Kevin Aymoz captured the Skate Canada men’s title on Saturday, securing his second Grand Prix victory with a total score of 258.43. The 29-year-old Frenchman demonstrated remarkable resilience in the free skate, overcoming early miscues on his opening quadruple toe loop and triple Axel to deliver a characteristically suave performance. His composed execution earned him 168.17 points in the final segment, cementing his status as a top contender in the senior circuit.
French veteran secures second Grand Prix gold with resilient free skate performance.
The result marked a significant upset against Rio Nakata, the two-time defending world junior champion who led after the short program. The 18-year-old Japanese skater aimed for gold on his senior Grand Prix debut but faltered in the free skate, doubling two of his three planned quadruple jumps. This technical drop placed Nakata fourth in the final segment, relegating him to second overall on 249.25 points, a narrow margin behind Aymoz.
Estonia’s Mihhail Selevko rounded out the podium in third place with a score of 248.66, topping the final free skate segment. For Aymoz, this victory represents a milestone in his career, ending a long drought for his first Grand Prix win at Skate America last year—eight years after his debut at this level. His consistent improvement highlights his enduring competitiveness against a younger, rising generation of skaters.
Source: Yahoo Sports
