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2014 Olympics Team Event Ladies Free Skate
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I wonder if there was a bit of score inflation for Yulia because at that point the medals were locked in? 
I think she probably deserved to win the LP, but not by that large of a margin. But at that point it kind of didn't matter if she won by 5 points or more.
Just a thought....
I think she probably deserved to win the LP, but not by that large of a margin. But at that point it kind of didn't matter if she won by 5 points or more.Just a thought....
Yes. She was impressive. Her program really worked for me. There is always something good in her skating.
She has some quality such as musicality, expression and skating with deep edge.
The scoring was once again disgusting. Julia should have won with high 120s, Gracie maybe 5 points back in low-mid 120s.
The protocols on Julia are an absolute embarrassment to the entire sport. Her final spin traveled more than any I've seen in a long time ... and look at the score.
The protocols on Julia are an absolute embarrassment to the entire sport. Her final spin traveled more than any I've seen in a long time ... and look at the score.
I thought Gracie skated really well. But I can always feel like she's fighting the jumps the entire 4 minutes and not doing much else. I would have Julia beating her tonight, but not by such a large margin and not scoring 141. Ridiculous.
Julia should have been down around Gracie's score, and Gracie was probably overscored a few points too.
From what I could tell the only time they were loudly chanting was whenever a Russian skater was coming onto the ice and warming up prior to their program, which happens while another skater is waiting/receiving their scores.
And I don't understand the use of the word 'embarrassing' - the Olympics are in Russia, so naturally the audience is going to be predominantly Russian and be cheering for Russian skaters. Was the Russian crowd supposed to chant USA?
Oh gah. I can't find a way to watch this.
I'm thrilled to hear that Gracie and Julia nailed their programs. I know both are being criticized for their shortcomings but really, both are very exciting to watch. Gracie could use a bit more depth and Julia some flow between her moves and skating (and also depth) but both are just fun to watch. People are getting so nervous that two whipper snappers out of nowhere (well, out of nowhere for people who don't follow juniors) are putting the pressure on the veterans but I think it's making the competition exciting.
Overscored or not, the reason Julia is such a threat is because she has been so consistent and Russia knows that which is why they had her skate both programs.
But the highlight for me was Carolina's Ave Maria, which I have been able to watch. I kind of which they had had her to the long program only because I feel like her short program had lifted my hopes that Caro will be the podium and her long program might have brought me down to Earth ... or who knows, maybe confirmed my hopes!
If Caro nails her programs and if there is any justice she will be on the podium.
She really
I'm thrilled to hear that Gracie and Julia nailed their programs. I know both are being criticized for their shortcomings but really, both are very exciting to watch. Gracie could use a bit more depth and Julia some flow between her moves and skating (and also depth) but both are just fun to watch. People are getting so nervous that two whipper snappers out of nowhere (well, out of nowhere for people who don't follow juniors) are putting the pressure on the veterans but I think it's making the competition exciting.
Overscored or not, the reason Julia is such a threat is because she has been so consistent and Russia knows that which is why they had her skate both programs.
But the highlight for me was Carolina's Ave Maria, which I have been able to watch. I kind of which they had had her to the long program only because I feel like her short program had lifted my hopes that Caro will be the podium and her long program might have brought me down to Earth ... or who knows, maybe confirmed my hopes!
If Caro nails her programs and if there is any justice she will be on the podium.
She really
I agree, and for the team event it doesn't matter if Skater A beat Skater B by 1 point or 100 points, you get x number of points for your final placement. But where I think some fans are getting upset is that the individual event IS based on points and if someone is given a ridiculously good SP score or LP score, that could affect medal placement.
For me - as long as the best skater that night wins, I'm fine with the scoring being ridiculous.
People keep on saying the judges are blinded by the things that make Julia dazzling. And here's the thing, while the judges should be judges, I think a skater who dazzles should get points for that. Especially in performance/execution... Who wants skaters to be all jump jump jump with nothing that draws you in. Julia draws you in and does stand out. And that should be rewarded in program components.
Guess what? 3-3 of Gracie got 0.4 goe and that of julia's did 1.4 goe. What's going on in this women figure??
Totally getting tired of this sport.
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Gracie is such a total package. The scoring is truly disgraceful. Julia skates like a junior, tiny jumps and they were not that good. I did not see Gracie yet but she is textbook in her jumps and has much better speed and flow. hey, it is Russia. get used to it. They have the judges bought and sold. 141 is a joke. 10 points over.
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I agree. That's exactly what Gracie is missing. Everything is done, and done well, but not special. During her skate, I started thinking about something else completely. It wasn't captivating. I can't stop watching Julia. I've youtubed her Euros skate 3 or 4 times.
Well a lot of people have youtubed to Lady gaga and justin bieber, they are good or even one of the best singers of the world?, of course not. julia is easy for the people, I am not saying you are fool or anything, I know you appreciate the good quality of her skating, a lot of people here and me do it too, but the claim that the rest of common people adore to julia like a justification to her scoring is not fair, she is a cute little girl, blond (yes, many people is even racist), super flexible, nice dress and music and she doesnt fall, those are the obvious things that people see, and obviously they love it, they dont see ss, real IN, flutz, small jumps, unfinished movements, etc
Judges might have been scared by Putin who might trigger a gun at their face if they don't overscore 
, I mean, I heard he was at the arena.
On a serious note, Julia deserves first place, no doubt, but her scores are unjustifiable, and her edges were very questionable(on the tech callers side). I seriously do not like how things are going right now in Sochi. Might as well just give gold to Julia before individuals begin.
, I mean, I heard he was at the arena.On a serious note, Julia deserves first place, no doubt, but her scores are unjustifiable, and her edges were very questionable(on the tech callers side). I seriously do not like how things are going right now in Sochi. Might as well just give gold to Julia before individuals begin.
I want to just step in and say that Julia should not be as overscored like she has been, it's a disgrace to the skaters who actually deserve their PCS. I'm not saying that she didn't deserve first place, but a 9 point lead over Gracie in PCS when she skates so juniorish makes very little sense. I'm with the belief that Gracie was scored pretty fairly with what she put out, though.
And on another note, I'm hoping that what the commentators from NBC said about Akiko is true. That she has been conserving her energy for the individual skate... please.
And on another note, I'm hoping that what the commentators from NBC said about Akiko is true. That she has been conserving her energy for the individual skate... please.
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I like Julia's flexibility and her acting, but otherwise, Gold is much better to me.
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