But she did lose a medal in the short program. Her free program would have been enough for a podium finish had she not botched her short program.
She will win a silver or bronze at Worlds next year. Kostner will defend her World title, but Wagner and one other skater will be on the podium with her.
Why did they score Ash so low-1 mistake in SP. Should Ash have had bronze and not 4th?
She will win a silver or bronze at Worlds next year. Kostner will defend her World title, but Wagner and one other skater will be on the podium with her.
No. The Russians will sweep the podium. Leonova will win Worlds next year, with silver and bronze going to Tuktamisheva and Sotnikova.
No. The Russians will sweep the podium. Leonova will win Worlds next year, with silver and bronze going to Tuktamisheva and Sotnikova.
No. The Russians will sweep the podium. Leonova will win Worlds next year, with silver and bronze going to Tuktamisheva and Sotnikova.
I don't know about Leonova for gold, but I think a Russian sweep is possible. A lot can happen in a year though. I do believe Ashley has what it takes to be on the podium, especially if she sticks with Nicks and keeps improving her PCS.
If Kostner skates like she did 2 days ago, all 3 Russians must be spot on. Not a single bobble. And then maybe they'll give one of them a win. There's no way they would leave Kostner off the podium. Possible but as likely as winning a lottery.
to Flattfan's comment on Kostner's skate:
did you think the 2-flip was intentional? i thought her skate wasn't quite perfect, glad as i was to see her triumph before such a supportive crowd.
... How did you get that from her statement? She didn't say anything about the 2F!