Figure skater Pierre Gumennik admitted that he was satisfied with his performance in the short program at the Russian Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk and also said that he was not going to change his image, despite the demands of some fans.
The third stage of the Russian Grand Prix began on Saturday in Krasnoyarsk. Gumennik scored 99.44 points and is in second place after the short program. First is Nikolai Ugozhaev (103.54), while third place is Dmitry Aliev (94.52).
— I’m happy with the rental, especially the flip. I’m trying to start thinking about the free program. I tried not to change anything in my program, I started to feel it more. There is still much to do.
— We almost reached 100 points, is that a shame?
– No. We will be able to say with certainty tomorrow.
– How do you like the public?
– Yes, of course, I felt supported. In terms of noise and volume, it was great.
— How did you prepare for the rental?
— I approached the start in good shape, even though I was injured in July. I skated for a period in easy mode, which may have helped prepare for the season.
— How often do you hear comments about your hairstyle?
— The loudest fans are the ones asking for a haircut. But I hold on and I don’t give in. I find my hairstyle interesting. I wear long ones until I start to go bald (laughs),” reports the correspondent of , reporting Gumennik’s words.
The skaters will present their free program on Sunday.
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Source : MatchTV
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