Internationaux de France 2017 Highlights - Staying Steady (Pairs SP)
The pairs' short programme was a perfect example of what happens when technology goes rogue. For those of you who didn't watch this live, let me explain. Simply put, the scoring system crashed and there was a gap of about 10 minutes between Nicole della Monica/Matteo Guarise and Liubov Ilyushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch. This things happen though and once the problem was fixed, the competition carried on with no real damage. Here are some thoughts on the best four performances:
Nicole della Monica/Matteo Guarise drew a lot of attention at the Cup of China, but did even better in Grenoble. They had a really sharp step sequence, staying in sync throughout it, and no errors. They finished on 3rd place, same as in Beijing, but I think they have more chances at a medal here. Their score: 70.65.
Liubov Iliushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch needed nerves of steel to get over the long wait prior the start of their routine. Their performance wasn't perfect, but it wasn't awful either. He put a hand down on the side-by-side 3Toeloops and she touched the ice with her free leg on the throw 3Lutz. The music was In the Air Tonight by Phill Collins. They earned 66.36 points.
Vanessa James/Morgan Cipres proved once more they are the best pair skaters France has had if not ever, then at least for a long while. They're an incredibly strong pair, making acrobatic moves look effortless. Ed Sheeran's Make It Rain fit their contemporary style perfectly. Their score: 73.18.
Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov made the tinniest of mistakes - a wobble from her during the step sequence. Their music, Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninoff is a song we've heard a lot this season, but it doesn't feel overused with them. It gives them a look of confidence, supporting their drive in attacking every element. They earned 77.84 points and took the lead.
The top pairs in Grenoble all displayed incredible technical prowess and pleasant, if not necessarily mind-blowing concepts. The path looks to stay the steady course in the final, with the third place most likely to be the most disputed between the Italians and the Canadians.
Nicole della Monica/Matteo Guarise drew a lot of attention at the Cup of China, but did even better in Grenoble. They had a really sharp step sequence, staying in sync throughout it, and no errors. They finished on 3rd place, same as in Beijing, but I think they have more chances at a medal here. Their score: 70.65.
Liubov Iliushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch needed nerves of steel to get over the long wait prior the start of their routine. Their performance wasn't perfect, but it wasn't awful either. He put a hand down on the side-by-side 3Toeloops and she touched the ice with her free leg on the throw 3Lutz. The music was In the Air Tonight by Phill Collins. They earned 66.36 points.
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| Russia's Evgenia Tarasova & Vladimir Morozov performing a throw twist Photo: www.isu.org |
Vanessa James/Morgan Cipres proved once more they are the best pair skaters France has had if not ever, then at least for a long while. They're an incredibly strong pair, making acrobatic moves look effortless. Ed Sheeran's Make It Rain fit their contemporary style perfectly. Their score: 73.18.
Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov made the tinniest of mistakes - a wobble from her during the step sequence. Their music, Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninoff is a song we've heard a lot this season, but it doesn't feel overused with them. It gives them a look of confidence, supporting their drive in attacking every element. They earned 77.84 points and took the lead.
The top pairs in Grenoble all displayed incredible technical prowess and pleasant, if not necessarily mind-blowing concepts. The path looks to stay the steady course in the final, with the third place most likely to be the most disputed between the Italians and the Canadians.
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