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Takahashi wins NHK Trophy despite fall

Sports Nov. 13, 2011 - 05:32PM JST ( 4 )

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gogogoNov. 13, 2011 - 08:18PM JST

So a guy falls and get first place, unless everyone else fell as well I can't see how this guy could win?
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Pukey2Nov. 13, 2011 - 09:08PM JST

I didn't see this competition, but the last one which was in China, I think, was a right fiasco. Skaters were falling left, right and center, and somehow Oda still managed to get a silver. He was very very fortunate. I'd say his young compatriot, Hanyu, skated much better (until he fell to pieces). I don't know whether they showed everything on TV, but the program I saw only showed the last 4 men - as a consequence, the Chinese guy whose free program was by far the best (judging from the scores) and who went on to win the bronze wasn't shown. Don't you just love 'highlights' on Japanese TV?
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jonobugsNov. 13, 2011 - 09:38PM JST

@ gogogo Because it's not just about the athleticism. It's also about the other skills, the artistry, technicality and the form. Since much of skating is also subjective, it boils down to who is judging and what they are looking for.
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soldaveNov. 14, 2011 - 03:15PM JST

Kozuka doesn't want to be watching Takahashi too much; he'll be learning how to fall down and get his jumps downgraded.