Hyungyeom Kim (KOR) lead the Junior Men's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
Hyungyeom Kim (KOR) skated to the lead in the Junior Men’s Short Program as the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final opened Thursday in Beijing (CHN). The Final features the top six Skaters/Couples per discipline from the seven events of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating series.
Hyungyeom Kim (KOR) takes Junior Men’s Short Program
Hyungyeom Kim led the Korean Junior Men to a one-two finish in the Short Program with teammate Juheon Lim coming second. Adam Hagara of Slovakia is currently ranked third.
Skating to “Music“ by John Miles, Kim hit a triple Axel and triple Lutz as well as level-four spins and footwork. However, he slightly underrotated his triple flip-triple toe combination. The JGP Budapest Champion set a personal best of 77.01 points.
“I performed with one hundred per cent energy today. I’m not nervous,” the Korean Skater said. “There’s no different preparation to the other competitions. I prepare as it is. I just think about it as just another competition.”
Lim’s performance to “Your Song” from the “Moulin Rouge” soundtrack included a triple Lutz and triple flip-triple toe combination, but he underrotated his triple Axel. Lim scored 73.72 points.
Juheon Lim (KOR) in the Junior Men's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
“Before I went on, I was like, ‘let’s not be nervous’, I do what I usually can do.
“When I was in my first pose, I was like ‘Oh man’,” the 18-year-old admitted. “At first, I didn’t think I was going to make it to the Junior Grand Prix Final. I just worked hard. I was doing what everyone else was doing, but more. I practiced a lot,” he said.
Hagara had to overcome a mishap when his skating boot lace broke during the warm up. He had to skate first and turned in a solid performance which was highlighted by a triple Lutz and triple flip-triple toe combo. Only the triple Axel was somewhat shaky. The 17-year-old earned 71.43 points.
Adam Hagara of Slovakia in Junior Men's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
“Apart from that (wobble on triple Axel) it was good. I broke my lace in the warm up. My coach tied it up somehow. I finished the warm up on time and I guess I made it,” the JGP Austria Champion said.
“It is a great feeling (to be the first Slovakian Skater in the Final). “It is a lot of pressure, too, but I try to make my country proud and to do my best.”
Rio Nakata (JPN) fell on his triple Axel to come fourth on 67.71 points. Daniel Martynov (USA) popped his triple Axel and sits in fifth (66.23 points). Francois Pitot (FRA) follows in sixth at 64.87 points.
For full results, see here.
Schedule of the event
Thursday, December 7: Junior Men’s, Junior Women’s & Pairs Short Programs, Men’s & Junior Pairs Short Programs
Friday, December 8: Junior Rhythm Dance, Pairs Free Skating, Junior Women’s Free Skating, Women’s Short Program & Rhythm Dance
Saturday, December 9: Junior Free Dance, Junior Pairs & Junior Men’s Free Skating, Free Dance, Women’s & Men’s Free Skating
Sunday, December 10: Exhibition Gala
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series consisted of six events: Skate America, Skate Canada International, Grand Prix de France, Cup of China, the Grand Prix Espoo (FIN) and NHK Trophy (JPN).
A total of 154 Skaters/Couples competed in the series: 46 Men, 43 Women, 29 Pairs and 36 Ice Dance couples.
The General Announcement of the 2023/24 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series is available here. The individual announcements are published under the respective events. Full entry lists and further information are available on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series page.
Prize Money
The global prize money made available by the ISU for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final isUS$ 272.000,00.
Men and Women Pair Skating and Ice Dance (per Couple)
1st place: US$ 25,000.00 US$ 25,000.00
2nd place: US$ 18,000.00 US$ 18,000.00
3rd place: US$ 12,000.00 US$ 12,000.00
4th place: US$ 6,000.00 US$ 6,000.00
5th place: US$ 4,000.00 US$ 4,000.00
6th place: US$ 3,000.00 US$ 3,000.00
ISU Grand Prix Standings
Where to Watch
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events will be live streamed on the official ISU YouTube Channel in most countries. Find out where to watch the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating competitions.
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Selection Criteria
For a Skater/Couple to be eligible to compete at an ISU Grand Prix event, a minimum total score must have been achieved in the 2021/22 or current 2022/23 season in an ISU event (Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, Championships) or a Challenger Series event. Exceptions apply to host country Skaters, previously ranked Skaters or split ranked Couples who return with new partners. The minimum total score is 3/5 of highest score per discipline at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022 and are as follows: Women: 141.65, Men: 187.49, Pairs: 132.65, Ice Dance: 137.89.
Following the IOC recommendation and in order to protect the integrity of ice skating competitions and for the safety of all the participants of international ice skating competitions, the ISU Council based on Article 17.1.q)i) of the ISU Constitution, agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no Skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) shall be invited or allowed to participate in International ice skating competitions including ISU Championships and other ISU Events. The same applies to Officials listed in the respective ISU Communications and/or Regulations under Russia and Belarus (see ISU Communication 2469).
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