2017 World Ladies SP

[andromache]

So Pogo expected to kick Ashley out of final group.

Even in the second group, she's not in a bad position for LP. She's an LP skater through and through, likes coming from behind, and judges will reward her if she delivers.

 

[Crossover]

Not clean landings but I would say Rika the Warrior!

 

[nolangoh]

That will be enough Rika! You must have been so nervous and scared but well done!!!

 

[Daniel1998]

As Laura Secord once said,
"THE CARROTS ARE COMING! THE CARROTS ARE COMING!"

 

[MIM]

Rika!!!
I am tearful now. Redeeming performance!!

 

[OS]

Well done girl... phewww....

 

[tulosai]

Rika I knew you could do it!!!

 

[xeyra]

She fought for it! :hap93:

 

[kevinVchicago]

Hongo skated with her whole heart and soul. Very moving.

 

[Yatagarasu]

Huge congratulations to Rika for doing so well with that injury! Well, well done!

 

[glorybox6]

Ashley's not going to make it to the final group.

And Mariah is on the verge of getting booted to the third-last group (if Rika beats her...)

 

[Warwick360]

Damn. Hongo. What a fighter!!!!:agree:

 

[Alchamei]

This doesn't look good for three spots for Japan...

 

[da96103]

Rika slayed the Carmina burana.

 

[s_parks]

Pretty commendable still considering her warmup and recent condition. Too bad she probably won't escape those URs...

 

[yelyoh]

Yay Rika. Proud of you!!!

 

[ruffledgrouse]

oh thank god she didn't die

 

[draqq]

Rika Hongo:

Scratchy 3F to start. Positions and speed through the spins could be stronger. Eeked out that last 3T on the 3T+3T combo. Clean 2A. I think her step sequence and final spin showed a lot of grit and passion. Those jumps, though, are going to hurt her. Looks like her second 3T will be <, perhaps even <<.

 

[Princessroja]

Rika gave me chills. Injury or no injury, she skated her heart out. Performances like those are why I watch figure skating!

 

[anonymoose_au]

I thought that was AMAZING!

Although that TES box is concerning as heck.

Also that was a good version of 'O Fortuna' is sounded different enough that I didn't get the "It's a big ad" vibe.

But OMG, it's Pogo time...Come on Pogo!