Amazing, isn’t it? And he apparently posted something encouraging everyone to wish Yuzuru Hanyu happy birthday.

He’s not 17 any more and it sure seems like he’s taking the sport seriously and not just an opportunity to show off the jumps.

Yes they still the commentary for GP and other assorted skates. I managed somehow to get the international feed for the Grand Prix Final. So much wonderful silence and then a lovely Scottish accent.

Thanks for letting me know. I remember how awed the commentators were as was I. Ilia is turning out to be something special isn’t he?

Great article. I was so vested in watching him skate to Rocketman and the release of emotion - it was like he was free and a part of the experience like had never been before. It made me so happy for him and proud for him. Extraordinary experience.

Two more GP competitions and then the top six go to the championships. Then the Europeans, 4 Continents, US nationals, Olympics, and Worlds. Should keep me busy through March.

Amazing music and a maturity to his skates that have won me over. His jumps are particularly impressive, to me, because of his vertical position in the air. Lots of hang time with soft knee landings.

Overall he doesn’t have any real challengers so I will just enjoy his mastery of the art.

What can I say about Ilia. I was irritated when I watched him his first year on the Grand Prix circuit - the teen arrogance hit particularly hard because my favorites were ending their competitive career,

But Ilia’s performances this year have been so wonderful. he has better costumes,

Definitely the menning one.

I’m starting to feel old!