#teb 2015

Part 3: GP series: Skate America 2015 and TEB 2015

Shoma’s first ever senior Grand Prix was Skate America 2015 in Milwaukee, USA

Shoma placed 4th in the SP because of a fall on his 4T, but won the free skate and placed 2nd overall behind Max Aaron, winning his first senior GP medal!

Short program:

Free skate: 

Do you feel that a breakthrough has opened up heading into Trophee Eric Bompard, the Grand Prix Final, and the All-Japan Championships? Shoma: No, not really. I somehow came in second place here, and I have a chance of making it into the Final; however, I’m still lacking in the ability to definitively get silver or higher at my next competition. Making it to the Final requires a little bit of luck.  - Quadruple 2016 (translation by @shoma-uno​)

Shoma’s second GP was Trophee Eric Bonpard 2015 in Bordeaux, France

Shoma won the short program with a clean performance scoring 89,56! 

„During the press conference following the men’s short program, Shoma Uno unfolded a sheet of paper in front of him and started reading aloud when he was asked to comment on his performance: “Hello everybody, I’ll speak in Japanese only.” The room, of course, erupted in laughter. He folded his paper back up and answered all questions via his agent, who acted as his interpreter.“ (Icenetwork about the press con)

GPS Trophée Eric Bompard 2015

GPS Trophée Eric Bompard 2015