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[emma]

I am so proud of Rachael. She skated the best she possibly could have skated tonight. I'm a little teary-eyed from watching her performance.

Exactly my sentiments. Gosh. I am so happy for her. And, I was so please to see the crowd reaction; how wonderful.

ETA of course, no, her edges weren't up to par nor was her extension. But given all the injury, "scandal" and now school and crazy schedule, this was amazing. And it is so great to see her happy. Nice score for her too.

 

[tulosai]

I am so proud of Rachael. She skated the best she possibly could have skated tonight. I'm a little teary-eyed from watching her performance.

Agreed. Other than her spins (which I unfortunately found hideous) I really loved watching her and am happy for her. I do think she still loves skating and that's nice to see. Her scores will be interesting.

 

[jcoates]

People may not like Rachel or her skating, but you have to give her credit for pulling herself together enough to do well tonight. Good for her. give all the criticism she's faced, she could have easily bagged it and moved on. If she does leave skating, at least it will be on her terms.

 

[badknees]

I wish they would stop the comments about school. It is very obvious down through the years that school and competitive skating dont mix. Kwan, czisy, thomas, wylie all couldn't do it until after they stopped school or had graduated. Any other names that I missed that tried to do school and skating at this level?

 

[skateluvr]

so happy for Rachael, such a competitor...she has been blessed in life and I will always remember her Oly skates, and the lovely 14 year old who was just adorable, bless her heart!

 

[Spun Silver]

Dang if she didn't pull it off. Good for her. It wasn't pretty, but she acquitted herself better than anyone, apparently including her herself, expected, and if she does quit now, she can go out on a very high note. Congrats, Rachael!

 

[ks777]

I am not a fan of Rachael but she skated good tonight.

 

[ucrgirl]

so proud of Rachael and delighted to see that she was happy with her performance. I never would have believed she could have done this well with the schedule she keeps.

 

[Chemistry66]

All the Stanford gear, aww.

112.27 for a total of 164.98 (I think)

Pretty great comeback for her even if it's unlikely she'll medal. Did move up a place to 8th at the absolute lowest though.

 

[Mao88]

Position After 12 of 19

1. Rachael Flatt - 164.98 (FS = 112.27)
2. Angela Wang - 158.66 (FS = 109.68)
3. Kiri Baga - 149.38 (FS = 99.23)
4. Nina Jiang - 146.42 (FS = 92.76)
5. Leah Keiser - 145.55 (FS = 93.11)
6. McKinzie Daniels - 140.42 (FS = 90.46)
7. Joelle Forte - 139.82 (FS = 91.69)
8. Yasmin Siraj - 138.83 (FS = 86.87)
9. Haley Dunne - 136.28 (FS = 84.87)
10. Sophia Adams - 125.22 (FS = 73.82)
11. Morgan Bell - 112.48 (FS = 73.93)
12. Aimee Buchanan - 101.89 (FS = 64.12)

 

[Olympia]

I agree, jcoates. And performances like that make me like her even more.

 

[lavender]

Not a fan of Rachel's skating but I've been feeling for her and I'm happy she skated so well for herself.

Good for her.:thumbsup:

 

[Chemistry66]

Vanessa's gloves look so awkward. It would look so much better if they were the same color, but ended in a flowy sleeve.

 

[Tinymavy15]

All the Stanford gear, aww.

112.27 for a total of 164.98 (I think)

Pretty great comeback for her even if it's unlikely she'll medal. Did move up a place to 8th at the absolute lowest though.

score seems a little low, maybe downgrades? Still i'm happy for her that she finally had that good skate and Firebird really is a great program and piece of music.

 

[L'amour]

Vanessa's gloves look so awkward. It would look so much better if they were the same color, but ended in a flowy sleeve.

it would be better if they didn't exist!

 

[icellist]

impressed by all of vanessa's difficult entry to almost all her elements

 

[Chemistry66]

it would be better if they didn't exist!

Truth. But if she really wanted to have something on her arm, a flowing sleeve would be a better choice.

 

[tulosai]

score seems a little low, maybe downgrades? Still i'm happy for her that she finally had that good skate and Firebird really is a great program and piece of music.

I think they probably just dinged her PCS again.

I actually hope she will keep skating now, kind of. I think she does still love it i a real way. However, if she retires it will be on a high note as someone else said- a great performance in the best costume she's ever had

I really like Vanessa's skating too. A shame about the falls.

 

[skateluvr]

Vanessa's gloves look so awkward. It would look so much better if they were the same color, but ended in a flowy sleeve.

exactly, i was thinking as you, I don't enjoy her skating at all and generally opera length glove look is better for an ice dance theme skate.

 

[Spun Silver]

Love Vanessa's game face. She's another wonderful skater. Yeah, yeah, tiny jumps - but so beautiful and tough.

Go, Agnes and Mirai!