2023 World Figure Skating Championships Women's Free Skate

[bigsisjiejie]

Should be close. Kaori will need every bit of that SP lead.

 

[Jeanie19]

I'm going to paying attention during the men's long tomorrow to see if anyone is faster...

Kevin might be, don't know who else.

 

[TT_Fin]

See you tomorrow. I managed to chance my volunteering to Sunday so I can watch live what I can after I wake up at the morning my time. There have been a couple questions to me in some threads, but I try to remember to answer later.

 

[anonymoose_au]

She did it!

Kaori is the champion of the world! 2 times in a row!

 

[yesterday]

 

[GGFan]

Kaori has come so far from her Amelie program. Proud of her.

 

[nickp91]

Seeing Kaori in tears

 

[Ichatdelune]

I began watching with sadness because of Yelim but I'm now jubilant, a medal for my girl Haein and 3 spots maintained!!!!!!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

I hope in the future the judges will be able to have stats like Ice Scope to combine technology and human input for a more accurate judging process. Comparing the speed of Kaori's 2A to the rest of the women shows just how fast she is; there's over a 10km difference from the average speed. Plus, Ice Scope shows things like ice coverage, jump placement, and average speed throughout the program, which are beneficial for PCS marking. Mr No-Grey-Hair Shiny New President, get working on it!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Awww commentators you spoiled the Pairs for me.

Now I'm wondering how the Aussies did, but I want to watch the competition for real, so don't spoil me!

 

[EdgeCall]

She did it. Pressure couldn't be higher but she pulled it through like a real champion. Congrats!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

2 time World champion Kaori Sakamoto! 2 time World medalist Loena Hendrickx! And Haein Lee becomes the first Korean woman to medal at Worlds since Yuna Kim!

 

[Mirunna]

I know I am going to get hate for this, but it should not have been so close on PCS. But in the end the order is right and Haein deservedly won the LP. Happy for Loena as well. Heartbreak for Mai. Her holding her fists tight still hoping crushed me.

 

[icewhite]

This was not her best skate, nor is it her best program. But I am so, so happy for her.
Now just enjoy it, Kaori.

 

[ana]

Kaori defended her title at home in Japan. So happy for her. Well done!
Congratulations to all medalistes!

 

[Vemvane]

Oh, Kaori! Congratulations on defending the World title! That popped flip made the wait nail-biting, but the rest of the skate was so good. Her 2A is extraordinary; the speed on the landing is really something else. I am so so glad that my UPS has lasted just long enough to see the end of the FS - well done, Kaori!

 

[skatedreamer]

I think Sakamoto Kaori will defend her title but my Haein will win the free

Haein was mah-velous! Light, airy, balletic -- not quite on the ice, but almost above it.

With a skate like that, I'll even forgive her for choosing "Phantom." Nicely done!

 

[labgoat]

Oh dear 4th, 12th, and 15th for USA

 

[yelyoh]

Well something to make me happy. Kaori.

 

[Jeanie19]

Chaeyeon won the TES.