“I could say that once in my career, I skated to Lady Gaga and it was fun. But it’s the Olympic season, and I have to think more as an athlete and strategist. What brings in the most points?” Kevin Aymoz on dropping “Judas” and keeping only “Le Lac” for his SP
Kevin Aymoz on changing his short program.
original source: lequipe.fr dd. 15th January 2026 by Celine Novy
Kevin Aymoz, aiming for his first European podium, has strategically changed his short program to maximize scoring potential in this Olympic season. Here’s a translation of his comments posted on L’Equipe.
Kevin Aymoz decided to drop “Judas” and keeping only “Le Lac” by pianist Jean-Michel Blais for his short program.
“I didn’t do it lightheartedly,” Aymoz told. “It was one of the shorts I loved creating the most. I found it very bold, with music that resonated well in rinks and entertained the audience. I also liked the contrast between choosing Lady Gaga and Bolero (by Ravel, for the free skate). I really wanted two different styles.” However, beyond a nagging foot injury since the start of the season, Kevin Aymoz realized the real issue was elsewhere. “The problem with this program was that it didn’t score well.”
A natural dancer, he used this variation to showcase his interpretive skills. “But I wasn’t showing enough of my skating abilities, and it would be a shame to miss out on that,” he insists. “My strength is my glide.” The skater reflects: “I could say that once in my career, I skated to Lady Gaga and it was fun. But it’s the Olympic season, and I have to think more as an athlete and strategist. What brings in the most points?”
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