2024 World Championships Pairs Free Skate

[4everchan]

I am so Happy

 

[jorge2912]

Unfair. Riku/Ryuichi should win the gold.

Remember that SP + LP = final score and maybe the SP score wasn't enough for reach the gold medal

 

[TontoK]

This was an excellent event at the top end, and a deserving podium.

I'm glad for Deanna and Max, although I personally liked the smoothness of the Japanese just a little bit better.

 

[moonvine]

I can’t believe I’m living in a world where Deanna Stellato-Dudek is a world champion

Isn’t it great?

 

[slider11]

Ok I know they are supposed to be impartial but I lived for Mark and Tonia going absolutely insane in the broadcast booth. It was everything.

I agree! I love an enthusiastic commentator! Mark and Tonia captured the excitement in the arena! And I truly believe they were on the side of each team. It's just when it was Deanna and Max's turn, Mark said what the whole arena was thinking.

 

[Sai Bon]

Gaaah, completely missed RikuRyu because of a phone interruption. It's not my day...

 

[GGFan]

What an awesome podium. Really enjoyed all three teams and I'm thrilled for Deanna!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

I thought that was fair, Deanna and Max were great tonight but the SP was where they really shone. RikuRyu were the opposite. Both teams were rewarded for those segments, and I know Riku will be disappointed with the 2S but they put out honestly two of their best-ever skates after return from injury and that is incredible.

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

Oh my God I'm so happy for them.

 

[SmileHappy34]

Congratulations to all medalist
I am happy for them . I am happy for all teams.
Great job teams .

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Unfair. Riku/Ryuichi should win the gold.

They lost the gold in the Short. Or when she popped the Salchow, take your pick.

I'm honestly a bigger fan of Riku and Ryuichi, but this result is fine. Maybe the total score should be closer, but this was not a robbery, definitely not.

 

[YuBluByMe]

That was a great skate from the Japanese. Miura will be kicking herself - the pop cost them the gold - but, honestly, they should be very proud of themselves. That was an outstanding showing under pressure, with being out nursing injury for most of the season. Funnily enough, I think this was their best overall competition. Well done!

 

[Diana Delafield]

Also, if you look at the close-up, you can see Danny talking to her for several seconds before some ? of the throws. Like he's coaching her in the middle of it. Sorry, but that would make me more anxious and wouldn't help at all. Then again, everyone is different, so maybe they've agreed to this. To me, it makes it seem less like a partnership.

It also means he isn't being pushed hard enough by an equal partner and is comparatively coasting. Usually, unless something has really interrupted the flow of the program and you're regrouping, trying to get back into the choreography, you don't have the time or the breath or even the looseness in the diaphragm muscles to speak. (Beyond a quick "Ugh" or "Sorry", or "Whew" if disaster had been close.)

 

[auser]

So @NoNameFace did you save the crown for the VC?

 

[Weetos]

I had to wait for the scores before I could bring myself to watch either of the top two I'm so glad they both brought it

 

[Mozartistique]

Protocols are out
https://skatingscores.com/2324/wc/sr/pairs/long/

 

[Diana Delafield]

They lost the gold in the Short. Or when she popped the Salchow, take your pick.

I'm honestly a bigger fan of Riku and Ryuichi, but this result is fine. Maybe the total score should be closer, but this was not a robbery, definitely not.

And they did win the long. I was getting quite nervous by the end, thinking they'd won after all, but as you say, they lost too many points in the short program. Or Deanna and Max won too many points, depending on your viewpoint.

Now, for a late supper out here on the west coast.

 

[Sai Bon]

Congrats to Deanna and Max, good fight from RikuRyu. Will have to watch them on replay.

 

[NoNameFace]

So @NoNameFace did you save the crown for the VC?

Yes! Collective GS prayer that I am able to deliver

 

[auser]

I am sold on her being a vampire in those lifts.

Yes. In slo-mo she looks like she is flying.