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ISU homologates the first quadruple Lutz jump
26 October 2011
The ISU recognizes and homologates the first quadruple Lutz performed in any sanctioned competition. Brandon Mroz (USA) executed the jump on September 16, 2011 during his Free Skating program at the Colorado Springs Invitational, a U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned event.
To view the video of Brandon Mroz's quadruple Lutz click below:
http://isu.sportcentric.net/db/isu_front/news_item.php?v=CMQ8qNTG-jY&feature=channel_video_title
SOURCE:
http://www.isu.org/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,4844-205151-222374-nav-list,00.html?id=929
ETA: "Homologate" means to grant approval or recognition. New word of the day - should make it a Post Count Title, lol.
Congratulations to Brandon!
That's very exciting for him. I'm a little shocked the recognized it in a non-international event.
I wonder if they'll "homologate" the first ISU-competition quad Lutz as well?
The ISU released a reworded announcement of the Quad Lutz:
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The first reportedly recognized quadruple Lutz jump
26 October 2011
The ISU was informed and based on footage placed on Youtube was able to confirm that Brandon Mroz's (USA) performed a quadruple Lutz on September 16, 2011 during the Colorado Springs Invitational, a U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned Event. This is reportedly the first quadruble Lutz performed in any sanctioned competition.
To view the video of Brandon Mroz's quadruple Lutz:
http://isu.sportcentric.net/db/isu_front/news_item.php?v=CMQ8qNTG-jY&feature=channel_video_title
ROFLOL! The poor ISU: fix one error, make another... I put both into the lexicon of the post count titles.
ChristyRN, falen, tazsk8s, katz in boots, phoenix, and SillyAdultSkater are currently "Homologating Quadrubles."