2009 Japan Open Stephane Lambiel

[boguswoman81]

I am writing all of this also because I recently saw Jeremy Abbott's short program - it's also a tango choreographed by Antonio Najarro, just like this program. And, in my opinion, Jeremy Abbott did much better - despite how sad it makes me to admit that. Of course, he can't quite touch Stephane in shows. But, as I already wrote, it's only natural. Probably Abbott would do that program even better in shows as well.

[boguswoman81]

And it's not about whether the jumps work out or not, whether he falls or not. Simply, at exhibitions he doesn't have to think about it so much, so there he can be free in his skating.

Probably that's also the reason why many figure skating fans who have rarely seen Stephane's skating at exhibitions, don't quite understand what's so special about him. Because, unfortunately, most of the time he really hasn't given his best at competitions in terms of expression, energy and emotions.

[boguswoman81]

I still like the exhibition version of this program better (but it's only natural, I think). In that version this is one of my favourite Stephane's programs, but in this version - far from it (:. To tell the truth, despite Stephane's great artistry, because of his struggle with jumps and all, at competition he has rarely managed to show the same energy and expressiveness taht he has in exhibitions. The great choreography stays, bet everything else - mostly not.

[danceamour11]

Thank you for posting this video! Stephane is simply the best! In this performance, however, his "costume" and hair are not the usual Stephane. But he is the BEST! I could watch him perform all day!

[camellitta]

He is so beautiful...just can't take my look away!

What's the music?

[AlphaHalftermeyer]

This fellow is great...he needs to improve his landings, He is great.

[wickedweezel]

Vancouver 2010...Go Switzerland! ;)

[iceskaterrn]

I know he is the world's best spinner but it bears repeating. I love how he times his spin speed and position so perfectly to the music. Bravo Steph and good luck in Vancouver! J'taime pour toujours!

[XxJiazuMiStarZxX]

Omg he and Sasha Cohen are likye so alike. Think about it... She cut her hair.. she skated to romeo and juiet... they were both on SOI...he "paused" his skating for a while...they both came back 4 the new 2010 Olympics. They both medaled 2 at 2006 Olympics... Do they know each other personally??

Not to mention that he added her on his website as "One of the best female figure skaters" and as "The best move on field" And Sasha has a few pics of them together...Get it?

[lamarin777]

If there were not these mistakes in jumps... Stéphane is really great, his sense of music, the footwork and the spins are fantastic. I hope he wil have his medal at the OG.

[Cooldogs7778880]

it will be cool to see him come back !

[uuuu5555ua]

What a spin!!!

[winer65]

He is brilliant!!!! Stephan and Johnny Weir are the best skaters in my opinion.

[dmsullen]

I sooooooooooooo agree with you...their feel for the music is amazing....Johnny is the better jumper...Stephan the better spinner and footwork....both are off the chain!!!!

[fifi04252002]

The vest he wears is really cool.

And I like that the effect sound and his movement really match well.

[koolaidnhemlock]

thank you for posting -- great program - needs 2 triple axels, we'll see how it progresses.

[ShamusMacGuffin]

He'll make it two quads since his triple axel is very unreliable.

[1penfriend11]

Thank you very much for this video!

In my opinion Lambiel is still the best figure skating because it's not just jumping, getting many points and so on. His skating is real art. Nobody else can do this!

[futureidol83]

I'm so excited Stéphane is back! I love that program. Good luck this season Stéphane! Just don't beat Johnny :D.

[sayomsskiver]

sugoi! yaaaay stephaneee he's back!! he's spins are greaaat! aww im sooo pleased!!

[lotrlovermr]

not one of his better attempts. HEs a little shaky and lacking in energy but thats to be expected at the beginning of the season.

still wonderfully brilliant and I love him soooo much!!!

[janespears1962]

Thank You!