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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 5, 2013 17:26:54 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Jake Powers, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Jake (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 5, 2013 17:35:10 GMT -8
Jake's qualification as a Group 1 skater at US Championships in Salt Lake City (Dec 20-22, 2012) means that he's the newest skater that we'll be following here at BB - good luck in your skating career, Jake! Here are his results from USC: 16th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial - 15th 4-Lap Time Trial - 12th 1500M – 4th (C Final) 500M - 1st (D Final) 1000M – 1st (D Final) 3000M - 7th (B Final) Jake leads Soo An Yoo and Ian Quinn at US Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 11, 2013 19:54:12 GMT -8
Jake skated at American Cup 2 in Midland, MI (February 2-3, 2013). He had a great weekend, ‘just’ missing the podium 3 times! Here are his results:
Milestones: Highest Overall finish (5th), first A Finals, and best finish in an individual distance (4th) in Senior-level competition.
5th Overall 1500M - 4th (A Final) 500M(1) - 2nd (B Final) 500M(2) - 4th (A Final) 1000M - 4th (A Final)
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 4, 2013 22:40:08 GMT -8
Jake skated in the American Cup Final - Omaha, Nebraska (March 15-17, 2013). Here are his results: 5th Overall 1500M(1) - 2nd (B Final) 500M(1) - 1st (B Final) 1000M(1) - 4th (B Final) 500M(2) - 4th (A Final) 1000M(2) - 3rd (B Final) 1500M(2) - 6th (A Final) Jake in the lead at AmCup Final - also pictured: Kevin Geminder and Stephen Muir. Photo Credit: Jerry Search. See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 3, 2013 11:11:55 GMT -8
Jake skated in the US Single Distance Championships in Salt Lake City, UT (August 22-25, 2013). He was 19th in the 9LTT and did not qualify to continue in the competition. It does not appear that he skated in the alternate event, the Desert Classic. Jake skates in the 9-Lap Time Trial. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry’s photos: National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmFacebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480 Tags: Jake Powers / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 4, 2014 22:14:51 GMT -8
Jake is currently competing in Short Track Olympic Trials, but here are his results from American Cup 1 (November 2-3, 2013) in Saratoga Springs, NY:
Milestones: In senior-level competition... A) Highest Overall finish (4th); B) Highest individual-distance finish (3rd, A Final); C) First podium appearance
4th Overall 1500M - 4th (A Final) 500M - 3rd (A Final) 1000M - 1st (C Final) 1500M Superfinal - 4th (A Final)
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 16, 2014 21:33:32 GMT -8
Here are Jake’s results from Olympic Trials in Salt Lake City (January 2-5, 2014): 14th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial - 11th 4-Lap Time Trial - 12th 1500M(1) – 3rd (B Final) 1500M(2) - 4th (B Final) 1500M Overall - 12th 500M(1) - 4th (C Final) 500M(2) - Penalty (Quarterfinal) 500M Overall - 14th 1000M(1) - 3rd (C Final) 1000M(2) - 2nd (C Final) 1000M Overall - 12th Jake leads the pack at Olympic Trials. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 12, 2014 13:02:51 GMT -8
Jake skated at American Cup 2 in Blaine, MN (January 25-26, 2014) - he made every A Final, and made the podium (3rd) in the 500M! Here are his results:
4th Overall 1500M - 5th (A Final) 500M - 3rd (A Final) 1000M - 4th (A Final) 3000M Superfinal - 4th (A Final)
Tags: Jake Powers / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 13, 2014 13:41:05 GMT -8
Jake skated at American Cup 1 in Milwaukee, WI (Oct 11-12). This also served as the Fall World Cup Qualifier. He finished 5th Overall, and was named to represent the USA on the Fall World Cup team! Milestones: In a Senior-level National Team Selection compeition, this is A) Jake's highest Overall finish (5th); B) first appearance in an A Final; and C) first placement on the National Team! I’ll be posting stuff about the World Cups later, but here are Jake’s AmCup results: 5th Overall 1500M – Penalty (A Final) 500M - 1st (B Final) 1000M - 1st (B Final) I don’t have photos from this competition, so if you know of any family/friends who have pictures, we’d love to see them! Here’s the announcement of the World Cup Team from USS - in the photo, Jake is 4th from right, between Emily Scott and Katy Ralston. www.teamusa.org/US-Speedskating/News/Featured-News/2014/October/14/USS-Announces-Fall-World-Cup-TeamTags: Jake Powers / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by kspeedad on Nov 15, 2014 3:43:21 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 15, 2014 21:05:52 GMT -8
Please pass our thanks on to the videographer for these - you've made us feel like 'family'!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 17, 2015 15:48:46 GMT -8
Jake skated in World Cups 1 & 2 - here are his results:
MILESTONES: Congratulations to Jake on his first-ever World Cups!
WORLD CUP 1 - Salt Lake City, UT (November 7-9, 2014) 1000M(1) - Prelims (4th); Repechage Heats (3rd) 1500M - Not Entered 500M - Prelims (4th); Repechage Heats (3rd) 1000M(2) - Not Entered 5000M Relay - Not Entered
WORLD CUP 2 - Montreal, Canada (November 14-16, 2014) 500M(1) - Prelims (5th); Repechage Heats (4th) 1500M - Not Entered 500M(2) - Not Entered 1000M - Prelims (3rd); Repechage Heats (3rd) 5000M Relay - Not Entered
Tags: Jake Powers / Short Track Speedskating
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