Anybody know why Joannie has dropped the 2A-2A sequence? She's done that for the last few years, now she only does 2A or 2A-2T. I would think she could rack up some extra points with an extra 2A.
It doesn't look good for her. I'm hoping she has an Elizabeth Manley moment, by lowering expectations with a series of bad performances and then saving the best for the Olympics. But it looks like the pressure is getting to her.
I think Miki Ando is looking like a good bet for gold. If she gets the 3L-3L and Yuna continues to make mistakes, she's got it in the bag I think.
I think Joannie stated earlier in the season that she plans a 2A-3T combination. Point-wise it's not a big difference, but the article in question said that when you add something technically, sometimes it can help with the PCS because the judges see you in a new light. Especially in this case, it's a combination ending in a triple jump.