@Chutson353 I completely agree with you. He is an amazing skater that has it all and this program is just extraordinary, the music, the artistry, the footwork etc etc.
What an amazing skater - It's not just a chain of elements strung randomnly together - it's a fully developed routine that ties the jumps, spins, transition skills and musical interpretation together flawlessly. Nobody but Kwan and Janet Lynn in the modern era and I would add Tenley Albright among yesterday's superstars, did it as well.
Лучшая короткая программа в истории мужского одиночного катания! Это, конечно, из области фантастики, но если бы Тарасова ставила программы для Плющенко в этом олимпийском сезоне, в Ванкувере ни у кого бы не возникло сомнения в том, кто реальный чемпион! А в СЛС им был Леша!
If I had to choose three of the top ten programs EVER in the history of figure skating since WWII I'd include this, Janet Lynn's '72 program at the '71 worlds, and Michelle Kwan's LP to Tosca in 2004.
Really, you'd put Michelle's Tosca over her Rachmaninov in '98? Interesting. But Michelle's top 10 performances would be an interesting list all it's own. :D
Yes - It's just a matter of personal preference but I found the music to Tosca more thrilling - I actually am one of the odd men out on her '98 programs - I like Romanza better than Rachmaninoff as best SP and Tosca for her best LP
Really? You'd put Michelle's Tosca over her Rachmaninov in '98? Interesting. Of course, Michelle's so awesome we could make a top ten list just of her.
I will agree that Yagudin would probably beat Chan. But in this current day, chan is the best and no one will beat him
sk8ingcoach1 2 weeks ago
the triple axel was huge!!
naturescloud 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
why am I so close to crying..!?
naturescloud 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Man, this guy is perfection. Skaters like Chan look like a joke next to this.
But not every generation can have a Yagudin. A Yagudin only happens once in history and I'm glad I was blessed to witness his greatness.
Haley452 4 months ago 3
I just cried watching this.
This is what figure skating is all about, this is pure love and art.
natemk5 7 months ago 8
people say patrick chan's sp in worlds this year was the best ever... but that program will never live on like this one.
schnisha95 9 months ago 5
@schnisha95 Yags would have destroyed Chan. Chan falls ways to much while Yags was a better jumper and a much better performer on the ice.
dsfddsgh 1 month ago in playlist reduta
@dsfddsgh oh i know... i'm really not a big fan of chan...
schnisha95 1 month ago
i'm obsessed with quads. he is givin' it to me. aahhh!!! he's just sooo amaaazingg. freaking awesome! he lands that quads like a boss!
ohanungsaya 9 months ago 4
Extraordinary ;D
Chocoholic319 10 months ago
This and Boitano's Calgary short are my favorite men's shorts in the history of the sport. Incredible.
mlc2005 11 months ago 3
Pumping his fist in the air after the triple lutz was gangsta!
spartanrda26 11 months ago 2
wow i think his short program was more energetic and had more fire than his free skate.
88droid 11 months ago
The one dislike was totally Tonya Harding.
MistaOctavio 11 months ago
3:30 - is the best part
razookah 1 year ago
@Chutson353 I completely agree with you. He is an amazing skater that has it all and this program is just extraordinary, the music, the artistry, the footwork etc etc.
ModestyBlaise2010 1 year ago
What an amazing skater - It's not just a chain of elements strung randomnly together - it's a fully developed routine that ties the jumps, spins, transition skills and musical interpretation together flawlessly. Nobody but Kwan and Janet Lynn in the modern era and I would add Tenley Albright among yesterday's superstars, did it as well.
Chutson353 1 year ago 2
Фантастика! Даже сейчас смотрится лучшей....а ведь уже 2 Олимпиады прошло...
xsenik74 1 year ago
Probably one of the best 3 short male programmes of all times. FANTASTIC!!!
Euxiphipops77 1 year ago
2001-2002 season Yagudin won every single competition he entered.
Unbeatable he was you may ask?! Yes, absolutely.
malyshbrat 1 year ago
Лучшая короткая программа в истории мужского одиночного катания! Это, конечно, из области фантастики, но если бы Тарасова ставила программы для Плющенко в этом олимпийском сезоне, в Ванкувере ни у кого бы не возникло сомнения в том, кто реальный чемпион! А в СЛС им был Леша!
alishavalath 1 year ago 2
@sammywright07 The routine is called Winter and the ice represents snowfall. Brilliant routine and a brilliant skater!
ModestyBlaise2010 1 year ago
what's with all the throwing the ice around? it's a brilliant program but that part sort of confused me
sammywright07 1 year ago
This is my guy....skating has lost a lot without him
These guys nowadays could not compete with him at his peak....Yagudin 4ever!
barbicanmo 2 years ago 7
If I had to choose three of the top ten programs EVER in the history of figure skating since WWII I'd include this, Janet Lynn's '72 program at the '71 worlds, and Michelle Kwan's LP to Tosca in 2004.
Chutson353 2 years ago 2
Really, you'd put Michelle's Tosca over her Rachmaninov in '98? Interesting. But Michelle's top 10 performances would be an interesting list all it's own. :D
intldawn 2 years ago
Yes - It's just a matter of personal preference but I found the music to Tosca more thrilling - I actually am one of the odd men out on her '98 programs - I like Romanza better than Rachmaninoff as best SP and Tosca for her best LP
Chutson353 2 years ago
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Really? You'd put Michelle's Tosca over her Rachmaninov in '98? Interesting. Of course, Michelle's so awesome we could make a top ten list just of her.
intldawn 2 years ago
just breathtaking!!!
PrincessL03 2 years ago 7
Increible Yagudin! su estilo es único y con una seguridad y una fuerza...podra haber buenos patinadores pero no como Alexei Yagudin.
carol58869 2 years ago
The Best... The Legend...
Lunaveter 2 years ago 36
this short program is amazing - one of the best ever -
Chutson353 3 years ago 7
I hope he will come back just like plushenko this year. His programs really draws me in
jeciel85 3 years ago
@jeciel85
petrovich105 2 years ago
Jeciel8, be the realist, Jagudin is far to Plyushchenko!!!
petrovich105 2 years ago
simply the best skater ever
jeciel85 3 years ago 3
i meant "i can watch it forever" :)))
outthehead 3 years ago 6
maaaan, i catch watch this forever :))
outthehead 3 years ago 3
HA HA Mishin - eat your heart out - ya had him and ya lost him......... serves ya right.
azsk8fan 3 years ago 11
Whoa quads!! I love his footwork section!! It just blew me away!!!!! [:
icebabbywfsc12 3 years ago 6
alexei is the roger of the figure skating. :-D
mirka1982 4 years ago 13
Thanks for posting this! I bought the videos from these olympics but they only had his long program. I'm so happy to see this. Favorited.
HansVonBulow 4 years ago 6
The best skater EVER!!!
aluap26 4 years ago 56
@aluap26 could not agree more
Chutson353 1 year ago
He is absolutely awesome on the ice. Pure artistry and athletics, bar none!! WOW!! Plus, he's pretty darn cute, I just love him!
cadebra1961 4 years ago 9
The best SP I have ever seen. Touching.
AnyoneElse22 5 years ago 8