the beauty of this program. Well done Yuka and I hope she's enjoying her coaching life. Her smile always makes me smile. :)
I think her best competitive performance by far. Never a great toe jumper, she did manage to pull them off. She skated with such speed, power, and confidence here. A deserving winner.
This program is simply elegant yet powerful. I remember watching it when I was younger on TV. Her back is absolutely flawless; shoulders down and complete upper body control (which helps because there's a few landings that are a bit scratchy and a few moments like 1:42 where her upper body control saves her, but really who cares). I remember seeing her in person many times and was always blown away by her deep edges.
Now THAT was a footwork sequence (Sandra Bezic: "Watch her Fly")! There's excitement, speed and flow, unlike these slow, meandering, directionless and disjuncted footwork sequences that we see in competitive programs today under the new COP. The new step sequences may garner points, but they don't flow with the programs and seem forced and awkward.
@alistairkok - Couldn't agree more. Skating is about flow, speed - the point is too look effortless. The new footwork requirements in the sport bring people almost to a standstill.
@roldanpinsky I wouldn't say horrible. I thought the loop was lovely. The lutz and toe loop were a bit hairy though. Everything else she does is just beautiful.
I love this performance. No excessive arm waving, no turns for the sake of turning, and footwork that doesn't make you cringe. Just beautiful, you can pick at little things like landings and whether her foot was a quarter turn short, but I prefer to just admire the beauty of this program.
Well done Yuka and I hope she's enjoying her coaching life. Her smile always makes me smile. :)
One of the BEST performances in the history of figure skating, pro or amateur.
Only a skater like Yuka can afford to perform with such a simple choreography with her superb skating, lines and joy.
Thanks for posting this!
I think her best competitive performance by far. Never a great toe jumper, she did manage to pull them off. She skated with such speed, power, and confidence here. A deserving winner.
she's my fav skater
GET IT!!! YES! that is how you do it!! amazing! I so remember her. Loved her then..Love her now! amazing!
魅了される演技です。綺麗で優雅、こういうフィギュアスケーターがいたことが誇らしく嬉しく思います。
Always A joy to watch. She is so fast, she flies!
これをアマチュア選手として披露してほしかったです！世界チャンピオンに再びなれたと思います
This program is simply elegant yet powerful. I remember watching it when I was younger on TV. Her back is absolutely flawless; shoulders down and complete upper body control (which helps because there's a few landings that are a bit scratchy and a few moments like 1:42 where her upper body control saves her, but really who cares). I remember seeing her in person many times and was always blown away by her deep edges.
wonderful posture... beautiful use of arms... excellent flow across the ice!
Now THAT was a footwork sequence (Sandra Bezic: "Watch her Fly")! There's excitement, speed and flow, unlike these slow, meandering, directionless and disjuncted footwork sequences that we see in competitive programs today under the new COP. The new step sequences may garner points, but they don't flow with the programs and seem forced and awkward.
The BEST!!!!
absolutely gorgeous.
@alistairkok - Couldn't agree more. Skating is about flow, speed - the point is too look effortless. The new footwork requirements in the sport bring people almost to a standstill.
お母さんが帯同して居ますね。
心強かったのでしょう。
i love how she hit that sprial, right with the music
love it
ブラボー👏凄い
@roldanpinsky I wouldn't say horrible. I thought the loop was lovely. The lutz and toe loop were a bit hairy though. Everything else she does is just beautiful.
solid litle asian