2018 Olympic Figure Skating Ladies FS

[s_parks]

Eteri, what are you saying to Alina? She looks more nervous after that pep talk!

"I need Evgenia to win, dammit!" - Eteri, probably.

 

[Kissx3]

The only one I'm nervous for is Kaetlyn. She's the only top lady that gives me that "peeking with my hands over my eyes" feeling. I feel pretty good about Russian perfection.

 

[shiroKJ]

No shame! I enjoy this program, so lets go Alina

 

[draqq]

Kaori Sakamoto

Clean 3F+3T to start with no problems. Great flow out of the 3S. Lots of ease through the step sequence (Level 4). Good height in the tuck on the flying sit spin (Level 4). Great flow-out on the 3Lz (but an edge call, though). And a nice 3F+2T. Decent centering on the combo spin (Level 4). Smooth 2A+3T+2T. A little step-out on the 3Lo but a good comeback with a smooth 2A. Strong combo spin to end the program, especially that low sit spin (Level 4).

Just a slight hitch on the 3Lo, but apart from that, a very smooth technical performance. She has lovely flow and speed across the ice, just a wonderful sense of ease through the program that is breezy and also refined. I think that the whole arm portion of the choreography was a little contrived but everything else was quite mature. She just needs to learn to project to the audience more and have just a bit more gravitas in her skating to be a top podium contender on the world stage.

 

[flaneur]

huh. kostner fs was placed above kaori fs? that doesn't seem right.

 

[treeloving]

If i am in the arena I will shout Ka-o-ri!

 

[Leelee425]

Too bad about the loop, the other jumps were great. I don’t like the miming but I like the rest of the program and see a performance improvement from her between Grand Prix and now.

 

[alpaca]

Here we go...!!

 

[mirai4life]

doing voodoo now

 

[silverfoxes]

UGH...she deserved to be above Caro with her messy skates! :dev2:

 

[MiRé]

Russian crowds should be banned. Classless acts

 

[ericka141]

WR incoming for Alina? Wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Fruit Loops]

What??? How did Kostner beat that??? All good vibes to Kostner gone again. I just, can't. Oh well.

Here come the big guns!

No one here has really inspired me though. No Yunas or Maos.

 

[Alifyre]

I am biased because I LOVE the Amelie program... but Caro ahead of Kaori is ridiculous

 

[Ylyzybyth]

Now I'm really nervous.

 

[zschultz1986]

Ok, see you in 2 min. ZZZZZZZ

 

[SpiffySpiders]

Ok, here's my girl. Go Alina.

 

[readernick]

idk
it's kinda rude

chant when Alina is actually on the ice
my goodness

According to Megan Duhamel, they were chanting during all the warmups too. Not very classy,

 

[chopinskate]

The tutu looks different.

!

Did they seriously change it on the day of the event?!

Sabotage!

 

[alpaca]

Man final group really pulling up with the beautiful programs.