2007 Grand Prix Final

Thank you very much miyu for the translation of Daisuke's newest interview! Once again Daisuke makes more interesting revelations.

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-At Torino Olympics you skated first in SP and last in LP, this time you skate first from the start of the competition. Yeah. But I have realized what I have to do is the same in any number. I have experienced a lot enough to think in such way. ................

What a great mindset! I'm proud of him for thinking this way and for showing his maturity.

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I love both of your refreshing performance and very dense performance, Dai-chan!!

Ha ha ha, me too!

I wonder what his hair with the new style will look like in the SP and LP for today and tomorrow (the gangster look in the SP and the prince "Romeo" in the LP).

Thanks you all for information and link!

Here first result...
Original Dance
Pl. Name Nation TSS= TES+ PCS+ SS MO PF CH IT Deduction- StN.
1 Tanith BELBIN / Benjamin AGOSTO USA 63.64 33.50 30.14 7.85 7.65 7.95 7.95 8.20 0.00 #5
2 Isabelle DELOBEL / Olivier SCHOENFELDER FRA 63.29 32.80 30.49 8.00 7.85 8.00 8.10 8.15 0.00 #6
3 Oksana DOMNINA / Maxim SHABALIN RUS 62.31 32.20 30.11 7.95 7.70 7.90 8.00 8.05 0.00 #3
4 Tessa VIRTUE / Scott MOIR CAN 61.14 32.20 28.94 7.60 7.40 7.70 7.70 7.70 0.00 #4
5 Jana KHOKHLOVA / Sergei NOVITSKI RUS 58.30 31.40 26.90 7.10 6.80 7.15 7.15 7.20 0.00 #1
6 Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT FRA 57.73 30.40 27.33 7.10 7.05 7.10 7.25 7.40 0.00 #2

GO DAISUKE!!!

It's incredible...
Daisuke skates in Italy and italian television doesn't show the competition!!!
I have to wait for result on isu site...
Luckly I'm in Torino tomorrow!!!

GO DAISUKE!!!

1 Daisuke TAKAHASHI JPN 84.20 44.50 39.70 7.95 7.60 7.90 8.15 8.10 0.00 #6
2 Stephane LAMBIEL SUI 83.80 44.90 38.90 7.90 7.50 7.70 7.95 7.85 0.00 #2
3 Evan LYSACEK USA 79.70 42.90 36.80 7.40 7.05 7.50 7.30 7.55 0.00 #3
4 Johnny WEIR USA 74.80 39.00 36.80 7.55 7.20 7.30 7.35 7.40 1.00 #5
5 Kevin VAN DER PERREN BEL 72.83 40.58 32.25 6.65 6.20 6.65 6.35 6.40 0.00 #1
6 Patrick CHAN CAN 68.86 36.06 32.80 6.80 6.60 6.45 6.55 6.40 0.00 #4

Poor Johnny.

But Dai won! And Steph was clean, with a quad combo!

So excited!

Go Dai!

WOW!

I was a bit worried for Lambiel's result... but Daisuke is the best!!!
Look at the highest PC score! 8.15 choreography! 8.10 interpretation!

GO DAISUKE!!!

I was concerned about Dai beating Steph's score, since it was so high, and the highest Dai had gotten with this sp was a little over 80 points ( though I was really happy for Steph), but Dai was amazing. I can't wait to see a vid!

Thanks for the information, all.
Weeeeee!! Daisuke placed 1st at short program!!
His score is best one, isn't it?
I'm glad to see his big smile again!!!

And I will sleep again.... Japan time is 5 a.m. in the morning now.

Thanks everyone for the information! I'm so happy!!! I can't wait to watch Dai's SP soon.

Sleep well Leode (and other Japanese fans too)!

LADIES SHORT PROGRAM:

1 Yu-Na KIM KOR 64.62 34.90 29.72 7.65 7.10 7.50 7.40 7.50 0.00 #6
2 Caroline ZHANG USA 61.82 36.50 25.32 6.45 6.05 6.45 6.30 6.40 0.00 #1
3 Carolina KOSTNER ITA 59.86 32.26 27.60 7.15 6.60 6.85 6.85 7.05 0.00 #3
4 Yukari NAKANO JPN 59.78 32.50 27.28 7.10 6.45 6.95 6.75 6.85 0.00 #2
5 Kimmie MEISSNER USA 59.08 30.40 28.68 7.30 6.80 7.35 7.15 7.25 0.00 #4
6 Mao ASADA JPN 59.04 31.00 28.04 7.30 6.80 6.75 7.15 7.05 0.00 #5

Wow... how many skaters had 59 points! There will be an interesting FP!

Leode! Do you wake up at night for seeing Daisuke's result? You are really his biggest fan!
Now you can sleep tranquil!

GO DAISUKE!!!

I'm looking for information on web...

Daisuke did all jumps clean: triple-triple, 3A, 3Lz.
Lambiel did 4T-3T and 3A!!!
Van Der Perren: quad-triple, triple axel, triple lutz.
Weir fell on his 3A...

Thanks glorydave for the ladies' short program information and the summaries of the men's jumping content! The women's event is really . Good job to all the men, especially Daisuke and Stephane for getting it together now!

I've been looking for the latest information on the web like glorydave while I wait to find the video.

Here is a link where you can find pictures of Daisuke's new SP and you can see his new shorter hairstyle.

http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news?ei=UTF-8&p=daisuke+takahashi+grand+prix+final&fr=slv8-&c=images

Here are two short articles about the men's SP and dance OD (they don't have very detailed information).

http://www.todayonline.com/articles/227631.asp
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071214/sp_wl_afp/fskateitaprix_071214205854

I'm still on the lookout for a video of Daisuke's "Swan Lake" SP.

2007 GPF　SP　Daisuke　Takahashi　WebTV
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=yjgJidrOtn8

Thank you so much kuro14! You are really wonderful.

Many thanks for the information and links, glorlydave, UMgal and kuro14!!

Here are some articles for Daisuke as bellows:
art on line in Italian
http://www.artonice.it/?q=it/node/4417
Daisuke with Stéphane and Evan
http://www.artonice.it/?q=it/node/4416

Japanese News Pls look at pics.
Nikkei News
http://www.nikkei.co.jp/news/main/im20071215SSXKG003915122007.html
Daily Sports
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2007/12/15/0000771452.shtml
AFP BB News
http://www.afpbb.com/article/sports/winter/figure-skating/2326028/2458335
Sankei Sports for GPF
http://www.sanspo.com/sokuho/071215/sokuho001.html
Sankei Sports for Daisuke's SP
http://www.sanspo.com/sokuho/071215/sokuho005.html

After the performance of short program, Daisuke said "Actually, I was very tired at second half of short program, because I used my stamina for all steps. So I'm not satisfied with my performance, however, I'm very appreciated to see that the audience in Italy was excited about my program. And I'm so glad to get the score 8.0 point without any quads."

Also good luck to FS, Daisuke

Yay Daisuke!!! Good luck in the free!

Thanks to everyone who posted news and photos. I was keeping up with the results at work.

Based on his score, I'd say Lambiel is back in shape. Also, I find it interesting that Evan and Johnny had the exact same PCS but Evan edged Johnny in the TES....I know Johnny fell on his triple axel but maybe Evan landed the quad?? It looks like everyone had a decent skate though so it should be an interesting long program.

I was shocked by the ladies and dance results (pairs too to a lesser extent). Did Mao (and Kimmie as well) pop a jump? I'm happy for Caroline Zhang though. Hopefully, she will hold it together for the long. I was surprised that Belbin and Agosto won the OD. I mean I love them (they're one of my favorite teams) but Domnina and Shabalin looked super strong at Cup of Russia and Virtue and Moir had such a strong showing at NHK. I'm curious to see if their lead holds for the free. Zhangs in second...a little shocking because they've been so strong.

GOOOOOOD!!! You're wonderful Dai-chan!!

glorydave wrote:

Look at the highest PC score! 8.15 choreography! 8.10 interpretation!

Yay! 8.15 & 8.10, total 39.70 Fantastic score!! I'm really happy to see his performance evaluated so high at a competition. (Of course we know it for a long time!!!!)
grolydave, are you heading to Palavela now? Have a lots of fun!!

UMgal wrote:

Here is a link where you can find pictures of Daisuke's new SP and you can see his new shorter hairstyle.

Hahaha. I wonder his hair style of LP especially. Refreshing one???
Nobunari said in TV before (maybe 2years ago) Dai-chan took about 2 hours to set his hair by himself at competitions. I think he concentrates his mind by doing it.


WOW! Stephan (and his 3A) has come back amazingly.... Lysacek looked in good shape. (Sorry for Johnny..)
At tonight's LP their mental strength will be big issue......
I recalled NHK Trophy last year. Dai-chan went ahead of Nobunari with slim lead after SP. In LP He skated last and he did fabulous almost PERFECT performance!!!! Do it again Dai-chan!!

And Mao....

miyu wrote:

I recalled NHK Trophy last year. Dai-chan went ahead of Nobunari with slim lead after SP. In LP He skated last and he did fabulous almost PERFECT performance!!!! Do it again Dai-chan!!

Thank you for your reminder, Miyu! That's the way to go, Daichan!

Thanks for all the info and video, everybody! Don’t you think his deep shit spin has been improved amazingly? It’s so fast! He got 2 Level 4 with the spin in SP. Congrats for Dai-chan’s never ending improvements!!

A little hello straight from the heart of the Palavela! I don't have time to read what you've all written already about yesterday, but boy was it a FANTASTIC men SP!

They were all great, and Dai was totally on. He received a lot of positive GOE (6.5 points in total), which is why he's ahead of those who did the quad. He got level 3 for both step sequences, and level 4-3-4 for the spins.
He also landed a gorgeous 4T-3T combo at practice yesterday, so I really hope he'll go for 2 quads today.

OK, I have to run, the ice dance practice has resumed.
The men will practice in 45mn. Can't wait!

Thanks for the report from GPF, MissC!

MissC wrote:

He also landed a gorgeous 4T-3T combo at practice yesterday, so I really hope he'll go for 2 quads today.

Wow, 4T-3T?? Daisuke seems he's keeping a good condition. He said he will decide to do it after the practice according to his interview of yesterday. I hope that he will jump 2 quads today.

Have a fun, MissC and glorydave.

Mao Asada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XqueVWnbAI
Lambiel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Y8gv2bUSQ
evan Lysacek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scp53ZwkDHQ
Patrick Chan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYFMZ-PrNY0
johnny Weir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtFINoqSwp8

OMG!! Finally, I'm very sorry that Daisuke placed 2nd behind Stephane. His total point was very close to Stephane's.
And Daisuke seemed that he was not keeping a good condition during 6 warm-up practice, however, I think he definitely wanted to try to jump 2 quads. I admire him that he didn't choose easy way and he is the man!!

GPF Total Points
1 Stephane LAMBIEL SUI 239.10 2 1
2 Daisuke TAKAHASHI JPN 238.94 1 2
3 Evan LYSACEK USA 229.78 3 3
4 Johnny WEIR USA 216.16 4 4
5 Patrick CHAN CAN 208.13 6 5
6 Kevin VAN DER PERREN BEL 189.52 5 6

Result for Free Skating
1 Stephane LAMBIEL SUI 155.30 76.20 79.10 7.95 7.60 7.80 7.95 8.25 0.00 #5
2 Daisuke TAKAHASHI JPN 154.74 77.34 77.40 7.95 7.40 7.85 7.70 7.80 0.00 #6
3 Evan LYSACEK USA 150.08 75.08 76.00 7.60 7.25 7.85 7.55 7.75 1.00 #4
4 Johnny WEIR USA 141.36 69.16 73.20 7.55 7.00 7.50 7.20 7.35 1.00 #3
5 Patrick CHAN CAN 139.27 72.37 66.90 6.80 6.55 6.65 6.80 6.65 0.00 #1
6 Kevin VAN DER PERREN BEL 116.69 55.69 62.00 6.50 6.00 6.15 6.25 6.10 1.00 #2

Result in detail
Short Program
http://www.isufs.org/results/gpf0708/gpf0708_Men_SP_Scores.pdf

Free Program
http://www.isufs.org/results/gpf0708/gpf0708_Men_FS_Scores.pdf

Daisuke, I'm looking forward to seeing your good performance at Japan Nats!!

I'm so sorry Daisuke lost. At least it was very, very close.

Good for Stephane though, it seems he's improved a little since the last competitions.

Johnny... I was really hoping he'd at least beat Evan.

Aww, Daisuke didn't win but it's ok. Even though he didn't win, he was still amazing. Congratulations Daisuke and keep going forward!

Yay, Stephane! He's definitely back in shape which will make the men's competition all the more interesting. Also, yay Evan for hitting that quad-triple and winning bronze! Congratulations to both of them!

After the free skating, Daisuke said "I wanted to win definitely and I blamed to myself now. I didn't know what to do because I couldn't jump 4T at first. I took many little mistakes, however, I'm a second and had a good experience among the top members. I'd like to keep going forward."

Daisuke's Interview in Japanese
http://www.sanspo.com/sokuho/071215/sokuho073.html

But we have a good news!!
Japanese Skating Federation made a decision that Daisuke will be qualified for Worlds 2008 in terms of his attendance of Japan Nats.

Daisuke will be qualified for Worlds 2008 in Japanese
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2007/12/16/0000772214.shtml

Thanks for the info and the pictures, Leode. Somehow, I expected Daisuke to say something like that. I figured he'd be mad at himself for not winning and yet happy he could do so well against such a tough field.

That's good to read that he has already qualified for worlds although I highly doubt he will be resting on his laurels at nationals.

Daisuke's smile isn't as big as Evan's and Stephane's but I'm glad that he looks at least a little happy with his silver.