Pairs' Free

[Hsuhs]

Nope, not a lucky day for the Americans.

[life684]

I want more spots for Russia at least for Euros I wanna see K&S, M&T, I&M, M&R and B&L

Martiusheva is too young for senior euros or worlds, but we can surely watch them and other Russians at the nationals.

vera and Yuri can surely challenge I/M for third russian spot.

[Diva]

I am stunned with B/L!!! Many innovative moves.. Pretty lines!
I already prefer young Russian pairs (B/L and I/M) to 'old' ones - M/T and K/S. So much prettier and refined on ice...

PS Werent B/L coached by Artur Dmitriev? I remember that he was coaching a young Russian pair. Anyone knows?

Isn't he training Ozerova & Enbert?!

[beep_beep]

They came in third at Skate America two years ago but then they got suspended because of drug abuse, he took pills to reduce his weight.

Wasn't it for a migraine? I heard that it was something that his father also has and he took his medication for it, not knowing it was a banned substance.

[Nadine]

Except for the two unfortunate falls by Keanua, I thought she & Rockne did a terrific job! Fabulous lifts & spirals & kept up the energy throughout.

Good job by the Americans!

[Hsuhs]

Wasn't it for a migraine? I heard that it was something that his father also has and he took his medication for it, not knowing it was a banned substance.

That's the story Yuri told. That he took that medication without knowing it's on the list of banned substances.

[life684]

I am stunned with B/L!!! Many innovative moves.. Pretty lines!
I already prefer young Russian pairs (B/L and I/M) to 'old' ones - M/T and K/S. So much prettier and refined on ice...

PS Werent B/L coached by Artur Dmitriev? I remember that he was coaching a young Russian pair. Anyone knows?

Dmitriev is not coaching B/L, but Liudmila kailinina is. Dmitriev is coaching Ozerova and Enbert, they are pair consistently inconsistent with their performances.

[SamuraiKike]

I want more spots for Russia at least for Euros I wanna see K&S, M&T, I&M, M&R and B&L

Martiusheva is too young to compete at Euros, Olys, Worlds and Rogonov too old for Juniors so they are in limbo this year. I'm afraid this is the only international competition we'll see them this season..

And with Krasilnikova/Bezmaternikh injured and O/E doing poorly the fight for the 3rd russian spot is goint to be between Bazarova/Larionov and Iliushechkina/Maisuradze

[demarinis5]

Loved K/R program. To bad about the mistakes.

[Hsuhs]

OMG, Yuko and Sasha are next! C'mon guys, skate!

[HCOSurfer]

M/B's program has so much potential if they can skate it clean.

[Kinga]

The next olympic cycle is going to be great for russian pairs, so many up and... already here.

Yes, I cannot wait!

Isn't he training Ozerova & Enbert?!

You are right! Thanks for answer!

When it comes to M/B I was not impressed with this LP.. I liked SP better, and last seasons programs too.

[Nadine]

Love seeing old John Nicks in the K&C, lol.

And M&B go into 1st place with a score of 99.21.

[ImaginaryPogue]

I had much higher hopes for this Slumdog Millionaire program. Neat transitions, though, but everything else (performance, interpretation) was lacking. Hung on for a medal, but I was really disappointed.

[demarinis5]

Yay USA is going to get a medal.