2018 Olympic Figure Skating Team Event Day 3

[GGFan]

Love me some Kaori even if i don't love this program. Beautiful flow over the ice. And her jumps are butter!! Love the way she responds to pressure.

 

[Lissy]

I am gonna need some video replays of the reactions. I know this USA isn't exactly the most stacked but it is probably the most fun and happy team the US has ever put out. The overall respect and support they have for each other is wonderful to see. I know the team always supports each other but this year just seems extra special.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Kaori's ability to think on the fly and not miss any jump points is so impressive to me. Good girl!

 

[chopinskate]

This is hardly a meltdown...

Was lagging. I agree with this. She looked quite shaky on a few landings, and that's never been true all season.

 

[OS]

That is the most eteri program from the Japanese ladies.

 

[3dsushi]

Kaori is so cute love her

 

[jaylee]

Kaori seemed to know she was the sacrificial lamb -- skating with nothing at stake, when Japan didn't send out their best available man. Not her best performance but valiant, nonetheless.

 

[HollyRose]

Aww, not her best definitely, but I love Kaori so much!! She's so joyful and fun to watch! I'm just thrilled she's here, and I still have hopes she'll be on the individual podium. :luv17:

 

[MsLayback]

Good for Mirai!!!

 

[cheerknithanson]

Can't wait for the return of Gabby's Rhapsody in Blue FP on international ice!

 

[randomfan]

Kaori seemed a little shaky but there were no major mistakes and she stayed on her feet, so good job!

 

[invisiblespiral]

Kaori!

 

[beki]

Kaori is basically in the Bradie category for me. Good job but no thanks.

 

[casken]

That was a thinking performance. Hopefully her individual LP is closer to the magic of previous skates.

 

[readernick]

No, Asada too, several times.

Many many times. In fact, she hit three times in Vancouver. I think everyone forgets about Asada because she made it look so easy. Rika Kihira also has an effortless triple axel.

 

[Ylyzybyth]

She did ok! Not purrfect but this will be good practice for her!

 

[kimi492]

Will Mirai go above that? Johnny said she got + GOE on everything so I assume she wasn’t called for anything underrotated

 

[zanadude]

This is hardly a meltdown...

Not a meltdown, but she needed to be perfect, and she was merely good.

 

[Roast Toast]

This will go behind Mirai, so now the US is pretty much guaranteed the bronze unless Caro wins.

 

[Heleng]

Kaori is such a likable and exciting skater, despite her current shortcomings.