I think exactly the same. This bronze medal will motivate them to work on their weaknesses. I was even a bit worried, they could have retired when they won the Olympics this time, because they would have won everything in just one year. But I`m happy that they got the bronze medal. After the TE they needed something to take home with them.Honestly as their fan, I don't really want them to get gold medal in this olympics because I want them to improve.
They are still young and can get to 2 next olympics if they keep healthy
Apparently, M/G tried to convince her for weeks to change the FP, but wouldn´t change her mind. I think, considering that they didn´t like the FP, it is really impressive they got an Olympic medal out of it.Love her but to be honest this wasn't her best work this year. She should have made changes to both of the programs midseason.
Agree about the music for R&R being dreadful. It’s what I like to call “Marcott-ing” the music. When either Bruno or Julie choose and/or choreograph an emo ballad. They deserve much better music than this!When it comes time to compile my list of Worst Music of the Season, this is definitely on it.
Along with Kaori’s I Am Woman or whatever that is. And Cpom’s travesty cover of Wicked Game, an absolutely awesome song
During the 6.0 system, the second mark in the FS was to break a tie for placement on an individual judge’s card (a skater with 5.8/5.9 would beat a skater with 5.9/5.8). Once all the 9 judges’ placements were done, a skater needed 5 “firsts” to win the segment. If no one got 5 (such as in the question about a 3-3-3 split) the “firsts” would be converted into “seconds” and all the “seconds” would be counted. If there again was a tie (for example, if two skaters got 3 firsts & 4 seconds), it would go down to converting thirds, etc. This is why, in old broadcasts, we often would hear that nothing was certain until all had skated. Because a stray first or second placement for a late-skating also-ran could jumble the placements for the top skaters.Wasn't a higher choreography mark the first tie breaker at some point?
That didn’t seem to matter to the judges.They’re out of sync on their jumps.
I would not say Sui/Han have dominated since the last Olympics considering they have only won 1 World title since 2018, the same as Mishina/Galliamov. They also eeked out this Olympic victory; not exactly a sign of dominance.Amazing how three of the Olympic champions at these Olympics had to wait 4 years to redeem themselves and finally win the Gold medal after being dominate for the last 5-6 years.
Peng and Jin are light years better than Kneirim and Frazier; the Chinese definitely deserved to be ahead of the Americans and Chinese home ice had nothing to do with that outcome.I think they got the rankings right albeit I think Peng and Jin got a home bump over Knierim and Frazier but still not outrageous.
Dude??they didn't flop but they did get robbed.
perhaps in 1994... that would be the last time i remember such a great event for pairs. Gordeeva Grinkov, Mishkuteniok Dimitriev, Brasseur Eisler.Did the top 3 in pairs ever skate that good in the long program at the Olympics?
The 1994 comparison is a very good one. (In 2010 my faves won but that wasn't close to their best)perhaps in 1994... that would be the last time i remember such a great event for pairs. Gordeeva Grinkov, Mishkuteniok Dimitriev, Brasseur Eisler.
Perhaps Vancouver 2010 but I do not remember entirely... About all 3 teams...
That video just cut away... Moskvina actually hugged Eteri.Moskvina congratulated everyone but Eteri at the medal ceremony.
But they got their PB at the Europeans which is known for overscoring, especially for certain countries.I can see why S/H won with the quad twist, although the mistake on the sbs jump was glaring.
I think Mishina / Galliamov were the only ones here underscored, they didn't even get the season best with a clean skate.
if canada wants two spots they need MTM to go to worlds. you cant count on James and Radford. And Trennt and Evelyn havenot looked good all year.Don’t they already have Meghan’s husband as their coach? Doesn’t she already consult with them? Meghan was Kirstin’s biggest competition for nearly her entire career in Canada. This was Kirstin’s chance to shine. It would be a weird vibe now but they do need help. Will they go to Worlds or give the teams left at home a start at more international exposure and competition? Looking forward to good Canadian skates there regardless of who they send.