The Canadian Press, April 27, 2011
Canada’s Patrick Chan sets record in short program at world figure skating
By Lori Ewing
MOSCOW — A clear head, a clean performance — and perhaps a few games of Old Maid — are all that stands between Canada’s Patrick Chan and his first world title.
The 20-year-old from Toronto laid down a dazzling world-record performance in the short program Wednesday in his bid for the crown, building a lead so large that one of his competitors said it might take “a miracle” to beat him.
Now, it’s all about keeping his wits about him.
“I think for me, being a very fun and easily distracted skater, it’s very important for me to stay focused on my goals,” said Chan, who played a couple of quick Old Maid card games with his coach Christy Krall moments before taking the ice — a tactic the two have adopted to counter the pressure.
Then, skating to the smooth jazz stylings of Paul Desmond’s “Take Five,” Chan compiled a world-record score of 93.02, opening with a picture-perfect quadruple toe loop-triple toe combination, followed by a huge triple Axel.
AP Photo /Dmitry Lovetsky
I wish they would get their facts straight … Takahashi was the BRONZE medalist at the Olympics, not the silver.
The rest of the article is good, though.
breath taking, thats all there reall yis to say is one word.
Awesome Job Patrick Chan♥ You’re amazing! Good Luck on your future events, you’ll be fantastic as always! Love you so much ♥ Wishing you the best! Looove youuuuu!
Great job Patrick. Just what I knew you would do.
I hope you are aware of Shen and Zhao’s congratulations and encouragement for you on Baidu.
Can’t wait to see your new program, Champ!