Repetition of Placements in Event Segments at 2004 U.S. Nationals

(Fraction of competitors with the same placement in each segment of their event.)

Event

Number of Segments

Frequency of Repetition

Percent
Novice Ladies 2 2/12 17
Novice Men 2 1/12 8
Novice Pairs 2 6/12 50
Novice Dance 3 0/12 0
Junior Ladies 2 2/12 17
Junior Men 2 2/12 17
Junior Pairs 2 2/12 17
Junior Dance 4 5/13  (1) 38
Senior Ladies 2 5/21  (2) 24
Senior Men 2 2/20  (2) 10
Senior Pairs 2 10/20 50
Senior Dance 3 8/12  (1) 67

(1) Adjusted for dance couples that did not complete the event.  This assumes, for example, that Lang & Tchernychev would have placed second in all event segments, with subsequent placements adjusted accordingly.  Had Lang & Tchernychev placed third in the Original Dance or Free dance this fraction would change to 6/12 (50%).

(2) Not adjusted for skaters that did not complete the event.  Had these skaters completed the event it is unlikely these numbers would change significantly.