@koolaidnhemlock Yes it was allowed back then. For the jumps, they had to do the following: any combination with a triple jump - (it could be triple/triple or triple/double), an optional triple jump and a double axel.
the quality of petrenko's jumps was so much better than browning's, so much more centered and solid, and of course artistically petrenko was in his own league. his usual romantic-era classical music suits his style much better, but he certainly made the most of this music. excellent! And for a lesson in style, the whole current generation should study his 1988 (!) olympic performance, esp. the layback spin.
Viktor's 1988 Oly LP is one of my most favorite performances by Viktor. He was just 18 but his natural talent was evident. He was a strong jumper as well as a great stylist. It seemed so natural for him.
Yes, Petrenko did win the SP. Browning's SP was good, and also had 2 triple axels (one was with double toe loop). But the double axel,however, was not a good landing and he did a quick 3 turn afterwards.
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pinopirelli 4 months ago
lol the brother of dimitri?
saryersb4ck 9 months ago
One oh the best SP EVER, no doubt!
volvob10m 10 months ago
waitaminute - did he just do 2 triple axels in the short? when was this allowed?
koolaidnhemlock 1 year ago
@koolaidnhemlock Yes it was allowed back then. For the jumps, they had to do the following: any combination with a triple jump - (it could be triple/triple or triple/double), an optional triple jump and a double axel.
npe1 2 months ago
АХ,КРАСАВЧЕГ!!!
Julia8791 1 year ago
my last name is petrenko too :)
Katusha951 1 year ago
@Katusha951 prove it
latvija142 1 year ago
My lastname is Petrenko!!!!!!Awsome
latvija142 1 year ago
What a brilliant skater. Watching him makes jumps look as easy as breathing! Great - superb!
2loony4you 2 years ago
какие же высоченные у него прыжки!!!
Marusyafish 2 years ago
Не катается, а отрывается! Здорово! Легко!
ellamariam 2 years ago
The triple axel was Viktor's stongest triple, though it was the hardest jump. Great performance. I love the speed and power in his skating.
NashfanVash 2 years ago
this is one axel-filled program. Strange that he was allowed to do two of them. I thought you're not allowed to repeat a triple in the short.
Anyway: Gorgeous axels, every single one of them!
Chalkare 2 years ago
1990 was the only year that you could do that..
qwertybnm 2 years ago
aw, I didn't know that, thanks for the explanation!
Chalkare 2 years ago
I think it was allowed in 1989 also. IIRC Browning did two triple axels in his SP in 89.
NashfanVash 2 years ago
thats one cool cat
czucksk84life 2 years ago
the quality of petrenko's jumps was so much better than browning's, so much more centered and solid, and of course artistically petrenko was in his own league. his usual romantic-era classical music suits his style much better, but he certainly made the most of this music. excellent! And for a lesson in style, the whole current generation should study his 1988 (!) olympic performance, esp. the layback spin.
Aldobrandini 2 years ago 2
Viktor's 1988 Oly LP is one of my most favorite performances by Viktor. He was just 18 but his natural talent was evident. He was a strong jumper as well as a great stylist. It seemed so natural for him.
NashfanVash 2 years ago
well... good Petrenko... I war born in Soviet Union... but I LOVE Browning... and Browning`s SP ))))
Brisingam 3 years ago
when did they get rid of two triples axels in the short. meaning no repeating the same jump element?
vistaprime 3 years ago
Yes, Petrenko did win the SP. Browning's SP was good, and also had 2 triple axels (one was with double toe loop). But the double axel,however, was not a good landing and he did a quick 3 turn afterwards.
Scissorhands999 3 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this! I remember absolutely loving it back in 1990 and it's just as good as I remembered
Badsauntie 4 years ago
The entrance into his 2nd triple-axel was really nice.
sixfootpianist7 4 years ago
Yeah, I'd love to see Kurt Browning's performance this year. Did Petrenko win the SP?
Zuranthium 4 years ago
I thought you weren't allowed to do two Triple Axels in the Short Program? Did they change the rule for a year or two?
Zuranthium 4 years ago
Just for that year (1990)
qwertybnm 4 years ago
ik heet ook petrenko
MAMACHANTAL 4 years ago
I think he's so cute, I had such a crush on him when I was younger!!
sjaeckh 4 years ago
cute butt!
CSHII 4 years ago
why has no one commented? HAha, his turns and twists and jumps are ahmazing.
dance4arcadia 4 years ago